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Jinja

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River Rafting & Tubing · Kayaking & Canoeing · Historic Sites
Adventure Capital of East Africa
Travelers looking for an adrenaline boost flock to Jinja, a bustling town on the shores of Lake Victoria, known as the source of the White Nile. Popular things to do in Jinja include kayaking and rafting on the Nile, as well as a plethora of other activities, including bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseback rides. On a tour of Jinja, you can enjoy the verdant surroundings and scenic lakeside, visit a local brewery, or roam the busy marketplaces and restaurants. Arrange all the small, but important details of your Jinja trip itinerary using our Uganda road trip planning tool.
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    Top Jinja tours

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    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Source of the Nile - Speke Monument ©
    Historic Site
    Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Victoria Nile ©
    Water Body
    Victoria Nile
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Jinja

    Tororo Rock ©
    Geologic Formation
    Tororo Rock
    Tororo
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Our Lady of Peace Cathedral
    Church
    Our Lady of Peace Cathedral
    Lugazi
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ssezibwa Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Ssezibwa Falls
    Mukono
    3.3
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Jinja

    Source of the Nile - Speke Monument ©
    Budget and backpacker-friendly lodgings are abundant in Jinja, situated mostly near the riverside and the railway station. Waterfront resorts, cozy guesthouses, and mid-range hotels are also common, lining the streets of the city center and the lakeshore.
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