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Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options
(7) Reviews
Jinja
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Discover Jinja, the land of the Source of the Nile. Meet up with our friendly local guides and fellow travellers for this shared experience. Together, explore the lively streets, monuments, secret venues and markets of Uganda's most scenic town. Feel free to tip the guide at the end
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fees
Option including a visit to the source of the Nile, excludes other activities at the source e.g boat
Meeting Points
Departure
Main Post Office
At the main street entrance of the Jinja Main Post office. Our guide will be wearing a t-shirt with immersionug Free Walking Tours tee shirt and/ or umbrella. They will also be wearing a big smile
Return
C5MR+6R Jinja
Old railway bridge with footpath at the site of the now submerged rippon falls
Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options
(7) Reviews
Jinja
About
Discover Jinja, the land of the Source of the Nile. Meet up with our friendly local guides and fellow travellers for this shared experience. Together, explore the lively streets, monuments, secret venues and markets of Uganda's most scenic town. Feel free to tip the guide at the end
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fees
Option including a visit to the source of the Nile, excludes other activities at the source e.g boat
Meeting Points
Departure
Main Post Office
At the main street entrance of the Jinja Main Post office. Our guide will be wearing a t-shirt with immersionug Free Walking Tours tee shirt and/ or umbrella. They will also be wearing a big smile
Return
C5MR+6R Jinja
Old railway bridge with footpath at the site of the now submerged rippon falls
Itinerary
1
Jinja City Hall
Meet-up point, introductions, tour briefing and Jinja town background
15 minutes
2
Source Cafe
Place of historical and artistic significance to Jinja town. Also an opportunity to learn about the cafe's conservation effort. This is also our first refreshment/ toilet stop
15 minutes
3
Madhvani House
Building of historical significance in Jinja and a great place to explore the migration of indians into the British colonies of East Africa, including Uganda. Also analyse the impact of Jinja's asian community on the economy and politics of the town and the country
20 minutes
4
Jinja Central Police Station
History of one of the original colonial structures built in Jinja town. Significance of the police station in Jinja's history and current affairs
10 minutes
5
Main Street
Local crafts artisans and paint shops village. Meet the vendors who make their living here and a chance for guests to talk to the vendors and ask them about their trade and life in the town. Also a chance to pick up a souvenir
20 minutes
6
Jinja Central Market
Main fresh produce market of the town. Opportunity to see the hustle and bustle of Jinja's busiest spot. Guests may try fresh in-season fruit (carry local currency)
30 minutes
7
The Hangout Jinja
Great street food vendor making freshly delicious street delicacies. Chance for guests to try out Ugandan street food (carry local currency)
20 minutes
8
Jinja War Cemetery
Memorial built to commemorate Ugandans who died supporting the British war effort in both World War 1 and World War 2. Hear the important general facts and a few individual stories of the Ugandans who fought in the wars
20 minutes
9
Jinja Nile Bridge
The Rippon falls site and bridge that marked the first link between Jinja and Central Uganda
