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1-DAY BEST OF UGANDA JINJA CITY TOUR –UGANDA SHORT TOURS
Overview of the 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
This 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour is one of the most popular Uganda Safari tour packages. This 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour is an excellent option for both Uganda and foreign families, those who have already visited the Ugandan national parks or are visiting Uganda for a short time for a workshop/business trip. The 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour offers both local and international tourists a chance to explore one of the most scenic cities in Uganda and all the tourist attractions in Jinja city. While travelling to Jinja for the 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour, you will have different stops to explore other points of interest such as Ssezibwa Falls and Mabira forest.
Jinja is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Uganda. It has been recently upgraded to full city status and we expect it to grow even further as people choose to invest away from the crowded Kampala city. The name is Jinja means “Place of Rocks” according to the Baganda. The town is located at a point (Nile) that naturally separates the Baganda and Basoga tribe. Jinja started as a fishing village but later on, became an important trading route connecting East and Central Uganda. Jinja grew to become the industrial of Uganda with the building of the Owen Falls electricity dam. Unfortunately, the expulsion of Asians by Idi Amin Dada led to the decline of the town allowing Kampala to slowly become the industrial hub of Uganda. CLICK HERE TO BOOK TO 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
As Jinja lost its status as the industrial hub of Uganda, it embraced tourism and became the most visited town in Uganda by almost every traveller who travels to Uganda for the breathtaking Uganda safari, Uganda wildlife safaris, Uganda tour, Uganda tours, Uganda gorilla trekking tour, Uganda gorilla trekking safari tour, Uganda wildlife adventure, Uganda wildlife life tour, Uganda wildlife life safari, Uganda cultural tour and best of Uganda wildlife & gorilla trekking tours, Uganda bird-watching Tour, Uganda bird-watching safari, Entebbe one-day Tour, Uganda Birding Tour in Entebbe, Uganda safari, Mabamba shoebill Tour or birding safari in Uganda. A key attraction for Jinja is the river Nile and related activities like bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing the Nile, horseback riding and Quad biking. These adrenaline-raising activities have made Jinja a very popular destination for those who want something different and relaxation. Jinja is naturally calm and blessed with amazing scenery. The weather is excellent because of its location close to the Nile and Lake Victoria.
Please Note: Although this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour is excellent for those on a short business trip to Uganda, the Uganda safari or Uganda tour is also perfect for families already in the country. The activities are not very tiring like the Uganda gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi national park mountain hiking. You can read more about our Uganda short tours like 1 day Kampala city tour, 1 day Entebbe city walking tour, 2 days Uganda –Rwanda gorilla trekking tour, and a 1-day Ngamba island chimpanzee trekking tour. In case you are interested in the 2-day white water rafting tour in Jinja, please let us know.
The main highlights during this 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour;
- Visiting Mabira forest and going for a jungle or canopy walk
- Visiting the Ssezibwa Falls
- A comprehensive tour of the Jinja town
- Visiting the source of the Nile
- A boat ride
Optional activities for this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour are bungee jumping, white water rafting, tubing the Nile, quad biking or horseback riding.
Details of this 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
Our guide will pick you up from Entebbe, Kampala or Jinja in the morning (6:30 am) to go start this 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour; the pickup time will depend on your location that day. Pickup can be from your residence, hotel or any point. The Guide will take you through the program of the day and let you know what to expect on this 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour. After the briefing, the driver will start the journey to Jinja in case pickup was in Kampala/Entebbe. As you travel towards Jinja, enjoy the great views of Kampala and its suburbs. Some of the best-roasted chicken can be bought along the way and especially in a popular fast-food market in Namawojolo.
Visit the Ssezibwa Falls: The first stop on this 1 day Jinja city tour–Uganda short tour will be at the amazing Ssezibwa Falls – 20 miles from Kampala. The falls are created as the river Ssezibwa flows down a group of rocks. These beautiful falls are not just scenic wonders but an important cultural site for the people of Buganda. Upon reaching the Ssezibwa Falls, a resident Guide will take you around the site. Check out the amazing scenery and enjoy the cool atmosphere around the falls. You will be taken for a hike to the top of the falls for even better views and opportunities to take photos. The Ssezibwa Falls is a birder’s paradise with species such as Cormorants, Great Blue Turacos, Striped Kingfishers, White-throated Bee-eaters, and Woodland Kingfishers among others.
The Ssezibwa Falls are also home to three species of primates, butterflies, cobras, green Mambas, lizards, mongoose and otters. If time allows and you are interested, you can request to be taken to a shrine at the top of the falls to learn about the history and myths surrounding the formation of the shrine. Legend has it that the falls were created by spirits that chose to settle at the river Ssezibwa. Because of that many people visit the resident witch doctors to perform sacrifices and gain favour/blessings from the gods. CLICK HERE TO BOOK TO 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
Visit Mabira Forest: After the Ssezibwa Falls; the next stop is Mabira forest as you continue with this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour. Mabira Forest is the largest rainforest in central Uganda. It covers an area of about 300 square kilometres and is home to ancient trees, 219 species of butterflies, 316 species of birds, reptiles, flowers and moths. Mabira is also home to small primates like the Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red-tailed and Vervet monkeys. One can also spot squirrels, bushbucks and forest duikers. While in Mabira, you will be taken for a nature walk which takes about 2 hours. Alternatively, you can choose to go for Zip-lining. Zip-lining allows you to get an aerial view of the forest and observe resident creatures like birds or primates. After completing your tour of Mabira, your guide will continue the journey of this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour towards Jinja. As you approach Jinja, you will pass through the vast sugarcane and tea plantations in Lugazi village. CLICK HERE TO BOOK TO 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
Jinja Town Tour: Once you reach Jinja, you will be taken straight for a tour of the town; Depending on what time you reach, you will have a stop for lunch in Jinja town. Before and immediately after Uganda’s independence, Jinja town had a large Asian population. They were in charge of most of the businesses and industries in the town. When President Idi Amin of Uganda expelled them, the industries were left in the hands of inexperienced individuals who had connections to the government at the time. Many of the industries collapsed but some have now been revived. Apart from the industries, there are also old Asian-style buildings which were built during colonial times.
Visit the Source of R. Nile: After touring the town and lunch, the next item if not the highlight of this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour will be to visit the source of the river Nile. The source of the Nile is located at a point where the river Nile leaves Lake Victoria and begins its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. You will not only take a boat to the exact source of the Nile but also further to Lake Victoria and some beautiful islands. The entire area has amazing scenery and you could spend the whole day marvelling at small islands, fishermen throwing their nets or locals washing clothes along the river banks. Birders will be impressed with species available like Cormorants, Egrets, Fish Eagles and Pelicans. After visiting the source of the Nile by boat, you will stop to buy a souvenir from some of the best artisan shops from around the source of the River Nile
Visit the Kalagala Falls: This will be the last destination to visit on this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour after visiting the source of the Nile. The Kalagala Falls are known for whitewater rafting and other water sports like tubing the Nile or canoeing. After visiting these falls, you will start the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe and that will mark the end of this 1 day Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour. But in case you are interested in white water rafting, bungee jumping or quad biking, please tell us in advance and we would recommend our 2-day 1 night Jinja city tour. CLICK HERE TO BOOK this 1 day best of Jinja city tour –Uganda short tour
