Jinja City Tour: Explore Uganda's Second Largest City and the Breathtaking Mabira Forest
5.0
9 Ratings
Kampala
Embark on a thrilling Jinja City Tour and discover the wonders of Uganda's second largest city. Explore the breathtaking Mabira Forest, witness sugarcane plantations, and indulge in a free demonstration of a vast tea plantation. Uncover hidden gems, visit local markets, dine at cool restaurants, and take a boat cruise to the source of the Nile. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jinja - One day Jinja trip offers you a great opportunity to explore hidden gems of Jinja.

After meeting up we shall hit Jinja high way !

1 . Stop over to Lugazi!
Here we shall get the opportunity to observe Huge Sugarcane and Tea plantations but also other crops grown in the area and get some cool pictures it will take a round 10 minutes.

  1. Mabira forest .
    It’s the biggest tropical rainforest in Uganda which covers around 306 square kilometers!
    We got to enjoy a guided nature walk through the the forest for around 45 minutes where we observe different types of monkeys and tree species

  2. Sezibwa falls
    These are beautiful water falls on river Nile very relaxing and rewarding
    We shall take an hour doing a guided walking tour and pause for nice pictures.

  3. Jinja city and new bridge!
    It’s the second largest city here we get the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of the Jinja while exploring local and craft markets and restaurant of your choice.

  4. The source of the Nile .
    Since Nile river flows from lake Victoria we got to see both lake Victoria and river ! It’s one of the beautiful points in Jinja where most travelers come

What's Included
  • Private transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Mabira forest, the largest tropical rainforest in Uganda, spans approximately 306 square kilometers. A guided exploration of this forest is extremely rewarding as it gives you the opportunity to sight various monkey species and a plethora of trees.

A lot of Uganda’s sugar comes from Jinja, thus, we will be viewing many sugar cane plantations.

In addition, as Ugandans are more of tea-drinkers than coffee-lovers, we will show you a vast Tea plantation.

Next, we will venture to Jinja city, the second biggest in Uganda with plenty to explore. We will delve into the secrets of Jinja, from local and craft markets, to trendy eateries, and we’ll also embark on a boat journey to the Nile’s source – the most popular tourist spot in Jinja. Here, you’ll see the exact spot where the Nile streams from Lake Victoria.

Location
Kampala
We shall meet up out side Makerere University main gate.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elenapaula2016
Jan 26, 2024
Wonderful experience! - It was an unforgettable trip. Nasser is an excellent guide who explained everything very well and was always attentive to our requests. The highlight for me was the boat trip to the sources of the Nile, we saw a lot of wildlife. The visit to the Sezibwa waterfalls was also fantastic. I also liked the fact that he supports the local community with local guides who give very good explanations. For lunch he took us to a non-touristy place with very tasty and authentic food. I will definitely use this company again as soon as I can. Thank you very much, Nasser!
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Martinafuchsglobal
Oct 30, 2023
Lifetime experience in Uganda, to Jinja and the source of the Nile! - After a day in Kampala, I went on a one-day tour to Jinja to visit the source of the Nile river. It was a spectacular trip! The nature and environment were breathtaking. On the way there, my guide Steve and I also visited the Mabira Central Forest Reserve which is home to 315 bird species and 312 tree species (more bird species due to bird migration from Europe) and the Ssezibwa Falls (I call them the "Niagara Falls" of Uganda). The waterfalls mean “you can’t stop my way” in Luganda language. It’s also a traditional African medicine and spiritual healing place and its water is used for cleansing. Steve was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, very kind and a great driver navigating the sometimes chaotic traffic situations! Great value for money.
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Tracy
Oct 8, 2023
Lovely - Steve was lovely and so kind! He went all the way to pick us up out of town! We did see so many things.
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M8467tlscottb
Jun 30, 2023
Great tour! Good price! No Stress! - Steve is a great tour guide! From responding to inquiries and questions immediately on WhatsApp to a seamless pickup, there was no worries during the whole excursion. The falls were great, the forest calming, and the river cruise a great way to round out the day. Steve is very friendly, easy to talk to, funny, and gives solid information at every spot. I also did the walking tour of Kampala with him. I cannot recommend him enough.
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Hyunjungkim1234
May 30, 2023
Great day trip to Jinja! - Steve is a great guide- very friendly and knowledgeable about history, culture, events in Uganda. The trip is a long car ride, but it wasn’t boring and the scenery on the way was beautiful. Also the street food on the way was one of my favorite! Highly recommend the tours with Steve!
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Fpdube
Mar 22, 2023
An amazing introduction to the culture of Uganda - I met Steve for one of his famous walking tours of Kampala, of which I have only good things to share. Since I wanted to go to Jinja to kayak the Nile (a fantastic experience), I organized with Steve for him to bring me there and pick me up a few days later. Steve brought me in his car to Bujagali, a little town just past Jinja town. His explanations of his country's culture, politics, and lifestyle characteristics were most interesting. I certainly learned a lot on the way to, and back from, Jinja.
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Archie
Mar 16, 2023
Fantastic tour - Steve was a fantastic tour guide. Super friendly with great respect and local knowledge. If you have some experience with kayaking make sure you ask to do it along the Nial to the falls. Prepare yourself for a bit of a drive, packing some water and snacks as the roads aren’t great and traffic can get a little hectic. Steve also has a walking tour in Kampala which I highly recommend!
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Evbara
Mar 9, 2023
Fun one day adventure from Kampala - Great experience! We stopped on the way at a tea farm and spoke to one of the employees and took some pictures, walked across the impressive hydroelectric dam, and then I had a private white water kayaking lesson. The day was topped off with a boat ride to the source of the Nile. Great full day adventure, thanks Steve!
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Getruden2023
Feb 10, 2023
Full day Jinja tour . - Thanks Steve for a wonderful tour! He drove us safely from Kampala and took us to the source of the Nile and Itanda falls ! We really enjoyed it with my son!! So I would highly recommend this tour! Good luck 😀
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