Uganda · Nature Walks

Full-Day Jinja Tour from Kampala with the Source of the Nile

1 Day Round trip from Kampala Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Ssezibwa Falls
  • 02 Experience a nature walk in Mabira Forest
  • 03 Enjoy a boat ride on the Nile
  • 04 Visit the actual Source of the Nile
  • 05 See different reptile species at the Reptile Village

This full-day adventure introduces you to Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest, and the Source of the Nile. Jinja Town is located in the eastern part of Uganda, about 82 km by road east of Kampala, and is blessed with the longest river in the world. The Nile River is the highlight of this adventure. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Jinja City is a vast cosmopolitan place in the Busoga region and the capital of the Kingdom of Busoga.

Enjoy a nature walk and learn about different tree species as you look out for birdlife and a few primates in this forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Jinja, Sezibwa Falls
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Jinja, Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest and the Source of the Nile

  • Pick up by the tour guide early in the morning and transfer by road heading east to Jinja.
  • Arrive at Sseizibwa Falls to enjoy its amazing views and sounds. Get to know the history of Buganda's culture as the guide explains the history of these falls.
  • Transfer to Mabira Forest. Enjoy a nature walk and learn about different tree species as you look out for birdlife and a few primates in this forest.
  • Proceed through this forest and the sugarcane plantations of Lugazi, and finally arrive in Jinja City in time for lunch.
  • After lunch, drive to the Nile source, which is a quiet, beautiful place filled with palm trees and fantastic tropical plants. As you walk down the steps toward the Nile, you can enjoy the smell of flowers there. While standing on the Nile, you will hear the gurgling water and watch native fishers throw their nets into the longest river in Africa - the Nile.
  • Take a boat ride to the actual Source of the Nile and beyond the lake to the Reptile Village, where you will get to see different species of reptiles and take great pictures for future memories.
  • In the evening, drive back to Kampala and drop off at your hotel.

End of the Jinja experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala Road 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Snacks

  • Private transportation

  • All fees and taxes

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Entry/admission - Sezibwa Falls

  • Entry/admission - Mabira Central Forest Reserve

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Tipping

  • Expenses of a personal nature

Know before you go

Due to Covid 19, this is what you can expect during this experience.

  • Guides are required to regularly wash their hands.

  • Contactless payment is available for gratuities and add-ons.

  • Face masks are required for travellers in public areas.

  • Face masks are required for guides in public areas.

  • Gear and equipment are sanitized between use.

  • Hand sanitiser is available to travellers.

  • High-traffic areas are regularly sanitized.

  • Temperature checks for tour participants are conducted upon arrival.

  • Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized.

  • Face masks are provided for travellers.

  • Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Kampala Road.

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