Adventure Safari Tour To Source of River Nile In Jinja, Uganda, Best Tourist Activities and Attractions In Jinja.

Jinja City is in Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is approximately 81 kilometers (50 mi) east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. It sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile, at an average elevation of 1,204 meters (3,950 ft) above sea level.

The city was founded in 1901 by British settlers. It was planned under colonial rule in 1948 by Ernst May, a German architect and urban planner. May also be designing the urban planning scheme for Kampala, creating what he called "neighborhood units". Estates were built for the ruling elite in many parts outside the center city. This led to the area's 'slum clearance' which displaced more than 1,000 residents in the 1950s.

In 1954, the construction of the Owen Falls Dam submerged the Ripon Falls. Most of the "Flat Rocks" that gave the area its name disappeared underwater as well. The local Baganda called the area "the stones" which is "Mayinja" in Luganda. The name "Jinja" is derived from this. A description of what the area looked like can be found in the notes of John Hanning Speke, the first European to lay eyes on the source of the Nile:

This article gives you an insight into the top activities and attractions to engage in while on your holiday in Jinja

The Source of River Nile:

The source of the Nile is located in the Jinja district. The first European explorer by the name of Speke discovered the Source of the Nile, as the second-longest river in the world and an internationally unique attraction.

It is an “international” river as its drainage basin covers eleven countries, namely, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo-Kinshasa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt.

In particular, the Nile is the primary water source of Egypt and Sudan. The Nile has two major tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is considered to be the headwaters and primary stream of the Nile itself.

The Blue Nile, however, is the source of most of the water and silt. The White Nile is longer and rises in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, with the most distant source still undetermined but located in either Rwanda or Burundi. It flows north through Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Uganda, and South Sudan. Contact us here...

Photo of Wildwater Lodge at River Nile

There are several Hotels in Jinja town you will settle in as you go to visit the source of the Nile, some of which include:

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa
Nile Hotel Jinja
Maison Hotel
Jinja Safari Hotel
Dian will Hotel
Speke Courts hotel
Source of the Smile Guest House
Unik Hotel
Living Waters Resort
Wildwater lodge
Signature Hotel apartments, and so many others.

Wildwater Lodge Jinja-

At the Nile, you will also enjoy several interesting activities such as;

Rafting
Boat cruise
Tubbing at the Nile
Bungee jumping, and many more others that you will love to try out.

Photo of Tubbing at the Nile River In Jinja

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White water rafting, Despite the intensity of some of the rapids, most people who venture here are first-time rafters ask for an adrenaline rush as part of their tour in Uganda. The stretch of rapids along the upper Nile near Jinja is considered one of the most spectacular places in Africa to go white-water rafting. Another option for this one is a family float trip. Contact us here...

Photo of Whitewater rafting -Jinja

2. Kayaking, River Nile

The solo kayak at the Nile will be yet another opportunity to experience the white water. Contact us here...

3. Boat Cruises, River Nile

Have a sunset boat cruise to the source of the Nile. This will surely lighten up your evening as you will be able to take photos during the cruise and you will have a close sight of the river. Contact us here...

4. Horseback Ride In Jinja

While in Jinja make sure you participate in this activity which may take 2-3 hours on healthy horses and the people waving to you as you pass their local villages will surely bring a smile to your face. The horses are very well trained and maintained by their Australian owners. Contact us here...

5. Bungee Jumping, River Nile

This will be yet another scary but very interesting activity for you. This is done over the waters of the Nile River on the platform perched 44m. Try this out because it will be a memorable experience.

6. Fishing on the Nile, Source of River Nile

This is done both in the Nile River and Lake Victoria which is the largest freshwater in Uganda with many fish species, Nile perch inclusive. Get an opportunity to fish here if only you bring your equipment for the sport fishing activity and a permit from UWA.

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