3 DAYS TRIP TO JINJA
This is a 3 days trip to East Africa’s adrenaline capital situated 78 kilometers in the east of Kampala along the shores of Lake Victoria. Your 2 days trip to Jinja takes you through amazing experiences such as en-route visits to Ssezibwa waterfalls, zip-lining through the tree canopies of Mabira forest and a hike through the forest to Griffin waterfalls. Other activities include white water rafting along the Nile River, quad biking through villages, a sunset boat cruise to the source of the Nile, flat water tubing and visits to the Uganda railway museum as well as several craft shops.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Transfer to Jinja with stops at Ssezibwa falls and Mabira forest (Griffin falls).
The trip starts very early in the morning with a pickup at the area of your residence in Kampala or Entebbe and embark on a drive to Jinja with stops at Ssezibwa waterfalls and Mabira forest. At Ssezibwa waterfalls, you will capture its scenic beauty, make a hike to its top as well as have an insight into the fall’s significance to the Buganda Kingdom evidenced by the cultural and traditional practices that will be seen taking place. You will proceed to Mabira forest where you will be ushered in by forest birds, monkeys such as the red-tailed, vervet, colobus monkeys and many others. Report to the briefing spot to learn about what is required of you during the zip-lining activity. Experienced zip-lining guides will lead you through the old trees as you traverse a network of five zip-lines while watching the forest layers from a vintage point high in the tree canopies. Get off the zip-lines for a hike to Griffin waterfalls while being treated to the sightings of several primates, birds and butterfly species. Return to the visitors’ center and proceed with your drive to Jinja with another stop for your lunch before arriving to check-in at your hotel waiting to have dinner and an overnight.
Day 2: Nile adventure.
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and head out for a half day white water rafting on the Nile River covering various rapids. Return to your hotel for lunch before you head out for Quad biking where you will ride through villages as you interact with local communities. This activity lasts between 30 minutes to an hour after which you will head out for an evening boat cruise referred to as a sunset cruise to the source of the Nile for an experience where the Nile River starts its long journey. Get back to your hotel to have dinner and an overnight.
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and head out for a half day white water rafting on the Nile River covering various rapids. Return to your hotel for lunch before you head out for Quad biking where you will ride through villages as you interact with local communities. This activity lasts between 30 minutes to an hour after which you will head out for an evening boat cruise referred to as a sunset cruise to the source of the Nile for an experience where the Nile River starts its long journey. Get back to your hotel to have dinner and an overnight.
Day 3: Tubing, Railway museum & craft shops and departure.
Arise today morning for a scrumptious breakfast and report back to the Nile River for flat water tubing with experienced and professional adrenaline guides. This activity lasts for approximately an hour after which you will make visits to the Uganda railway museum and several craft shops to have some souvenirs to take with you home. Get back to the hotel for your lunch and later embark on your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe marking the end of your 3 days in Jinja trip.