1 Day Jinja Excursion
1 Day Jinja Excursion, Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda is one of the top tourism destinations in Uganda, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and diverse adventure activities. The city is home to the source of the River Nile, which is a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. Jinja is also known as the adventure capital of East Africa, offering a wide range of activities for adrenaline junkies. These include white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, zip-lining, and many others.
A one-day Jinja excursion offers tourists a chance to explore the adventure capital by visiting the Mabira forest, the source of the Nile, and horse riding.
Trip highlights
- Nature Walk in Mabira Forest
- Horse riding
- Boat cruise on the source of the Nile.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival and transfer to Mabira forest
After early morning breakfast, you will be met by our guide who will brief you about the details of the trip. You will then embark on your journey to Jinja with stopovers at Namawojolo food market, a place with uniquely prepared Ugandan snacks that are popular among Ugandan travelers, and Mabira forest for the first activity of the day.
Mabira Forest is a beautiful natural forest located in central Uganda, covering an area of about 300 square kilometres. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife including monkeys, birds, and butterflies making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. While on your nature walk, be respectful of their habitat and observe them from a distance and the same applies to the plants.
You may also opt to participate in zip-lining activities while you visit the forest for a little adrenaline rush for adventure lovers and seekers. The forest also has beautiful sceneries of wildlife and forest trees which are a great view for photography for instance tall trees, thick bushes, and thickets.
Horse riding
After departure from Mabira forest, you will then proceed to Jinja for the horse riding safaris. Horseback riding is a unique and exciting way to experience the beautiful landscape of the area. Horse riding in Jinja gives you a chance to visit the local communities on guided tours to explore and experience the day to day lives of the people living in this area while you enjoy the smooth transport of these animals. Furthermore, the horse rides lead you to the neighbouring villages with various farmlands and interesting livelihoods.
It can also be a sport for different people regarding the expertise that one has in regard to the activity. Therefore, the activity is fun and adventurous enough to provide lifetime experiences and memories.
Boat cruise on the source of the Nile.
After the horse riding adventure, you will proceed to Jinja for lunch before embarking on the boat cruise on Lake Victoria. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. And its source is located in Jinja at the northern end of Lake Victoria. Source of the Nile Boat Cruise is a popular boat cruise. That takes visitors on a scenic journey along the Nile River to where it begins at the source. The cruise lasts about two hours and includes a stop at a small island where visitors can get out and take photos.
This boat cruise takes visitors along the Nile River to spot wildlife and birds. Visitors can expect to see a variety of bird species. Including African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans. As well as animals like monitor lizards and otters. The evening boat cruise gives an intimate view of the sunset over the Nile. And this is thrilling to nature lovers and photographers.
Transfer back to Kampala Airport/Hotel.
After the boat cruise, you will then embark on your journey back to Kampala. Thus the end the trip.
Package Includes;
Ø All ground transportation
Ø Guide fees
Ø Lunch
Ø Drinking water and fruits
Ø Entry fees
Ø Wi-Fi
Package excludes
Ø Tips
Ø Souvenirs
Ø Activities outside the itinerary
Ø Beverages
Ø Visas
Ø International flights.