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1Day Jinja Tour & Source of the Nile River Experience
4.8
91 Ratings
Kampala
Embark on a 1-day tour of Jinja, Uganda’s heartbeat, and discover its economic potential, natural beauty, and the source of the Nile River. Book now and don’t miss out!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Uganda Martyrs Shrine - On our journey to or from Jinja, we’ll make a special 15-minute stop at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. Our driver guide will share the historical significance of the Ugandan martyrs, touching on aspects of colonialism and the Buganda kingdom.
- Ssezibwa River Falls - Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and head towards Jinja, with the first stop at the stunning Ssezibwa Falls, which means “I can’t be blocked.” This waterfall has both geographical and traditional explanations for its formation. A site guide will provide detailed information and lead a brief hike to the top of the waterfall.
- Lugazi - The second stop will be at the lush landscape of Lugazi, where you can enjoy clear views of the sugar and tea plantations. Feel free to step out of the car and capture some beautiful photos!
- Mabira - Mabira Forest, Uganda’s largest tropical rainforest, is conveniently located along the highway to Jinja. Here, you can take a break and enjoy the serene natural environment, free from noise pollution.
- Jinja - Upon arriving in the tourism city of Jinja, we’ll start by taking photos and selfies at the new Source of the Nile Bridge and River Nile. We’ll then head to KingFisher Resort for a boat ride to the source of the Nile River.
- Jinja - We’ll wrap up with a drive through Jinja city, visiting the craft market and having lunch at a local restaurant.
- Source of the Nile - Speke Monument - At KingFisher Resort, we’ll embark on a boat ride to the source of the Nile River. During the ride, you’ll see various bird species and reptiles, as well as the “John Speke” monument, where he is said to have stood when discovering the source of the world’s longest river. The boat will then continue to the Mahatma Gandhi monument, connecting to the other side of the river.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Information
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
Location
Uganda Martyrs Shrine
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(91 Ratings)
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Brandonahmaud
Sep 27, 2024
Exceeded Expectations: A Must-Do Jinja Tour! - The one-day Jinja tour completely exceeded my expectations! Each stop was more breathtaking than the last, and Nasser’s in-depth knowledge brought everything to life from a cultural perspective. He’s not just a great guide but also an excellent driver—I felt completely safe on the Ugandan roads with him at the wheel, which says a lot. Highly recommend, and I’m looking forward to another tour before I leave!
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Helensp4709xw
Sep 21, 2024
Excellent day trip - Nasser was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and I learned so much about Uganda culture. Had some great Ugandan food, saw beautiful nature (waterfalls, lakes, and rivers) and great communication the whole time.
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John
Sep 18, 2024
A great day out and more - This was a full day’s tour that delivered on everything that was promised and more. The highlight was, of course visiting the source of the Nile but Nasser went out of his way to answer two additional requests I made; firstly to sample an excellent cup of Ugandan coffee and secondly to visit the very interesting railway museum in Jinga. Highly recommend.
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V1637mnjonasg
Sep 12, 2024
Perfect day out of Kampala - I had a great time in Jinja, with awe-inspiring visits to the source of the Nile and Lake Victoria, and insightful city tour. The guide made it a perfect adventure-filled day trip.
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Voyage49802098174
Sep 9, 2024
Great day trip - Had a great experience going to Jinja in one day trip! Had a stop in the waterfall and in the market! Would do it again for sure!
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Tiki2882
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing Day in Jinja - Visiting the source of the Nile was awe-inspiring as well as taking a boat ride on the vast Lake Victoria was a fantastic experience. I also visited a waterfall and had an informative city tour that provided insights into Jinja's rich history.
Another highlight was walking across the bridge over the Nile & Lake Victoria, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. With additional stops at interesting sites along the way, this tour was a perfect blend of adventure and scenic beauty.
If you're looking for a day trip full of memorable experiences, Jinja is the perfect destination. My tour guide was fantastic and provided a great experience.
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Tarika_m
Sep 6, 2024
Great Jinja Visit - Great experience! The tour took me to Jinja, a waterfall, the Nile River, Lake Victoria, and more. My guide was amazing. They were informative and have lots of interesting information about the place we visited. The local restaurant has a wide variety of food to try and the day was relaxing and fun.
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Daniel
Jun 19, 2024
Great experience - I thought the experience was great got to visit the water falls, ride through some tea fields and sugar cane. We got to take a boat ride out on to the lake and to see the source of the Nile. Had a great meal afterwards of a buffet.
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Snemecedgar
Sep 14, 2024
One day Jinga trip - Really enjoyed the day and activities. Nassar was great company and very informative. Especially enjoyed the boat trip, it was very peaceful, and the bird life was incredible. Would have liked to have spent longer on the river, perhaps going to the other side, and also more of the history of the English explorers, looking for the source of the White Nile and the blue Nile - And the role of these two rivers and the trajectories. Specially, enjoyed the Ugandan lunch afterwards. It was an opportunity to try a variety of food and of course enjoy even more the company of our guide.
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U5312wxsr
Sep 17, 2024
Find out if you have to have a guide first - We were scammed or we think we were by a guide that we did not want. He was only interested in our money. In the end he took 150000 ugx from us but he did nothing to earn it. He did not want to take us to the other side of the park but made up lies to put us off. We went anyway and proved him to be a liar. He has given his colleagues bad press with his lying attitude and con nature.
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