Bahr el Jebel is the Arabic name for the White Nile that flows through Northern Uganda, into Southern Sudan and onward to the Mediterranean Sea. Long before Europeans arrived and changed the river's name it was known as the Bahr el Jebel. This is where our safaris take place.
Our concept is to use vehicle ground transport only when necessary. We instead use aircraft and river boats to make a more enjoyable safari for you. The time used in traveling between areas on safari by vehicle can waste over 50% of your vacation time. Due to the location of our camp it is actually cheaper to fly than to drive, also saving money on your safari package.
Bahr el Jebel or Bahr al Jabal is classic Arabic for literally "The Sea of the Mountains". This refers to the giant swamp (the size of England) known as the Sudd, that the Bahr el Jebel flows into. In Juba Arabic (the Arabic of Southern Sudan) Bahr el Jebel means "The River of the Mountains".
Our safari company is a pioneer to offer safaris in Southern Sudan. Come join us venture into areas no tourist has seen for 25 years. Where the africa of 100 years ago still exits.
Tiang antelope herd in Boma National Park, Southern Sudan. See our safaris about the Great Migration that surpasses the migrations in Tanzania.
The area of safari operations for Bahr El Jebel Safaris and the great migration route.
Toposa girl in traditional everyday dress on the road between Juba and Boma National Park, Southern Sudan
Although the elephant herds were reduced by the 25 years of war, the herds are now coming back.
Male Lion sighted while on safari
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SUSTAINABLE ECO TOUR COMPANY
Bahr El Jebel Safaris is a responsible tourism company protecting the environment by:
Hiring and developing local guides, often former tribal hunters.
Hiring local villagers and training them how to work in various positions in a safari camp.
Collaborating with local government wildlife control departments and wildlife biologists, aiding in census of animals, relocation of animals, payment of park fees.
Replacing domestic animals taken by wild predators or aiding in replacing crops destroyed by wildlife, in order to prevent revenge killings or poisonings
Using solar power when possible and disposing of waste in a responsible manner that does not affect the environment.
Catch and release fishing.
Encouraging tribal groups to retain their traditional culture through respect, purchase of tribal crafts, and paying for performances of tribal dances for safari clientel.
Sustainable hunting where only certain individuals are culled due to age or repeated crop/cattle raiding. The local tribe directly benefiting with the meat and a cash contribution, that makes the wildlife more valuable than their domestic animals, leading to tribal protection of wildlife.
Hands-on programs about wildlife for children in our safari camp, so that children learn to respect and enjoy the animals.
Visiting and encouraging the protection of local archaeological sites.
Instructions to all employees & clients to remove all trash encountered or created.
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FOR ADD-ON TRIPS TO YOUR SOUTHERN SUDAN SAFARI SEE: Gorilla Treks, Northern Uganda Safari or Egyptian Pyramids pages.
