1Day Jinja Tour & source of the Nile River Experience
Jinja is arguably Uganda’s heartbeat, it is a gem of unrivaled beauty, an asset to Uganda of humongous economic potential and a testimony to nature’s benevolence. Host to the World’s famous River Nile to anchoring Uganda’s major power dams hence developing as a well-planned, scenic and tranquil town. Jinja City is of a regional importance and is growing rapidly as a result of having over 80 industries that employ over 13,000 people owing to the presence of 3 Hydropower dams that supply power for both domestic and commercial use.
therefore this trip enables you to understand the major pillars of the Uganda like Agriculture in Lugazi town where main cash crops like sugarcane and Tea are grown and processed, Industrialization in Jinja city, thick vegetation of Mabira, and most importantly to the source of the Nile River where L.Victoria meets River Nile.
Such a full package at a very good affordable price really no one deserves to miss it. You must either grab it or book it for a friend
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lugazi, Uganda
The 2nd stopover will be at the green landscape in Lugazi where our clients are able to have a clear view of sugar and Tea plantations in this area. You are able to move out of the car and take some beautiful pictures!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ssezibwa River Falls, Mukono Uganda
Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and hit the road to Jinja, the first stop will be at this magnificent waterfall known as Ssezibwa falls which means “I can’t be blocked”. This water fall has a 2 different perception about its formation both geographical and traditional. Therefore you will be given detailed information by the site guide at this attraction including a brief hike to the top of the water fall.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Mabira, Mabira, Eastern Region
Mabira forest is the Uganda’s largest tropical rain forest strategically located of the highway to Jinja. Therefore our clients are guaranteed an opportunity to stop here and have a natural breath with no noise pollution at all.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jinja, Jinja, Eastern Region
Arrival to the tourism City Jinja, here we start with taking some pictures and selfies at the new Source I’d the Nile Bridge and River Nile. Then later driven to KingFisher Resort where we take our boat ride to the source of the Nile River
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jinja, Jinja, Eastern Region
We conclude with a Jinja city drive to the craft market and lunch at a local restaurant
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, Bukaya Njeru, Jinja 7675 Uganda
Arrival to KingFisher Resort, and here we take a boat ride to the source of the Nile River. While in the boat expect to see a variety of bird species and reptiles, also you can see “JohnSpeke” monument where he said to have stood while discovering the source of this world’s longest River. Later the boat continues to Mahat Magandi monument connecting to the other side of the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 62 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Travelers can also chose to find us at our offices in Kampala bombo Road Wandegeya near ministry of Public services
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.