Jinja & River Nile 1-Day Women-Guided Tour from Kampala
by The Walking Explorer Uganda Adventures
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$357.76Overview
This 1-day tour from Kampala to Jinja and the River Nile is guided by women who provide cultural and historical information throughout the trip. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi. Bottled water, entrance fees, and lunch are included. The tour starts with a visit to Ssezibwa River Falls, where participants spend about one hour walking trails and learning local stories. Next, there is a 30-minute stop in Lugazi to experience the local environment and culture. The tour continues with a visit to Mabira Forest, where guests explore the forest and learn about its wildlife and conservation. A 30-minute stop at Najjembe Market offers the chance to try local foods such as roasted chicken, beef, plantains, and Ugandan rolex (a chapati rolled with eggs and vegetables). The main part of the tour is a four-hour visit to the Source of the Nile at the Speke Monument, including a boat ride on the river and time to learn about the river and local communities. There is also a brief stop in Jinja city to view the Nile Bridge and take photos. The tour ends with a one-hour lunch at Jinja Farmers Market, featuring a buffet of local dishes. Breakfast is not included. Additional transport fees apply for pick-ups outside Kampala.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ssezibwa River Falls
Spend about one hour at Ssezibwa Falls in Mukono. Walk the trails around the falls, learn local cultural stories about the site, and view the waterfall. There are opportunities for photography and exploring the flora and fauna nearby.
60 min
Lugazi
Stop for 30 minutes in Lugazi to observe local nature and cultural sites. This visit offers views of the landscape and a chance to see local traditions and plant life.
30 min
Mabira
Explore Mabiira Forest with an emphasis on nature and wildlife. This stop includes forest walks, birdwatching, and learning about the forest's ecology and conservation efforts.
Najjembe Market
Take a 30-minute break at Najjembe Market on Jinja Road. Sample local foods such as roadside roasted chicken, beef, sweet plantains, and Ugandan rolex, a chapati rolled with eggs and vegetables. Refreshing drinks like soda and bottled water are available here.
30 min
Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
Spend about four hours at the Source of the Nile in Jinja. Visit the Speke Monument and enjoy a boat ride on the Nile River. Learn about the river's origin, local culture, and history. There are chances for photography, adventure sports like kayaking, and visiting local craft markets.
240 min
Jinja
A 30-minute stop in Jinja city to view the Nile Bridge and take photos of the area.
30 min
Jinja Farmers Market
Enjoy a one-hour lunch stop at Jinja Farmers Market with a buffet featuring various local Ugandan foods.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jinja & River Nile 1-Day Women-Guided Tour from Kampala
by The Walking Explorer Uganda Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$357.76Overview
This 1-day tour from Kampala to Jinja and the River Nile is guided by women who provide cultural and historical information throughout the trip. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi. Bottled water, entrance fees, and lunch are included. The tour starts with a visit to Ssezibwa River Falls, where participants spend about one hour walking trails and learning local stories. Next, there is a 30-minute stop in Lugazi to experience the local environment and culture. The tour continues with a visit to Mabira Forest, where guests explore the forest and learn about its wildlife and conservation. A 30-minute stop at Najjembe Market offers the chance to try local foods such as roasted chicken, beef, plantains, and Ugandan rolex (a chapati rolled with eggs and vegetables). The main part of the tour is a four-hour visit to the Source of the Nile at the Speke Monument, including a boat ride on the river and time to learn about the river and local communities. There is also a brief stop in Jinja city to view the Nile Bridge and take photos. The tour ends with a one-hour lunch at Jinja Farmers Market, featuring a buffet of local dishes. Breakfast is not included. Additional transport fees apply for pick-ups outside Kampala.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ssezibwa River Falls
Spend about one hour at Ssezibwa Falls in Mukono. Walk the trails around the falls, learn local cultural stories about the site, and view the waterfall. There are opportunities for photography and exploring the flora and fauna nearby.
60 min
Lugazi
Stop for 30 minutes in Lugazi to observe local nature and cultural sites. This visit offers views of the landscape and a chance to see local traditions and plant life.
30 min
Mabira
Explore Mabiira Forest with an emphasis on nature and wildlife. This stop includes forest walks, birdwatching, and learning about the forest's ecology and conservation efforts.
Najjembe Market
Take a 30-minute break at Najjembe Market on Jinja Road. Sample local foods such as roadside roasted chicken, beef, sweet plantains, and Ugandan rolex, a chapati rolled with eggs and vegetables. Refreshing drinks like soda and bottled water are available here.
30 min
Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
Spend about four hours at the Source of the Nile in Jinja. Visit the Speke Monument and enjoy a boat ride on the Nile River. Learn about the river's origin, local culture, and history. There are chances for photography, adventure sports like kayaking, and visiting local craft markets.
240 min
Jinja
A 30-minute stop in Jinja city to view the Nile Bridge and take photos of the area.
30 min
Jinja Farmers Market
Enjoy a one-hour lunch stop at Jinja Farmers Market with a buffet featuring various local Ugandan foods.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.