Jinja
A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR ADRENALINE ADVENTURE SEEKERS
Jinja Overview
Located in Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Eastern Uganda, Jinja is a renowned city and industrial town. From Kampala’s capital, Jinja is about 81km and lies on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria just close to the White Nile. This beautiful city is set at an altitude of 1204m. It is most popular as the adrenaline adventure capital of East Africa thanks to its strategic location at the Source of the Nile River.
Jinja was founded by the British settlers in 1901. A good number of industries exist in and around Jinja including Bidco International Oil Refining Company, Kakira Sugar Works, Nile Breweries Ltd, and Kiira Motors Corporation, etc.
Jinja as a tourism destination
Jinja is a popular tourist city, a perfect destination for adrenaline adventure seekers to explore. It is most visited for its thrilling adventures including white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, quad biking, horseback riding, tubing, and others.
Things to do in Jinja
White water rafting is a must-do water adventure on Jinja tour. Rafting adventure in Jinja is a heart-pounding experience and involves conquering the tough grades and rapids on the Source of the Nile River, especially grade 4 and 5. The best places to consider for white water rafting include Itanda falls and Kalangala.
Bungee jumping is incredibly an adrenaline-pumping adventure. The bungee jumping point is strategically located in the most scenic area and is conducted at a cliff tower built on the River Nile shores set at a height of 44 meters. As you the expert lowers you down, you can have the best kiss of the Nile River waters.
Jet boating is an amazing experience awaiting you on the Source of the Nile River. Take a speed boat, sit back, buckle yourself in and feel the acceleration. At the speed of 100km per hour, conquer the incredible rapids and tides for 2-3 hours.
With Quad biking, you get a chance to ride yourself around the remotest part of Jinja, the surrounding areas to the Nile River. Ride yourself as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Nile, lush forests, sugarcane farms and communities.
Enjoy 1-3 hours exploring the remotest areas in Jinja on a horseback riding tour. Ride around the beautiful Nile River as you experience the spectacular landscape and watch locals as they carry out their daily activities.
Kayaking is an incredible water excursion offered to tourists visiting Jinja for a vacation. Enjoy a long day excursion on the Nile River while on Kayaking excursions.
If you would like to try something distinct, then there is better way to explore and experience Jinja like embarking on cycling tour. The trails lead visitors to different areas, come across locals while they conduct the daily activities, the sugarcane farms.
Boat cruise should be a must do in Jinja –enjoy day or sunset boat cruise excursion with an experienced guide. The boat cruise excursions are conducted in different locations including the Source of the Nile/Lake Victoria, and Bujagali.
Challenge yourself with the heaviest fish catch on the Nile River waters. Have your gear ready and you will be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Visit the Mahatma Gandhi monument built in remembrance of Mahatma. Gandhi is remembered for his remarkable efforts to liberate India and modernization journey. Even in Africa, his actions were felt and before he died, he wished his ashes to be poured on the source of the Nile.
Enjoy tubing excursions on air-pressured tubes. Float on the Nile River waters and have fun with your dear ones.
- 2 Friends Guesthouse
- Wild Waters Lodge
- Explorers River Camp
- Source of the Nile Hotel
- Mansion Hotel
- Fisher Safaris Resort
- Haven Jinja
- Bridge Way Guesthouse
- Bilkon Hotel