Furnished apartments, Airbnb-style stays and guest houses across Wau — Wau town centre, Hai Jebel & Lokoloko — booked direct from local hosts. Space, a kitchen and a proper base.
Wau is the largest city in western South Sudan — a river town with a cathedral, a university and a busy humanitarian presence. Furnished compounds and guesthouses here serve NGO and UN staff, contractors and traders.
On Short Stays you book direct from the local host — no reseller in the middle inflating the price. Pay by MTN MoMo or m-Gurush, or reserve now and settle with the host later. Message the host on WhatsApp and arrange your stay directly.
Guesthouses and serviced apartments near the market, the cathedral and the main NGO offices.
Residential quarters with compound-style furnished houses.
Compounds convenient for UN and NGO flights.
Typical nightly rates for a short-stay apartment in Wau. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Deal directly with a local host — no faceless call-centre, no reseller in the middle.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a fat per-booking commission, so prices stay fair.
MTN MoMo or m-Gurush straight to the host — Short Stays never holds your money.
Mostly secure compounds and guesthouses with generators and water — tell us what you need.
Many hosts take US dollars or mobile money; confirm with the host before you arrive.
Standard — almost all stays are long-term.
Yes — many hosts offer weekly and monthly discounts. Tell us your dates for the best long-stay price.
Short Stays lists verified local hosts in Wau — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Wau hosts now.
Are you a host in Wau? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays, get your own branded booking page, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates and area — we'll match you with furnished apartments from trusted Wau hosts. Book direct.