Jinja and source of the Nile Experience

Overview

This day tour of Jinja & source of the Nile Experience is an Adventure from Uganda’s capital Kampala or Entebbe international airport to Jinja the adventure Capital City of Uganda for a perfect way to experience adventurous activities with our first stop at the Cultural Ssezibwa falls, Mabira forest for a forest nature walk. Later embark on a boat ride to the exact spot where the River Nile separates from Lake Victoria on its journey to the Mediterranean Sea.

Itinerary

1. Ssezibwa River Falls

   Our driver guide will pick you up from your preferred hotel or residence in Kampala or Entebbe at around 6:30 am, Embark on Your journey driving along Kampala - Jinja Highway through sugar plantations, tea plantations and colourful roadside fruit and vegetable markets. Your first stop will be to visit the Sezibwa Falls, a Buganda cultural heritage site in Mukono District where you will be enlightened on the origins of the Sezibwa Falls and the river. It is also a cultural site with folk stories and traditional healers. This cultural visit gives you a glimpse into the traditional beliefs of the Buganda kingdom and great photograph moments from the beautiful sceneries.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Stop at the Namawojjolo Market to enjoy a light snack of roasted Chicken on the street along the jinja highway for your breakfast.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Mabira Central Forest Reserve

   Later Visit the Mabira Forest Reserve, which is the largest rainforest for an adventurous nature or forest walk with a local guide. While on these forest trails, you will be in position to see and learn about abundant Flora and Fauna with a number of mammals, primates, birds, butterflies and tree or plant species. The forest is home to over 300 species of birds. After this 2 hours forest walk, we Will return to the road and drive to Jinja town for our next activity

   · 2 h· Admission included

4. Jinja

   Your next stop is the Jinja Nile Bridge on the Kyabazinga Highway, where you will stop for Photographs on the new Jinja Cable bridge while enjoying a great view of the Nile.

   · 30 min

5. Source of the Nile - Speke Monument

   Proceed to Kingfisher for a boat ride to the famous historical and the original Source of the Nile, the Speke memorial Monument where the British explorer Speke first discovered the River Nile the Longest River in Africa with Lake Victoria and the Gandhi Monument. At that exact point, you will see where the Nile waters start to flow and where it joins Lake Victoria the largest freshwater lake in Africa. Proceed to the Reptile village and later transfer to Jinja Town for your lunch and a drive through the City of jinja known as the oldest industrial city. Later transfer back to Kampala to proceed to your Hotel or Airport.

   · 4 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

You mention your area and we pick you up, look out for our company vehicle

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 6 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Product code: 68750P5

Activity offered by MuAfrika Adventures Ltd via Viator.