1 DAY JINJA TOUR

Kampala – Ssezibwa falls Our guide will pick you up from your home of residence/hotel at 6:30 am to have an early start, ensuring that you enjoy all the activities on the itinerary to the fullest. You will then travel eastwards to Jinja, stopping en route at Namawojolo roadside market to buy the delicious gonja (roasted plantain) before proceeding to Ssezibwa Falls. Ssezibwa Falls Experience These beautiful falls are located in Mukono approximately 40 km from Kampala, and their down-rush rippling sound will welcome you upon reaching the site.  You’ll get to marvel at their beauty while enjoying the traditional folklore of how a woman gave birth to them, and also learn about their importance in the Buganda culture. And a walk through the tall fringing trees and the lush vegetation to the top of the falls will avail you of breathtaking views of the surrounding area and sightings of different birds.  Nature Walk Through the Mabira Forest  At Mabira forest – one of the biggest rainforests in the country and the only one found outside of western and southern Uganda, you’ll take a nature walk along a suitable trail. On this 2-hour hike, you’ll see different bird species, red-tailed monkeys, and hopefully, the grey-cheeked mangabeys if you’re lucky while reveling in the peace and tranquility of the forest. Tour the Uganda Railway Museum On reaching Jinja, you’ll go visit the Uganda Railway Museum on the Jinja-Iganga highway. Here you’ll learn the role the railway played in the country’s history and growth as well as explore a coach and locomotive before leaving for lunch. And on your way back to the city center to enjoy lunch, you’ll drive along the historic main street, the oldest street in Jinja. Boat Trip to the Source of the Nile After lunch, you’ll go on a boat cruise to see the source of the mighty Nile River. This river flows through 11 East and Northern countries – Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi. You can enjoy photo moments next to a sign stating that it’s the source of the Nile. Then, continue to a nearby place along the Nile to see the Mahatma Gandhi monument, built in homage to the great man whose ashes were scattered in the Nile as per his death wish in 1948.  Jinja – Kampala  Set off back to Kampala after an exciting day with the expectation of arriving in the evening.  Alternative Activities If you wish to get your adrenaline pumping, then you can opt for these thrilling activities in the afternoon: White water rafting Bungee jumping Ziplining Kayaking Quad biking Tour Inclusions Transportation Tour guide/Driver Entry fees Activities fees Bottled water Lunch with a soft drink