1Day Jinja Tour & source of the Nile River Experience [179102P2]
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
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
ADDITIONAL INFO
- 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
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- 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.
