2 Days Jinja Tour
Jinja is situated about 81 kilometers east of Kampala the capital city. The town was established in early 1907 and it was once a prosperous business city in the Pearl of Africa. Jinja is as well-known as the “Adventure Capital of East Africa”. Various people love visiting this astonishing city due to plenty of adventurous activities worth to experience on a Uganda trip. Jinja is a popular home to the source of the Nile that favor the existence of several water sports activities like tubing, white water rafting, kayaking, boat cruise, bungee jumping and so much more
The two days Jinja trip takes you to explore Mabira forest for a guided nature walk, sugar and tea plantations in Lugazi, Ssezibwe falls. Samuka Island and source of the Nile.
Tour inclusive
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- White water rafting
- Accommodation and meal plan
- Visit to Samuka Island
- Boat cruise to the source of the Nile
Detailed itinerary
Day1: Transfer from Kampala to Jinja
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast and after, your driver picks you and takes you to Jinja city. Enjoy your first stopover at Ssezibwe falls for a guided nature walk and wonderful memories as you explore the natural beauty of this culture site featuring the fabulous waterfall. It is important to note that Ssezibwe is an incredible cultural site for Buganda kingdom and it is famous for its marvelous legendary myths.
After the awesome adventure, transfer to Mabira forest and delight in an optional guided forest walk where you encounter with exciting primates. Expect to view some primates like monkeys, bird species, various tree species, colorful butterflies and so much more attractions.
Go on with the journey to Jinja city driving through sugar cane and tea plantations along the roadas you head to jinja town. Upon arriving, take a visit to Bujagali falls and enjoy a boat cruise to the source of the Nile. The boat ride takes you to experience the amazing Samuka Island and enjoy the mighty leisure time as you appreciate the fascinating sceneries of the river. In the evening hours, transfer to your booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Jinja Nile resort or 2 friends’ guest house
Day 2: White water rafting
After an early morning breakfast, your guide drives you to the rafting point for a short briefing about the activity. White water rafting gives you an opportunity to enjoy an adventurous grade 5 rapids featuring drops and leaps on the Nile River. After the memorable experience, join your driver for a transfer back to Kampala. Reaching in the evening hours, you are dropped at your hotel of residence or the airport to catch up with your flight schedule to next safari destination.
End of the tour