Jinja, which is 3,750 feet above sea level, is situated in the northernmost point of Victoria in southeast Uganda, just north of the equator. It has a fairly comfortable climate with 63 to 82-degree temperature ranges (F)
Jinja is dispersed outside of the city core, with a few elevated structures. While it is currently undergoing significant upgrades, such as the building of new tourist hotels and the discovery of more new tourist adventure sports and activities, it still has a much more relaxed vibe than the nearby Ugandan capital city of Kampala.
The district’s most notable geographic features are immediately apparent as you travel into Jinja from Kampala: Jinja city is located on the east bank of the Nile, where the world’s longest river, the Nile, begins its 6670-kilometer trek from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. The drive to Jinja takes place through diverse regions of Uganda, including tiny townships, farmland, the Mabira forest, and sugar and tea plantations, on a day off from the traffic and congestion of Kampala.
Tour details
With this 2-day adventure tour to Jinja, you may discover the natural splendor of the Nile. The region of east and central Africa is dubbed the “capital of adventure.” The trip is best suited for people with a tight schedule who nonetheless want to try their hand at adrenaline-pumping adventure activities. Two excellent days of exploration, pleasure, and excitement will be the best experience.
The itinerary is entirely up to you; you can select from rafting, kayaking, and tubing as well as bungee jumping, zip line, and river sliding, among other things. The hub of adventure and enjoyment in Uganda is without a doubt Jinja. You can choose the hotel of your choice or allow us the option to make the decision for you; either way, you’ll enjoy it.
What to anticipate
The experience is always distinct, whether it is done privately or with a group of like-minded people. Expect to have the most fun you’ve ever had, cross a bridge of a different kind where adrenaline rules the day, and enjoy delicious cuisine, joyful people, and exciting activities on our Jinja excursions.
While we go for fun, your safety is our top priority, and we keep that in mind in every decision we make so that we can provide you with the greatest vacation possible. This includes experienced rafting guides, kayakers, tubing, and the entire team of pros at the bungee platform. Activities include zip line, high canopy, river tubing, grade 5 white water rafting, and kayaking the Nile adventure.
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast in the early morning, the driver will continue east to Jinja, which many tourists refer to as the adventure capital of east Africa. Jinja was originally an industrial city in Uganda. We will travel through shopping towns, hills filled with tea and sugarcane estates, and the Mabira tropical natural forest as we make our way out into the countryside. In Namawojolo Town, you can get some chicken and plantains that have been grilled on the side of the road to satisfy your appetite.
Just in time for lunch, as you cross the bridge, we will be in Jinja. From there, you can travel to Busowoko Falls, one of the most thrilling locations along the Nile, by taking a short detour. Following your sightseeing, you will be driven back to Bujagali, where your evening adventure will begin. Here, you can choose between tubing and kayaking on the Nile as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at 2 Friends’ guest house, Hotel Paradise, Kingfisher resort.
Day 2: Other activities and departure
Breakfast is served first thing in the morning before you depart for your journey on the Nile. If you want to go rafting, you will be taken to the location where your activity experience will begin, where you will join professional rafting guides for a grade 5 white water rafting. As you hit the waves, fall off your rafting boat, or even take a bath in the swiftly moving waters, it is an exciting experience.
If bungee is something you’re interested in, you’ll be transported to bungee jumping for an exhilarating river leap. Just let your thoughts wander and have fun on the swing, which is really enjoyable and safe. Or you can opt to go zip lining in the Mabira forest or spend the first half of the day ascending the magnificent Kagulu hill, which is located 60 kilometers east of Jinja. After finishing all of your activities, the driver will bring you back to Kampala, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport in time for a late flight which marks the end of the Jinja city tour.
