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Jinja Vibes Escape: Two Waterfalls and the Source of the Nile

Jinja Vibes Escape: Two Waterfalls and the Source of the Nile

Starting Price

UGX 700,000/ person

About this expedition

A relaxed overnight break from Kampala that strings together two waterfalls, the Nile and an evening in Jinja. The road east takes you first to Ssezibwa Falls for a guided nature walk, then through Lugazi to Jinja for lunch, photographs at the Jinja bridge and a free afternoon to explore town or add bungee jumping, quad biking or rafting. Day two starts with a boat ride at the Source of the Nile, where your guide shares the river's history, followed by a nature walk at Busowoko Falls and lunch before the drive home. Transport, your driver-guide, a night's hotel stay and the meals in the itinerary are all taken care of.

What's Included

  • Ssezibwa Falls visit
  • Source of the Nile visit
  • Boat ride on the Nile
  • Busowoko Falls visit
  • Jinja bridge photography stop
  • Entrance fees for the activities listed
  • Government taxes where applicable

The Journey Path

  • Ssezibwa Falls and a Night in Jinja

    Leave Kampala early for a scenic drive east, with a waterfall walk on the way and an afternoon to enjoy Jinja at your own pace. • 7:00 AM Pick-up in Kampala; meet your driver-guide and set off for Jinja • 7:30 AM Drive to Ssezibwa Falls through the countryside and local communities • 9:00 AM Ssezibwa Falls: guided nature walk, sightseeing, photography and cultural exploration • 10:30 AM Refreshment break • 11:00 AM Continue through Lugazi along the scenic route to Jinja • 12:30 PM Lunch at a selected restaurant in Jinja • 1:30 PM Jinja bridge and Nile views: photography and sightseeing around the bridge and the river • 2:30 PM Check in at the hotel and settle in • 3:30 PM Free time: explore town, relax at the hotel or add an optional activity such as bungee jumping, quad biking or white-water rafting • 6:30 PM Dinner at the hotel • 8:00 PM Jinja's nightlife for anyone who wants it, at your own cost Overnight: Jinja Meals: Lunch, dinner

Where You'll Stay

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nestled on the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this eco-lodge offers comfortable rooms, breathtaking rainforest views, and the perfect base for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures.

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Wake up to sweeping savannah views and the sounds of wildlife nearby. This lodge combines comfort, local hospitality, and easy access to game drives and boat safaris.

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FAQs

  • Pick-up in Kampala is at 7:00 AM on day 1, and you are back in Kampala at around 6:30 PM on day 2.