Malakal
City in Greater Upper Nile, South Sudan
Malakal is a city in South Sudan, serving as the capital of Upper Nile State in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, along the White Nile River. It also serves as the headquarter of Malakal County and it served as the headquarter of Upper Nile Region from the 1970s to the late 1990s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 147,450
- Coordinates
- 9.533, 31.660
- Timezone
- Africa/Juba
- Elevation
- 385 m
Overview of Malakal
Travellers heading to South Sudan will find Malakal, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 147,450. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: culture, nature and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Malakal
Culture in Malakal
(17)Looking for culture? Malakal has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 17 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Malakal.
Nature in Malakal
(14)The nature shortlist for Malakal: Caves, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Geological Formations. It is a direct read of Malakal's activity profile. There are 14 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Malakal
(11)The sports shortlist for Malakal: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. It is a direct read of Malakal's activity profile. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Malakal
(9)For adventure, expect Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Malakal.
Nightlife in Malakal
(9)Nightlife in Malakal covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Malakal.
Water Sports in Malakal
(6)Water Sports in Malakal covers Paddleboarding, Rafting, Sailboats, Surf and Swimming. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Malakal.
Wellness in Malakal
(4)Malakal records Hammam, Ranches, Therms and Wellness under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Malakal. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Malakal
(3)Under family, Malakal is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Malakal.
Shopping in Malakal
(2)Shopping in Malakal covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malakal.
More to do in Malakal
(2)Malakal's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Malakal. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Malakal
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Malakal is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Juba on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Malakal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malakal known for?
- Travellers associate Malakal with culture, nature and sports. It sits in South Sudan and counts about 147,450 residents.
- What can you do in Malakal?
- Malakal is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Malakal?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Malakal located?
- Malakal belongs to South Sudan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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