Jinja city lies in the South Eastern region of Uganda along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, East Kampala.
With a lively multi-cultural feel, considered the Capital of Busoga region. Jinja is home to the Nile River and other numerous tourist sites which attracts various tourists that flock the city from all over the world.
Before 1906, Jinja was just a fishing village. Its origin comes from the name Jinja. Two people of Buganda and Busoga origin that lived on either side of the River came up with the name, driving it from the huge rocks that were found in the area along the river Nile. This in both languages means stone.
The Great River Nile
A trip to Jinja is not complete without a visit to the Nile. Uganda is blessed to have the source of the Nile. Jinja is famous locally and internationally for its 6,650km journey of the Nile River that leaves Lake Victoria to Egypt.
White water rafting
While it’s well-known fast-moving water draws keen rafters from around the world. Anyone in Uganda can enjoy gliding over pools while rafting on the Nile.
Flat water canoeing
Experience the Nile water on the Nile away from the noise of motor engines.
Bird watching
Areas around Jinja serve as great birding destinations along Africa’s magnificent Nile, the longest River in the world. Uganda has an incredible variety of birds.
The Nile River is known to be the home to many and the best place to do bird watching is from a water Kayak. Take a journey to Jinja on the Lake Victoria and the Nile to view some of the world’s most beautiful birds.
Bungee Jumping
An activity that tests your limits of adventure and offers an experience where one plunges 43 metres down into an open space before partly immersing into the Nile water.
Tubing the Nile is another activity that one can enjoy. Floating down a river atop a tube, listening to the sounds of water and watching the world pass by, as one enjoys the great outdoors.
Looking for a way to spend and relax this festive season, Jinja is the place to be.
