Jinja Day Trip with Boat Ride on Lake Victoria & River Nile
ID: GYG813323-1295840
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day trip from Kampala to Jinja. Visit the Ssezibwa Waterfalls, take a boat ride on Lake Victoria, and explore the Jinja city markets.
Discover the beauty of Jinja on a day trip from Kampala. Visit the Ssezibwa Waterfalls, explore the Mabira Rainforest, and take a boat ride on Lake Victoria.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Kampala and head to Jinja. Stop at the Namawojoro public roadside market to taste some of Uganda’s local snacks like Rolex, plantains, chicken and beef sticks.
Next, visit the Ssezibwa Waterfalls for a brief hike to the top of the falls. Spend some time in the natural environment, walking among the trees and listening to the birds.
Continue to a tea and sugarcane plantation, the main cash crop in the region. Take some pictures of the landscape and plantations before driving through the Mabira Rainforest.
Arrive in Jinja and walk on the New Nile Bridge. Drive down to the shores of Lake Victoria and take a 1-hour boat ride on the lake. Connect to the source of the Nile and ride on the Nile River.
Enjoy a buffet lunch before driving through Jinja city markets to explore more of the city’s historical buildings and attractions. Finally, depart back to Kampala.
Highlights
- Experience the beauty of the Ssezibwa Waterfalls on a guided hike
- Take a boat ride on Lake Victoria and the Nile River
- Explore the Jinja city markets and historical buildings
- Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit a tea and sugarcane plantation and take pictures of the landscape
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
