Jinja and the Source of the Nile Adventure
Pick up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe in the morning by our driver-guide and begin your journey to Jinja, the second-biggest city in the country.
Your first stop is Sezibwa Falls. It holds great cultural significance and is a sacred site for the local Baganda people, who believe the falls possess spiritual powers. You will take a guided hike of about 30 minutes and discover the natural beauty surrounding Sezibwa Falls. The scenic trail offers breathtaking views and a chance to spot wildlife such as red-tailed monkeys, as well as bird species like the great blue turaco, pied crows, and many more.
After that, continue to Mabira Forest, the second-biggest tropical rainforest in the country, covering 306 square kilometers. Then go for a nature walk for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how you feel. The canopy walkway offers a breathtaking perspective, suspended high above the forest floor. The views are stunning, and you can expect to see local wildlife such as the popular grey-cheeked mangabeys, birds like the casque hornbill, and many more.
Have lunch in Jinja, then continue to Lake Victoria and finally to the Source of the River Nile. You will take a boat cruise for about an hour to the Source of the Nile, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and opportunities to spot some of its inhabitants, such as monitor lizards and many birds including pelicans, cormorants, pied kingfishers, egrets, open-bill storks, and more.
You will have a chance to see the point where the Nile starts its journey of 6,654 km to the Mediterranean Sea. For those interested in buying souvenirs, you can make a last stop in Jinja before heading back to Kampala. By 6:00 pm, you will be in Kampala.
