Top 20 Jinja Uganda Tourism Attractions and Activities

Jinja is popularly known as the Adventure Capital of East Africa for her long list of adrenaline activities like; White water rafting, kayaking, tubing, bungee jumping, quad biking, horseback riding, to mention but a few. River Nile is the longest river in the world and its source is found in Jinja, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, it encounters rocky paths which creates up-to fifth-grade rapids making Uganda’s River Nile one of the best rafting destinations in the world.

Apart from the adventuresome activities in Jinja, the city is also blessed with a rich history and culture to explore on your Uganda safari tour. The top attractions not to miss out on your tour to Jinja include;

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One of the best examples of the Whitewater Nile is found 27 kilometers outside of Jinja. This is the ending point of white water rafting and offers an opportunity for bird watching (especially the weaver birds), camping, and picnic outings. It is Itanda Falls where you see what true Whitewater Adventures on the Nile. Itanda Falls is an amazing site for white water plus – sights and Sounds that will delight your senses and make you want to stay longer on the Nile in Jinja.

This is the perfect sight-seeing spot for those that want to combine the Source of the Nile and the White Waters of Itanda Falls into one day. Since Bujagali is no more after the construction of a power plant that washed away the falls, now this is the perfect site for those that are interested in relaxing and chilling out in Jinja or make it a day trip from Kampala. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

2). Jinja Horseback riding, Top 20 Jinja Uganda Tourism Attractions and Activities
Horseback riding at Jinja Uganda along the Nile, you have the opportunity to explore the River, Villages, and the scenic countryside from the back of a horse. You can go horse riding for a few hours to all-day outings and there are even two days of horseback riding Safaris on the Nile. Horseback riding can be combined with other activities that you might want to do at the Nile in Jinja. Horseback riding an escorted and guided activity, safe and secure, Jinja Horseback riding can be done at almost any time, morning or afternoon. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Take a Sunset Cruise with snacks and drinks at Jinja – simply a most enjoyable experience while at Jinja on the White River Nile. There are different kinds of cruises we can arrange for you, some with BBQ Snacks. Drinks are included with some of the cruises. We can arrange private Sunset cruises for you and your group. Sunset is around 6:45 PM in Uganda. Total darkness sets in around 7:10 PM.

Jinja Sunset Cruises being around 6 pm and end around 7 pm giving you two Hours on the River. The Nile is not all White-Water at Jinja, some serene spots are perfect for a sunset cruise. That is especially true if you have a great Nile Sunset with its entire splendor. Nile Cruises should be pre-booked by us for you and part of your Safari Itinerary in Uganda. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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White water rafting at its best in Jinja on the White Nile – you might get wet, but you will never forget the experience of rafting on the Nile at Jinja in Uganda. You can take it a bit easy with a family float for you and your children. White Rafting Trips from mild to wild are half-day or full-day trips along the White Water sections of the Nile in Jinja. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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The lake’s beaches have been partially exploited for the location of tourism developments, especially hotels. These beaches include the sites at Sailing Club, Tilapia Club, and Masese. Besides the scenery, the lake can be exploited for water sports, which would attract domestic, foreign resident, and foreign non-resident tourists. Islands in Lake Victoria include Samuka, Ndaiga, LwabitookeI, and LwabitookeII. Apart from Samuka, the rest of the Islands have not been exploited for tourism purposes despite the existing potential. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

The existing potential includes boat racing, sport fishing, overnight camping, day excursions, and various water sports. Sports facilities, especially the out-standing Jinja golf pitch and the Bugembe Stadium, offer an opportunity for attracting international and national tournaments, whose participants are overnight visitors.

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Jinja has several historical sites that exist in Jinja district, that includes; Bujagali ancestral site, for Soga tribe ancestral spirits at Bujagali falls, Busoga King’s palace at Nakabango, Mpumudde hill this a historical place where the Busoga chiefs and the British Colonial Governors used to meet and also the place where King Kabalega of Bunyoro Kingdom died. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Take a Jet-Boat Ride up the Rapids of the River Nile. This is a safe adventure and you are in the hands of an able pilot who knows the River and its nuances well. This is like a roller-coaster ride on the water – the word exhilarating comes to mind and best describes a time in a Jet-Boat on the Nile, This also for those that do not want to spend the whole day on the River. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

This activity has to be booked in advance for you. Just let us know that you want to include Jet boating on the River Nile at Jinja and we will include it in your Safari itinerary with us. You will be glad that you did the most thrilling experience, to say the least.

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ATV-Quad Biking has become one of the most popular activities after white water rafting. It can be fun for the whole family. One can easily spend several days in Jinja on the Nile do some of the various activities that are offered here. This city is from a few hours to an all-day trip along the River Nile. This is also a cultural trip since you visit villages during your time on the quad-bike along the Nile. Simply let us know that you want to include this in your time on safari in Uganda and Jinja in particular. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Mountain biking along the River Nile and beyond is now a popular activity in Uganda and Jinja, in particular, done by more visitors to the Jinja area. It is a safe and sane activity, which can be done by families with children and people of all ages. Biking Trips beyond the River Nile are even offered with experienced guides who also know how to fix a bike should you have a rare break-down. The Mountain Bikes used are quality imported bikes. They are robust and take the roads you will traverse in the Jinja area. While on your bike outing you can either have a picnic lunch or lunch at a restaurant. All Bike Safaris on the Nile are guided; we will supply plenty of bottled water for you. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Bungee Jumping adventure, an activity that definitely not for the faint of heart, Yet, surprisingly make their way to Jinja on the Nile for the express purpose of Bungee Jumping into the ancient River Nile. You can do both during the daylight hours and recently nighttime Bungee Jumping. Bungee-Jumping can be done anywhere in the world, but Bungee-Jumping into the longest river on Earth, the historic River Nile is another thing altogether. Bungee Jumping adventure can be done while on your Uganda safari tour or as an independent trip while in Jinja. Please Note, the Bungee Jumping site was closed due to sliding but a new site is under construction and soon it will resume. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Jinja the home to the Source of the River Nile as discovered by John Hanning Speke in 1858, Those who lived here knew about it but Speke was the first European Explorer to find it. Today this place attracts many people all over the world. While here you will see a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian freedom fighter whose ashes were immersed in water as a way of fulfilling his will. Taking a Boat-Ride to actual birth point of the Nile where it divides its self from Lake Victoria. The site is being developed at the present to bring it to world-class tourism standards. Even now it is one of the most visited sites in Uganda. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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This is one of the best experiences on Lake Victoria and River Nile with M.V. Vanessa boat, a modern 54 Passenger Boat. This trip can either start from Jinja or Entebbe and vise-vasa, this can happen now on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays to enjoy the scenery on the world’s largest tropical Lake. This trip can be as well added to your Uganda Safari tour. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Many travelers come to relax and chill on the Nile. This is one of the ultimate chill-out locations in all of Uganda. No hustle or bustle, sit back and relax, enjoy the river Nile in style. Flatwater tubing or lazy river tubing on the River Nile in Jinja is what you need! On a hot day, there’s nothing better than a refreshing flat water tubing float with your family and a picnic with a drink in hand. This Jinja Tubbing on the Nile trip is suitable for those looking for a relaxing experience or groups with younger children while enjoying the bird-life, sunbathing and beautiful sceneries. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Jinja is one of the towns in Uganda that don’t sleep, Jinja boasts of a vibrant and robust nightlife. With several bars and night clubs like Club Sombreros, Nile View Casino, Club Velvet Jinja, Spendarz Bar, Laftaz comedy lounge, where one can experience another side of Jinja. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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Nyege Nyege festival always takes place at Nile Discovery resort beach right on the source of the River Nile in Jinja, Uganda. The art committee beautifies the site by creating structures and other decorations to make this venue a more enchanting atmosphere. Over eight thousand people attend this music festival from all over the world, to come and showcase their talent as well as watching. Jinja city being the host of the source of the Nile River it’s created a variety of adventurous games like; bungee jumping, rafting, horse riding, white water kayaking, that a client can participate in during his stay at the nyegenyege festival hence giving this three-day event hype and marking among Africa’s most attended, music festival. Click here to talk to our tour manager about this tour.

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You can opt to tour Jinja city on a walk or by motorcycle, this is an amazing experience because Jinja is among the few of Uganda’s towns with organized towns that good roads and are not congested which can enable this activity. Kindly click here to see Where to stay – Hotels and Lodges for Accommodation in Jinja Town

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