Discover Jinja, Uganda’s second city and East Africa’s adventure capital. Enjoy two days packed with all of Jinja’s top adventure activities, including zip lining in Mabira rain forest, white-water rafting, horseback riding, and quad biking on the Nile. Therefore, if you are planning your Uganda tour and you miss visiting Jinja you are missing the best lifetime experiences in this city.

Begin the experience with an early-morning departure from your accommodation in Kampala, Entebbe, or Jinja. Make a stop at the popular Namawojjolo road market for a taste of Uganda’s most loved travel snack, roasted plantain and roasted chicken. Continue on until arriving at Mabira Forest for 1.5 hours of zip lining.

Proceed to Jinja and enjoy 1.5 hours of horseback riding along the banks of the Nile. Head to a popular lakeside restaurant for a lunch consisting of Jinja’s signature dish of deep-fried tilapia and fries. In the afternoon, set off for 1.5 hours of quad biking through local villages along the banks of the Nile. Head to the hotel to check in and relax. Opt for a mini walking tour of Jinja town and the local bars in the early evening. Enjoy dinner and an overnight at a decent, mid-range hotel.

Wake up for breakfast at the hotel and depart for the preferred aquatic activity. Choose between a full-day, grade-5 white-water rafting experience, or any two half-day activities, including kayaking, Nile tubing, or Nile bugging. Enjoy lunch and evening snack, as well as one beer, throughout the day.

Visit the Speke Monument

The original Source of the Nile Site, where the British Explorer Speke first discovered the River Nile. Stand where he stood, take a picture with the monument, go for boat rides across the river Nile and into Lake Victoria, see monkeys, monitor lizards, pythons. The site also allows for camping, nature walks, parties and occasions with a truly spectacular nature setting. Ideal for bird watching and anyone looking for 1 day tour in the Ugandan Countryside.

Go for the Itanda Falls, rapids on the White Nile River, popular for both white-water rafting and high-level kayaking. It is an alternative to the more popular and powerful Murchison Falls, and Bujagali Falls, which has become submerged due to dam construction.

Marvel at the roaring volume and power of the Nile at this sacred site, where locals come to pray for miracles. There aren’t any facilities at the falls, so come prepared with supplies. Otherwise, sign up for a safari or adventure tour that will take you to the falls from Jinja, and typically includes rafting equipment, meals and entry.

Check out for the Victoria Nile Stretching for 4,187 miles, the longest river in the world flows from its major source, Lake Victoria in east central Africa, through Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia and northwards into Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Source of the Nile Museum Initiative aims at enhancing the shared trend of exposing the Richness in our culture, traditions, politics and commerce. There is belief that partnership and support will guarantee this vision now and for generations to come.

Busowoko falls has lovely views, great food and the ‘water massage’ is great fun (although the falls are very powerful, so be prepared!). Staff is enthusiastic and helpful, although a bit too keen to take our photograph at every viewpoint.

Jinja Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8.30am to 1.30pm in Jinja, Uganda. A great place to shop for excellent quality vegetables, fruits, baked goods, coffees, locally made crafts, and other products. A relaxing environment with kids plays area, lots of places to sit with friends, secure parking, surrounded by Jinja town’s best tree and plant nursery.

Experience white-water rafting at the source of the Nile on a full-day private tour to Jinja’s Ripon Falls, with round-trip transfer from Entebbe or Kampala ensuring a hassle-free trip. Ideal for thrill seekers, this private experience begins with a safety briefing, before taking adventurers through rapids of increasing challenge, culminating in a Grade 5 run, completed under the close supervision of your private instructor.