We unfold to you 3 best options that you can experience in Jinja in just a day. Jinja lies in southeastern Uganda, approximately 54 miles (87 km, it was previously the industrial capital of Uganda. Owen Falls Dam, located just downstream from the Source of the Nile, The Nile starts its 4000-mile journey to the Mediterranean from Lake Victoria. See the source of the Nile and the surrounding environs in Jinja town. Jinja is best known for the Source of the River Nile at the now submerged Rippon Falls. Jinja provides hydro-electric power for Uganda and parts of Kenya as well Rwanda. Jinja is the largest metropolitan area in Jinja District, and is considered the capital of the Kingdom of Busoga.

Option 1:

Day 1: Visit Jinja Attractions.

After your breakfast drive to Jinja town, with en-route stopover at Sezibwa falls in Kayanja sub county Mukono district. This destination is much loved by its historical legend, activities like nature walks, mountain hiking, canoeing and cultural caves. Thereafter transfer to Mabira forest the remaining historical forest with unique faunas, floras and Avi-species. Lunch in Jinja town, Evening go for bungee jumping experience- Jinja is the only place where one can have bungee jumping life time experience. This is one of the highest jumps in Africa, towards the bottom of the Nile River. The challenge is to touch the bottom waters from a 40m ramp. The harness, combined with a technique called ‘pendulum bungee technology’, makes for a very comfortable jump. You always meet a boat downstream to pick you for transfers to the main land, safety is guaranteed. We therefore invite to share this great adventure in Jinja.

Option 2

Full Day Rafting Jinja

Close to the home, the River Nile offers white water rafting, After your morning briefing rafting river Nile adventure Jinja Uganda session, begin the 18 kms – Grade  5 hours rafting along the Nile Falls with a lunch break and continue with the remain Km of rafting through the fierce falls. This is regarded as the most thrilling adventure that one visiting Jinja shouldn’t miss out.

What to wear

Remember that you will probably be in the sun most of the day. Bring a T-shirt, swim suit, board shorts and waterproof sunscreen for wear on the river (you will not need shoes or sandals). The water temperature is 27°C (49°F) all year round! For the end of the day, pack a towel, change of clothes and warm top.

Option 3

Half Day Rafting and Source of the Nile

You can choose to go half day rafting to share the wild or mild experience with the Nile falls. The Nile starts its 4000-mile journey to the Mediterranean from Lake Victoria.  Afternoon proceed with the source of the Nile visit described by Speke now lies a sub merged beneath the Owen Falls dam. However a visit to the Source of the Nile still rafting adventure Jinja Uganda day excursion tours remains a moving wondrous experience. An afternoon boat ride to the source is much amazing as you discover the great geographical mysteries that inspired the epic journeys of exploration under taken by Dr. Livingstone, HM Stanley and Speke

The package includes:

Airport transfers

Transportation by safari van

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Bungee jumping and white water rafting

Visit to the source of the Nile

Visit Sezibwa and Mabira forest

Lunch

Entrance fees

Nature walks

Fauna, floras and Avi-watching

The package excludes:

The expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and ciggs.