The 2 days Jinja tour takes you to Jinja the adventure capital of East Africa with the opportunity to explore and experience what the source of Nile holds for the world. It introduces you to a number of adrenaline adventures and exceptional experiences including exploring Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest hike and white water rafting along the River Nile. Other activities to enjoy while at the source of the Nile include kayaking, bungee jumping, canoeing, jet boating, quad biking, horseback riding, boat cruise, and bird watching. Your 2 days Jinja safari will commence and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
What to expect on your 2 days Jinja tour
• Visit Sezibwa waterfalls
• White water rafting along with the mighty source of the Nile
• Nature walk/hike through Mabira Forest
• Ground transportation in 4×4 safari car
• Fulltime English speaking driver-guide
Brief itinerary of the 2 days Jinja tour
Day 1: Travel from Kampala/Entebbe to Jinja
Day 2: White water rafting and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary of the 2 days Jinja tour
Day 1: Travel from Kampala/Entebbe to Jinja
Enjoy your delicious cup of tea or coffee at your a hotel or area of residence in Kampala/Entebbe and after, meet your driver guide who will take you through what your 2 days Jinja tour covers. Later, you will start the journey to Jinja which is in eastern Uganda about 2 hours’ drive. En-route, your first stopover will be made at Sezibwa waterfalls an incredible Buganda cultural site. You also interact with locals as well as traditional healers and get the best of the waterfalls’ magical sceneries.
Your second stopover will be made at Mabira Forest where you will embark on nature/forest walk with a chance to spot out a variety of birds including wood hoopoe, Nahan’s francolins; primates, butterflies as well as unique floral species. After, you will be driven to Jinja and along the way; you have a spectacular view of extensive sugarcane plantations. Arrive early enough at the source where you will pay a visit to the Bujagali Falls and in the afternoon, you will embark on a boat ride to the source of the Nile with a chance to visit Samuka Island for incredible bird sights.
Travel time: 2 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation choices:
Jinja Nile Resort/Wildwater Lodge (Luxury); Haven Lodge (Midrange); Nile River Camp (Budget)
Day 2: White water rafting and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Have breakfast early in the morning and after, you will embark on white water rafting experience along with the mighty source of the Nile. This will take you through grade five rapids and it also comes with remarkable leaps and drops while you get the best of the breathtaking scenery of forest islands as well as the roaring waterfalls. You will later get back to have lunch and then drive back to Kampala or Entebbe which marks the end of your 2 days Jinja tour.
Optional activities to take part in case you embark on half-day water rafting experience include; bungee jumping, horseback riding, kayaking, jet boating, biking, quad biking, and many others.
End of the 2 days Jinja tour
What your 2 days Jinja tour includes
• Nature/forest walk in Mabira Forest
• Visit Sezibwa Falls
• Boat cruise
• White water rafting
• Bottled water
• Accommodation and meals
• All activities in the travel plan except the optional ones
• Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
• Fulltime driver-guide
What your 2 days Jinja tour excludes
• Uganda visa
• Personal insurance
• Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, telephone calls, hotel fees in Kampala/Entebbe, optional activities, laundry services, tips, and many others.
Things to bring
• Insect repellent
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Good hiking/walking shoes