Full-Day Jinja Sightseeing Trip with Source of the Nile Boat Cruise

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Take a road trip to Uganda’s quaint lakeside town of Jinja, the Source of the great Nile river. See the many natural attractions along the route including the rare Ssezibwa falls and enjoy the Mabira forest nature walk. Take a boat cruise on the river Nile and visit the exact spot where the Nile separates from Lake Victoria on its journey to the mediterranean. Enjoy the locally popular roast chicken and plantain at Namawojjolo market, and Jinja's signature deepfried tilapia for lunch.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
1-hour boat cruise on lake Victoria from the source of the Nile (motorised canoe)
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from any hotel/ accommodation in and around Kampala, Entebbe, or along Kampala-Jinja road

OR
Meeting point

Meet up at entrance of shoprite supermarket, lugogo mall, Kampala

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Arguably the best high way street food market stop in Uganda. We stop here for a taste of local breakfast (roast chicken, rolex (egg wrap) and roast plantain)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ssezibwa River Falls

    Little known falls and lovely green park on the Jinja-Kampala highway. Falls spots a confluence of twin rivers with a great story and cultural significance to the locals

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Nature walk with a special guide and learn about the abundant flora and fauna of the forest

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Uganda's first suspended bridge; great for day time photos and great views of the Nile when walking across

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Source of the Nile - Speke Monument

    Great source of the river Nile; the attraction for which Jinja is most famous. Guests can aslo expect a one-hour boat motorised canoe cruise to the exact point where the Nile separates from lake Victoria and starts is descent to the Mediterranean. Guests will also enjoy a sumptuous lunch of a much loved local delicacy - deep fried tilapia, with chips

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Guests will enjoy a stroll in Jinja town (Uganda's second city). Main street is lined with all sorts of wonderful authentic arts, batiks, crafts and souvenirs and the locals are very friendly

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A trip to Jinja cannot be complete without stopping at the Kasaku tea estate for a million dollar sunset photo, on the drive back to Kampala

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by ImmersionUG

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
ATV Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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