Full Day Trip to Jinja via Nile Boat Cruise

Ssezibwa River Falls

Nestled within the verdant embrace of Uganda’s lush landscape lies a hidden gem, a testament to nature’s artistic prowes. This enchanting natural wonder, a haven of cascading waters, verdant flora, and ancient legends, has remained a well-kept secret, awaiting those with a thirst for exploration. Upon arrival, the senses are instantly enveloped in a tapestry of sensations. The music of rushing water greets your ears, setting the tone for the enchantment that awaits. The sight that unfolds is a spectacle of nature’s artistry—two waterfalls cascade from differing heights, through the rocks, creating a harmonious chorus of cascading water that pours into a deep pool. This cultural heritage site is home to over 200 bird specials and primates like the red tailed monkeys. Before reaching the falls, you will an optional stop over at Namawojjolo. Here you can enjoy Uganda delicious street food.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Namawojjolo is popular for its roasted plantain and nyama choma (BBQ - meat and chicken ). Its a delight for travellers who frequent the market to quench their thirst and hunger. One of the most unique items here is the roasted Chicken that tastes like no other you have eaten else where.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mabira Forest

This is one of Uganda's largest surviving Natural Forests covering an area of 306 sq km. Mabira Forest is predominantly a secondary forest that has grown for more than 100 years with minimal disturbance hence accumulating an impressive diversity of wildlife which include: 312 species of trees and shrubs and some of the shrubs have been discovered to be unique to Mabira forest and not found anywhere else. It is home to 316 bird species, 219 butterflies, 97 moths and 35 species of small mammals such as Duikers, Bushbucks, Squirrels, Red-tailed Monkeys, and the Uganda Mangabey a primate which is found only in Uganda. Mabira forest has well established trail networks in 3 different areas of the forest where you can do a nature walk and discover the amazing nature in this beautiful jungle. Experience tranquility as you walk under the canopies in what can be termed as forest bathing. Do you know forest bathing is said to drastically enhance immunity?

50 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The iconic Source of the Nile Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge across the Victoria Nile. The bridge is the region’s first stay cable bridge. It replaced the Nalubaale Bridge, which was built in 1954

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Source Of River Nile Jinja

Finally we arrive at the source of River Nile. Here the world’s longest river starts its 4000 mile journey to the Mediterranean sea through to Sudan and Egypt. When you arrive at the source of the Nile, your first encounter are the beautiful gardens in the vicinity. Next is the several craft shops with mostly African pieces sourced from all over the country. You can then visit and photograph several monuments which have a historical attachment to the Nile. For example, Mahatma Gandhi requested that some of his ashes be sprinkled in the Nile after cremation along many other rivers in the world. Another monument is that of John Speke .It marks the spot from where the British adventurer John Hanning Speke stood to behold the “mighty Nile” You will enjoy a boat cruise with a motorised traditional boat to where the river waters ‘start’ separating from the lake waters, the spot is clearly marked with a sign post. You will be sure to enjoy a truly Uganda Cuisine

3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Before setting off back to Kampala, have a drive through Jinja town. Jinja is one of Uganda`s largest towns, having once been the capital city. It began as an urban settlement in 1901 by the British settlers. It was planned under colonial rule in 1948 by Ernst May, German architect and urban planner. Jinja grew economically with considerable expansion of commercial activities before the town later becoming the focus of modern manufacturing industries and the industrial heart-land for Uganda. The construction of the Owen Falls Dam in 1947 provided an impetus for these developments and marked a major turning point in the economic development of the town and the country at large.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free