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Best Jinja source of the River Nile day experience
(63) Reviews
Kampala Central Division
About
This 1 day best of jinja tour is a great way to explore a mix of cultures, nature, history and new experiences with our knowledgeable driver-guide you will take you on a visit to Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest for a Nature walk and later proceed to discover more about jinja's historical and oldest industrial town through its lively streets, Monuments and local market on your visit to the town. Enjoy a local lunch and later proceed to the highlight of this tour the boat ride to the source of the River Nile which is well known to be the longest river in the world. Its source starts right from Jinja Uganda. The river starts in the Northeastern part of Africa. It flows from the surrounding areas ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic Beverages
Tipping
Meeting Points
Departure
Speke Hotel
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Best Jinja source of the River Nile day experience
(63) Reviews
Kampala Central Division
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About
This 1 day best of jinja tour is a great way to explore a mix of cultures, nature, history and new experiences with our knowledgeable driver-guide you will take you on a visit to Ssezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest for a Nature walk and later proceed to discover more about jinja's historical and oldest industrial town through its lively streets, Monuments and local market on your visit to the town. Enjoy a local lunch and later proceed to the highlight of this tour the boat ride to the source of the River Nile which is well known to be the longest river in the world. Its source starts right from Jinja Uganda. The river starts in the Northeastern part of Africa. It flows from the surrounding areas ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic Beverages
Tipping
Meeting Points
Departure
Speke Hotel
Return
Itinerary
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Mabira Central Forest Reserve
From Sezibwa Falls, you will get back on the Jinja highway until your next stop at Mabira Central Forest Reserve.
The Mabira Forest is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi) (30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) in Uganda located in Buikwe District between Lugazi and Jinja. It has been protected as Mabira Forest Reserve since 1932. It is home to many endangered species like the primate.
Mabira Forest is the closest and only Rainforest in Central Uganda– only 50 kilometres from Kampala. The magnificent trees, Plants, Flowers, Birds, Butterflies, Monkeys and small mammals make this place a great getaway from Kampala to spend hours to.
2 hours
2
Sezibwa Falls
This tour starts and ends in Kampala, After an early breakfast, you will leave Kampala at around 7:00 AM heading East towards Jinja. After going through Kampala's early morning traffic jam, our first stop will be at Sezibwa Falls in Mukono District.
Sezibwa Falls is a Buganda Kingdom Cultural site with rich folk tales, birds and scenery. The traditional folk stories by elders and traditional healers give one a greater insight into the old life and values of the days past. You will also be enlightened on the origins of the name Sezibwa.
2 hours
3
Jinja
You will reach Jinja on time for your lunch and after driving through Jinja town, learning about Jinja's rich history and its present way of life, you will head for the Boat ride on the Source of the Nile the longest river in the world. This boat ride at the now submerged Rippon falls will see the Nile make its exit from Lake Victoria and begin its 4000-mile journey to the Mediterranean sea via South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt. Your local site guide will tell you the various stories about the source of the Nile - as believed by the local people. After the boat ride, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala where you will be dropped back at your place of accommodation marking the end of your 1 Day best of Jinja Tour.