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Exuberant Jinja
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- All meals included
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- First Entrance fees
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Professionally guided tour
- Unlimited bottled water
- Departure Taxes or Visa handling fees
- International Air, unless expressly paid for
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
Thrilling Jinja
This city is about an hour away from Kampala- the capital city and is a must-visit for thrill-seekers while on a vacation in Uganda. It’s best to visit it during the dry months of December-March and June-October so that you can easily carry out adventurous activities on the Nile.
But because the area has a tropical climate like most of the country, it can rain in even the driest months as well as shine in the wet season, and the annual temperatures average 21.8°C /71.3°F. So, it’s possible to do all the fun water activities throughout the year in Jinja.
The Mighty Nile River
The mighty River Nile, the longest river in the world, which flows through 11 countries in the North and Eastern part of Africa has its source in Uganda.
The source of the Nile is found in Jinja – a city dubbed as the “adventure capital of East Africa” because of the various thrilling and adrenaline-pumping activities you can do on the Nile River and along its banks.
White Water Rafting
The grade 4 and 5 fierce rapids on the Nile offer a world-class and unforgettable rafting experience. You can choose between a half-day and a full-day expedition from reputable rafting companies that provide exciting cruises to all daredevils from first-timers to skilled rafters.
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Expert guides will train you on how to safely traverse the White Nile rapids before taking you on a 25 km ride on some of the best rapids you’ll encounter in the world that even Prince William conquered while on a visit to Uganda in 2003.
Bungee Jumping
You’ll get to jump 44 meters below from one of the most amazing bungee-jumping sites on the planet. And delight in touching the waters of R. Nile, the longest river in the world, if you so wish.
It’s possible to leap over the Nile with a loved one with a harness around you or go solo using an ankle tie as the tower cords can carry 235kgs of weight.
- Day 1
- Day 2
Kampala – Jinja
Depart after early breakfast eastwards to Jinja, stopping over in Mukono to visit the stunning Sezibwa Falls and go for a nature walk around the small forest.
After, you’ll drive to Griffin Falls camp in Mabira Forest to zipline through the rainforest. Once done, you'll take a nature walk back to camp via the small griffin falls while looking out for monkeys and different bird species in the forest before proceeding to Jinja.Â
Upon reaching Jinja – the must-visit city for thrill-seekers, you’ll drive to the Uganda railway museum after lunch to tour the locomotives and learn about the importance of the railway to Uganda’s history.
From there, you’ll drive through the city center on Main Street to get a feel of the place before going on a boat cruise to the source of the River Nile – a place with water bubbling around it. Also, you’ll visit the Mahatma Gandhi monument near the Nile source, and thereafter, drive to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:Â Jinja Nile Resort (Luxury)/Surjios Guesthouse (Mid-range)/Bilkon Hotel (Budget)Â Â
Meals:Â Lunch & DinnerÂ
White Water Rafting on R. Nile
You’ll wake up early and have breakfast before heading out to white water raft on the four or five-class rapids. Prior to embarking on this half-day thrilling activity, a guide will brief you on the safety measures to follow, and thereafter, you’ll enjoy cruising through the White Nile’s fierce rapids.
Upon finishing, the rafting company will provide you with lunch, and later, you’ll go on to do the last exciting activity of the trip – bungee jumping.
- Bungee Jumping
You’ll get to jump 44 meters below from one of the most amazing bungee-jumping sites on the planet. And delight in touching the waters of R. Nile, the longest river in the world, if you so wish.
- Jinja – Kampala
Get back to Kampala in the evening, bringing a close to this tour.Â
Alternative activities
You can choose to customize your tour by picking from this list of other activities to carry out in Jinja:
- Ziplining
- Kayaking
- Quad biking
- Jet boatingÂ
- Riverboarding
- Horseback riding
- Sunset Nile cruise
- Samuka Island visit
What to pack for the rafting experience
- T-shirt
- Board shorts
- Swimwear
- Waterproof sunscreenÂ
- Towel
- Change of clothes
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation
- Tour guide/Driver
- Entry fees
- Activities fees
- Bottled water
- 1-night accommodation
- Specified meals with soft drinks for lunch & dinner
More about Africa
More about Jinja
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More about this tour
The mighty River Nile, the longest river in the world, which flows through 11 countries in the North and Eastern part of Africa has its source in Uganda. The source of the Nile is found in Jinja – a city dubbed as the “adventure capital of East Africa” because of the various thrilling and adrenaline-pumping activities you can do on the Nile River and along its banks.
This city is about an hour away from Kampala- the capital city and is a must-visit for thrill-seekers while on a vacation in Uganda. And it’s best to visit it during the dry months of December-March and June-October so that you can easily carry out adventurous activities on the Nile.
Jinja Climate
The area has a tropical climate like most of the country, it can rain in even the driest months as well as shine in the wet season, and the annual temperatures average 21.8°C /71.3°F. So, it’s possible to do all the fun water activities throughout the year in Jinja.
Tour Highlights
- White water rafting
- Bungee jumping
- Ziplining in the Mabira forest
- Ssezibwa falls viewing
- Source of R. Nile visit
- Mahatma Gandhi Monument visit
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