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Wau

Historic town of the west

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Wau Cathedral · Cathedral

A handsome brick colonial cathedral, the landmark of this old river town. Best: Nov–Mar

Jur River · River

The tree-lined river at Wau, a calm ribbon through the western savanna. Best: Nov–Feb

Wau Market · Market

A crossroads market where Dinka, Fertit and Arab traders meet. Best: Dec–Mar

Fertit Quarter · Historic district

The old colonial-era streets and quarters of this once-major garrison town. Best: Nov–Mar

Wau Pottery District · Market

Neighborhood where Fertit potters handcraft vessels using clay from Jur River banks. Best: Oct–Apr

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