Best Jinja source of the River Nile day experience
Description
This 1 day best of jinja tour is a great way to explore a mix of cultures, nature, history and new experiences with our knowledgeable driver-guide you will take you on a visit to Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest for a Nature walk and later proceed to discover more about jinja's historical and oldest industrial town through its lively streets, Monuments and local market on your visit to the town. Enjoy a local lunch and later proceed to the highlight of this tour the boat ride to the source of the River Nile which is well known to be the longest river in the world. Its source starts right from Jinja Uganda. The river starts in the Northeastern part of Africa. It flows from the surrounding areas close to the equator to the outrageous Safari desert and up to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The river is about 6696km long and pours its water to over nine countries although it’s more centred in Uganda as well as Egypt and Sudan. This 1 day best of Jinja tour will end will a drop to you hotel.
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Itinerary
From Sezibwa Falls, you will get back on the Jinja highway until your next stop at Mabira Central Forest Reserve. The Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi) (30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) in Uganda located in Buikwe District between Lugazi and Jinja. It has been protected as Mabira Forest Reserve since 1932. It is home to many endangered species like the primate. Mabira Forest is the closest and only Rainforest in Central Uganda– only 50 kilometres from Kampala. The magnificent trees, Plants, Flowers, Birds, Butterflies, Monkeys and small mammals make this place a great getaway from Kampala to spend hours to.
This tour starts and ends in Kampala, After an early breakfast, you will leave Kampala at around 7:00 AM heading East towards Jinja. After going through Kampala's early morning traffic jam, our first stop will be at Sezibwa Falls in Mukono District. Sezibwa Falls is a Buganda Kingdom Cultural site with rich folk tales, birds and scenery. The traditional folk stories by elders and traditional healers give one a greater insight into the old life and values of the days past. You will also be enlightened on the origins of the name Sezibwa.
You will reach Jinja on time for your lunch and after driving through Jinja town, learning about Jinja's rich history and its present way of life, you will head for the Boat ride on the Source of the Nile the longest river in the world. This boat ride at the now submerged Rippon falls will see the Nile make its exit from Lake Victoria and begin its 4000-mile journey to the Mediterranean sea via South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt. Your local site guide will tell you the various stories about the source of the Nile - as believed by the local people. After the boat ride, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala where you will be dropped back at your place of accommodation marking the end of your 1 Day best of Jinja Tour.
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Kampala Uganda
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(63)
We arrived at Entebbe Airport quite late due to a plane delay, which could have easily ruined our plans to see Jinja. However, our guide, Yusuf, was incredibly patient and determined to make sure we still had a full experience. Knowing that Jinja is quite far from the airport, Yusuf used his impressive local knowledge to navigate shortcuts and backroads, saving us valuable time. We were so grateful for his flexibility and his willingness to bear with us despite our late arrival. Thanks to his resourcefulness, we were able to enjoy a visit to the Source of the Nile and see the famous waterfall. He made sure we didn't feel rushed and worked tirelessly to show us everything he could within our limited timeframe. Yusuf’s commitment to his guests is truly commendable, and he turned a potentially stressful day into a highlight of our trip. If you are looking for a guide in Uganda who is resourceful, patient, and truly cares about your experience, I cannot recommend Yusuf highly enough!
An amazing tour! I highly recommend. Yusuf was professional, proactive, communicative, thoughtful, and very personable. Felt very comfortable as a solo female travel.
I'm absolutely satisfied. Jeff was a very good guide, with god knowledge and a lot of small things to tell. The boat trip was peaceful and very nice. Also here the boat driver had good knowledge and told me a lot about birds and the life on Lake Victoria. and the start of the Nile. The visit by the waterfall gave me a lot. I loved the climb to the top of the waterfall and the guide there was also very talented, also with good knowledge. So all in all. Very happy 😊
This was a great experience. Yusuf was very good. Very knowledgeable, extremely good driver and host. He made it fun, informative and a trip that we won't forget. Can definitely recommend this tour. It was amazing to experience The Source of the Nile with my son and Yusuf.
It was a great tour and we really enjoyed the stops along the way! Our guide Yusuf was very friendly and tought us a lot about the culture and facts about Uganda. We recommend leaving Kampala at 6 am to avoid the traffic jam in the morning and afternoon.
Ein ganz toller Trip mit Guide und Driver Iusuf. The white Nile at it's best and the waterfall stopp great as well.
Was an amazing excellent day. Loved the local food. Our driver Yusuf was amazing he took good care of us. At the waterfalls we met Francis who was wonderful. Would definitely highly recommend
What an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Yusuf, was an excellent driver, knowledgeable about the history, flexible and responsive to our needs and desires and always personable and friendly. I enjoyed every moment. Thanks so much for an awesome experience.
Loved the trip, however driving thru and around Kampala is crazy. The emissions from vehicles gave me a headache. If I come to Uganda. I would avoid Kampala. It’s a shame because people are wonderful.
The adventure I went on was worth every penny. The guide was knowledgeable, very nice, and had a great sense of humor. The sites we visited, the pictures that I took, and the experience that I had or some of the best I have experienced in my travels. 10/10!
