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The Best 1Day Jinja Tour & source of the Nile River Experience

About this 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

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  • Duration: 6 hr–8 hr
  • Private experience

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1Day Jinja Tour & source of the Nile River Experience
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Time on the tour6 hr–8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch will be provided with a soft drink like water or soda

Not included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment

Itinerary and highlights

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.

As we drive to or from jinja we shall offer a special stop at Namugongo martyrs shrine for at least 15min and our driver guide will explain the historical background of the Ugandan martyrs in relation to colonialism and Buganda kingdom

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!

You will take on a nature walk in Mabira forest which 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 for a nature walk to see different bird species and tree species

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

We conclude with a Jinja city drive to the craft market and lunch at a local restaurant

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.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Travelers can also chose to find us at our offices in Kampala bombo Road Wandegeya near ministry of Public services

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ONDABA AFRICA SAFARIS

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr–8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Travelers can also chose to find us at our offices in Kampala bombo Road Wandegeya near ministry of Public services
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–12; Youth tickets: age 13–18; Adult tickets: age 19+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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