Uganda · Water Adventure

4-Day Jinja Adventure Tour from Entebbe with Nile Rafting and Ziplining

4 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the majestic Sezibwa Falls and Griffin Falls
  • 02 Enjoy a guided nature walk in Mabira Forest
  • 03 Take a sunset boat cruise to the source of the Nile
  • 04 Go whitewater rafting on the waters of the Nile
  • 05 Enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming, and a campfire in Jinja
  • 06 Zipline across the Musamya River
  • 07 Spot a wide range of birdlife and wildlife in Mabira Forest

Sign up for this excursion to explore the adventures on the world's longest river, the River Nile in Jinja, with visits to Sezibwa Falls and Mabira Forest, a true tropical rainforest. Enjoy a guided nature walk and continue to Jinja for activities such as a sunset boat cruise to the source of the Nile, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and a campfire. On your way back to Entebbe, experience Mabira zip lining for an exciting finish to the trip.

Sign up for this excursion to explore the adventures on the world's longest river, the River Nile in Jinja, with visits to Sezibwa Falls and Mabira Forest, a true tropical rainforest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Sezibwa Falls, Mukono Town
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: 2Friends Hotel

Meal Plan: Dinner

2
Day 02

Transfer to Jinja via Sezibwa Falls

  • At exactly 06:30 am, you will meet your driver-guide at the agreed location and transfer to Jinja.
  • Visit Sezibwa Falls, located 35 km east of Kampala in Mukono District. These spectacular waterfalls are believed to have been born by humans many hundreds of years ago. The site is home to several bird species, presenting a fantastic opportunity for bird watching.
  • Return and transfer to the source of the Nile for a sunset boat cruise. Later, retire to your lodge, check in, relax, dine, and stay overnight.

Overnight: Samuka Island Retreat

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Whitewater Rafting and Leisure in Jinja

  • After your early morning breakfast at 06:30, drive to the source of the Nile for your morning whitewater rafting.
  • After that, return for lunch at your lodge, then enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming, and a late evening campfire.

Overnight: Samuka Island Retreat

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4
Day 04

Mabira Forest Zip Lining and Return to Entebbe

  • Have breakfast at 06:30 am, then transfer to Mabira Forest, located 44 km east of Kampala, outside Lugazi town.
  • Pass through ancient trees across a network of zip lines stretched 250 meters across the Musamya River, using international safety standards with imported climbing gear and high ropes.
  • Enjoy views of the forest layers, mammals such as grey-cheeked mangabeys and red-tailed monkeys, birds such as palm nut vultures, African fish eagles, and great blue turacos, as well as the roaring Griffin Falls, making your zip lining experience a memorable day.
  • Return and proceed to Entebbe Airport to board your return flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Source of the Nile, Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest zipline over the Musamya River

Where this trip takes you

Source of the Nile, Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest zipline over the Musamya River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Ugandan tour guide
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Accommodation before the trip
  • All ground transportation
  • Boat transfers to and from the island
  • 4x4 drive vehicle and fuel
  • Refreshments
  • All trip activities
  • Covid-19 masks
  • Sanitizers

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Flight ticket
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Shopping
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Passport, travel insurance documents, itinerary, and e-tickets
  • Clothes and accessories
  • Two long-sleeve shirts and 2 or 3 T-shirts
  • A pair of comfortable shorts
  • A lightweight raincoat
  • Cotton pants/trousers
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimsuit
  • Safari sunhat and woollen hat
  • Money belt
  • A pair of sandals (to wear around the camp)
  • Warm jacket/fleece
  • Cotton light scarf or bandana
  • Underwear and pajamas (should be cotton so they dry quickly after washing)
  • Binoculars, camera, and video equipment
  • Laptop, music, phone, iPad, or tablet
  • Electrical adaptor
  • Rechargeable torch
  • Sunblock or sunscreen
  • Personal toiletries like soap, conditioner, shampoo, moisturizer, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
  • Sanitary products (ladies)
  • After-sun cream
  • Malaria pills (in case they are needed)
  • Antiseptic gel (to wash your hands just in case there is no water nearby)
  • Medicines (painkillers like Tylenol or aspirin, and cold and flu medicines)
  • Band-Aids

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in 14 Kitaasa Rd.

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