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Full-Day Jinja Tour To The Source Of The River Nile From Kampala
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Nature, Culture

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

This full-day adventure will introduce you to Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest and the Source of the Nile. Jinja Town is found in the eastern part of Uganda and is about 82 Km by road to the East of Kampala. It is blessed with the longest river in the world. Thus the Nile River is the highlight of this adventure. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Jinja City is the vast cosmopolitan place in the Busoga region and the capital of the kingdom of Busoga.

Highlights
  • Ssezibwa Falls
  • Mabira Forest Nature Walk
  • Boat Ride on the Nile
  • See the source of the Nile expand_more
    • Pick up by the tour guide early in the morning—transfer by Road heading East to Jinja.
    • Get to 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 we look out for birdlife and a few primates in this Forest. 
    • Proceed through this forest and sugarcane plantations of Lugazi and finally arrive at jinja city on time for lunch.
    • After Lunch, drive to the Nile source, which is a quiet, beautiful place, filled with palm trees, fantastic tropical plants, and 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, watch native fishers throw their nets in 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, dropping you off to your Hotel.

    End of the Jinja experience.

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 Excluded
  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Tipping

  • Expenses of personal nature

Know before you go

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

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers.

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival

  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

  • Face masks provided for travellers

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Meeting Point

Kampala, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 250 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 70 Per Person

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USD 250 / person