JINJA TOWN TOUR

Source of the Nile - Full Day Trip - Tour code: ODJSM

The Nile starts its 4000-mile journey to the Mediterranean from Lake Victoria. See the source of the Nile and the surrounding environs in Jinja town. Jinja is best known for the Source of the River Nile at the now submerged Rippon Falls.

It was previously the industrial capital of Uganda. Owen Falls Dam, located just downstream from the Source of the Nile, provides hydro-electric power for Uganda and parts of Kenya.

Depart from Kampala, heading east to Jinja passing coffee, tea and sugar plantations and colourful roadside fruit/vegetable markets. First stop is at Mabira Forest to see primates, birds and butterflies and on to the Owen Falls Dam and the submerged source of the Nile.

Lunch at the Black Lantern for you to enjoy a variety of sumptuous dishes. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Bujagali Falls along the banks of the magnificant River Nile and its famous rapids (world renowned White Water Rafting trips are also available).

Return to Kampala in the afternoon or early evening.

Tour Prices:

1 pax - USD160	2 pax - USD100pp
3 pax - USD80pp	4 pax - USD70pp
5 pax - USD65pp	6 or more pax - USD60pp

Price includes:

Return ground transport from Kampala, English speaking driver/guide and Lunch as stated above.

Overnight option:

Extend your trip to enjoy a more relaxed visit or perhaps take in some other activities available in and around Jinja. Pearl of Africa Tours and Travel has a set of Activity Tours available for you, such as birdwatching, fishing, golfing and horse riding.  For the more adventurous traveller we have Adventure Activity Tours also available, such as White Water Rafting (see above link), flat Water canoeing, bungee jumping, river boarding, quad biking, kayaking, rock wall climbing, wilderness float trips.