Uganda · Rafting

Full-Day Jinja Town Tour from Kampala with Nile Boat Ride and Rafting

1 Day Round trip from Kampala Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stop at Mabira Forest, the largest remaining tropical forest in Central Uganda
  • 02 Explore the source of the Nile by boat in Jinja
  • 03 Experience white water rafting on an adventurous stretch of the Nile near Bujagali Falls
  • 04 Drive through the historical town of Jinja and enjoy a brief town tour

Explore the highlights of Jinja on this full-day tour from Kampala, with a scenic drive through eastern Uganda and a stop at Mabira Forest, the largest remaining tropical forest in Central Uganda. Visit the source of the Nile and discover it by boat before continuing through the historical town of Jinja to Bujagali Falls. The day also includes white water rafting on one of the river's most adventurous and sought-after stretches, along with lunch and time for a brief town tour.

Visit the source of the Nile and explore it by boat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Jinja
Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Jinja Town, Source of the Nile and Bujagali Adventure

  • Meet your tour guide in Kampala and drive to Jinja in the eastern part of the country.
  • Make a brief stop at Mabira Forest, the largest remaining tropical forest in Central Uganda, before continuing to the source of the Nile in Jinja.
  • Visit the source of the Nile and explore it by boat.
  • Drive through this historical town before heading to Bujagali Falls, where you will participate in white water rafting, considered one of the most adventurous and sought-after sports on this part of the river.
  • Enjoy lunch before setting off on a brief tour of the historical town of Jinja.
  • Drive back to Kampala in the late afternoon.
Mabira Forest, Source of the Nile, Bujagali Falls

Where this trip takes you

Mabira Forest, Source of the Nile, Bujagali Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Rafting fee

  • Transportation

  • Lunch

  • English-speaking Ugandan guide allowance

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • Alcohol and spirits

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Kampala.

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