Jinja Adventure: Source of the Nile Tour
5.0
28 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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jinja - A one-day trip to Jinja provides a fantastic chance to discover the hidden treasures of the area.
    After gathering, the journey will commence on the Jinja highway!
  1. Stopover at Lugazi!
    Here, there will be an opportunity to view vast sugarcane and tea plantations, along with other local crops, and capture some great photos. This stop will…
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What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Pick up in Kampala
  • Water/soda with lunch
  • Lunch
  • Guiding fees
  • Boat cruise
What's Not Included
  • Extra 20 USD when there is only one person booked for the tour.
Additional Information

Key Attractions

  1. Source of the River Nile
  2. Lake Victoria
  3. Mabira Tropical Rainforest
  4. Sezibwa Waterfalls
  5. Jinja City
    ~ Begin the journey from your hotel in Kampala at 7:00 AM with our driver guide, heading towards Jinja, the country’s second-largest city.
    ~ The first stop is Sezibwa Waterfalls, a site of great cultural importance and a…
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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.

Customer Ratings
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Cleangreen88
Jul 22, 2025
A great way to spend a day in Kampala - An excellent experience. We were only 2 for the trip. We were picked up on time (good communication before with all details) and went on to visit all the places including the Ssezibwa Falls, a nice guided tour in the Mabira forest reserve, and a boat ride in Lake Victoria with the mandatory visit to the "Source of the Nile" hut in the middle of the lake. The guide was very knowledgable, friendly, and accommodated our needs including taking us to vegetarian only restaurants. Highly recommended!
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Gerrit
May 12, 2025
Competent guide of a professional tour - Nice tour with four stops: the waterfalls, the forrest reserve, the boat trip on the Lake Victoria to the source of the Nile, and lunch with traditional food. Our guide Steve pointed out many birds and other animals that we encountered, describing them expertly. The walk through the forrest was quiet and also interesting, a real rain forrest with interesting trees and other plants that the guide there explained very competently. Good idea to bring closed shoes for the small hikes at the waterfalls and the forrest.
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Leonoraoliviap
Apr 23, 2025
A day to remember in Jinja – Super recommended! 🌊✨ - I arranged my trip to Jinja a few weeks earlier with Steven, and from the first message he was super professional and helpful. We immediately set the date and everything went smoothly! On the day of the tour, Steven arrived on time in front of my hotel. Very kind, he helped me with my bags (I had to move to another city in the afternoon, so I left them in the car for the whole day). From there began one of the best experiences of my trip! Steven is a crazy company: we never stopped talking! He told me a lot of curiosities, stories about the country and details about every place we stopped. The first stop? The Ssezibwa Falls, without a doubt one of my absolute favorite places! The tour lasts about 30 minutes but I recommend to live the beginning when you see the falls in front because it deserves so much. In every place visited there was a local guide who accompanied us and explained everything in detail. Steven also always made sure I was comfortable: a bottle of water, a stop, anything... always very careful! The highlight: the boat trip! Private trip in the company of Steven, the guide and the commander. The tour included a sweeping panorama of Lake Victoria with a stop at the source of the Nile. And then we went to lunch in a place in the city where I ate very well, culinary choice very enough! Another thing I really enjoyed (especially for solo travelers) is that Steven is a great photographer, he helped me take a lot of photos and videos, so I can relive this day. Finally what about, also in terms of prices is the best option in town! It's $130 per person if you're at least two or $150 if you're alone. The price includes hotel pick-up (if nearby), car trip, visit to Ssezibwa Falls, walk in Mabira Forest, boat trip, lunch and return to the city. Little tip for those who want to do this experience: leave early in the morning, because the traffic can be a nightmare (of course it's not their fault, but it's right to know). A huge thank you to Steven for his welcome, sympathy and company. A day full of emotions, nature and discoveries. Undoubtedly one of the best days of my trip. Super, MEGA recommended! 💯❤️
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242annikad
Jan 20, 2025
Weekend Trip to Jinja - This weekend trip to Jinja with Steve as our tour guide was packed with great adventures. Two of my girlfriends and I initially met Steve for a walking tour in Kampala where we knew he’d be the best person to take us on a fun weekend trip. We received tours from locals tour guides at the gorgeous Sezibwa falls and lush Mabira rainforest followed by shopping at a local street market and a sunset boat tour of the source of the Nile. The following day we went rafting on the Nile to complete our journey in Jinja. Steve is both fun and knowledgeable, but what makes him an expert tour guide is the connections he has to local individuals and businesses, allowing this trip to be a truly authentic experience in Jinja.
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Olivias
Dec 4, 2024
Jinja city - I experienced a good moment with Steve at jinja tour , Steve did a great job 👏 👍 is a good guide with a good experience. I believe to explore more with Steve tour guide.
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Pedro
Sep 15, 2024
Many tours in 1 - This is not a small tour with just quick photo shoots, Steve actually got specific tour agents for every spot! One for the tropical rainforest, another one for the waterfalls, and finally, one more for the Source of Nile. This guaranteed an excellent visit!
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Juliusjbk
Jun 9, 2024
A trip to Jinja - Great tour and Steve was a great tour guide, we really enjoyed this trip from the nature walk to the hike and a boat ride ! Thanks again !
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Oliviast2024
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour with Steve - I pretty much enjoyed this tour, The boat ride to the source of the Nile was very fantastic! Thanks Steve for organizing everything! Highly recommended
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Allandd2898xf
Jun 8, 2024
Wonderful tour - This was a wonderful tour with our guide Steve,He is very knowlegeable and well exprienced ,I really liked the hike at Sezibwa falls and lunch was great ! All the best Steve.
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Eugene
Jan 17, 2025
Fun time in Jinja - Had a great time. Steve was a great tour guide. Best part was the boat cruise. Had a great time. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Uganda
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