Best Jinja source of the River Nile day experience
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 close to the equator to the outrageous Safari desert and up to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The river is about 6696km long and pours its water to over nine countries although it’s more centred in Uganda as well as Egypt and Sudan. This 1 day best of Jinja tour will end will a drop to you hotel.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sezibwa Falls, Mukono Uganda
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mabira Central Forest Reserve, On the Kampala - Jinja Highway, Mabira Uganda
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Jinja, Jinja, Eastern Region
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 12 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Speke Hotel, Nile Avenue Kimathi Ave, Kampala, Uganda
Traveler pickup is offered
Kampala Uganda
Airports- Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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