Itanda falls is about 27 kilometers from Jinja and the drive will take about 45 minutes in length. Its located along the River Nile in Jinja District. The falls has 3 levels of rapids along it which go up to Grade 6 from Grade 4.It is a most spectacular place to behold and the rafter, kayaker has to exercise some cautions traversing the rapids of falls. The Falls are also found on the Nile, 18 kilometers north-west of Jinja town. They offer opportunity for bird watching especially the weaver birds, camping and picnic outings.
At Itanda falls, you can get a real sense of the geography of the Nile river in Uganda. At this juncture, the river splits into two, dividing Central and Eastern Uganda. On the eastern side, the majority of the water plummets through Itanda. On the western side, a shallow yet fast route goes around a large, densely forested island. Itanda Falls is still the Nile non-commercialized, the way it has been for many years. To locals it is considered a sacred site referred to as “Blessed Place” where those living near the falls come to pray at the base of a tree in times of adversity such as when they need a physical miracle. Travel with Green World Safari company today in order to enjoy the falls.