Overview
A 1 day Jinja group tour is offered to a group of visitors in Uganda but on a tight schedule. This is a thrilling tour that takes you to the source of the Nile River, which is the longest in the whole world. A calm boat cruise will be done on Lake Victoria which is the second largest fresh water lake in the planet. There are so many interesting wildlife species to see while here, including butterflies, birds and crocodiles. The journey also offers a tour within the city of Jinja where you can explore the Railway Museum, Igenge Palace etc.
The 1 day Jinja group tour starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe. We shall also offer a seasoned English-speaking driver guide to enhance the overall experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Jinja. Boat Cruise to the source of the Nile. Jinja City Tour and Departure.
Have breakfast at your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe before our driver guide picks you up. Today you will be taken to Jinja city, a place that offers some of the best thrilling activities for visitors. This is a 109 km scenic drive from Kampala, along Jinja road and passing through the beautiful Mabira Forest Reserve. Views to enjoy during the drive include forests, tea plantations, sugarcane plantations, swamps, urban and per-urban settlements and more. Once you reach the Nile River, you will cross it via the new Source of the Nile Bridge.
Arrive in Jinja and start enjoying the highlights such as heading to the source of the Nile for photoshoots. This is a unique experience that also offers views of birds and other aquatic wildlife. You will do this while on a guided boat cruise from Lake Victoria towards the Nile River. A lot of exciting true and mystical stories will be told by the local guide regarding the lake and the river. You may also get a chance of taking photos of where John Speke stood while discovering the source of the Nile. You will have lunch before going for a Jinja City tour.
The city offers plenty of exciting activities to experience: visits to the Jinja Railway Museum, Igenge Palace and the craft shops. These offer insights into the role of Jinja in Uganda’s social and economic transformation before, during and after British rule. At the craft shops you will explore the various lovely handmade crafts, and buying some items is possible. The vendors make and sell mats, baskets, cloth, jewelry and huts among others. These are good for mementos.
This is a very great opportunity to interact with the people, who largely composed of the Basoga tribe. This is also a place where people from different tribes and races live and work. After enjoying the activities Jinja has offered your group, the guide will drive you back to Kampala safely and comfortably. It is you who will decide whether to be dropped off at your accommodation or at Entebbe International Airport. After this the thrilling 1 day Jinja group tour has come to an end. Your flight departing Uganda will be available.