Jinja & Sezibwa Falls Adventure
Overview
Safari Overview
Escape to eastern Uganda on this refreshing 5 day adventure combining nature, culture, and adrenaline in Jinja the adventure capital of East Africa. Start with a cultural and spiritual stop at Sezibwa Falls, an ancient Buganda heritage site famed for its twin waterfalls and rich legends. Continue to Jinja to experience the iconic Source of the Nile, thrilling white water rafting, scenic boat rides, and vibrant local life along Africa’s longest river.
This short safari is ideal for adventure seekers, families, or couples looking for a unique extension to their Uganda safari. Enjoy a blend of waterfalls, river scenery, adventure sports, and laid back charm on the banks of the Nile.
Safari Highlights
- Guided nature and cultural walk at Sezibwa Falls.
- Visit the Source of the Nile and take a boat cruise to the exact point where the Nile begins.
- Thrilling white water rafting on the Nile (full or half-day).
- Explore Jinja town’s craft markets and colonial era architecture.
- Optional activities: quad biking, horseback riding, kayaking, or sunset cruise.
- Relax at a riverside lodge with stunning Nile views.
Included/Exclude
- 4 nights’ accommodation at a mid-range riverside lodge ( breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Sezibwa Falls guided visit and entry fees
- Source of the Nile boat cruise
- Jinja town tour
- White water rafting (full or half day)
- Guided community/village walk
- Bottled drinking water during transfers and activities
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- International flights and Uganda visa fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not specified (quad biking, horseback riding, sunset cruises, spa treatments)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks not specified
Tour Plan
Depart Kampala after breakfast for a short drive to Sezibwa Falls, about 45 minutes away. Enjoy a guided nature walk to learn about this sacred Buganda site, its twin waterfalls, caves, and local legends. Spot monkeys and colorful birds in the surrounding forest.
Continue your scenic drive to Jinja, arriving at your lodge by the Nile in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Jinja town, visiting craft shops, the colonial era railway station, and colorful local markets. Dinner and overnight at your riverside lodge.
After breakfast, visit the Source of the Nile, where John Hanning Speke first documented the river’s origin. Take a relaxing boat ride to the exact point where Lake Victoria spills into the Nile.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge or choose an optional activity like quad biking or horseback riding along the Nile banks. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise with snacks and drinks as the sun dips below the river. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast for a full-day or half-day white water rafting adventure on the mighty Nile. Paddle through thrilling grade 3 to 5 rapids with experienced guides  one of the best rafting spots in the world.
If rafting isn’t your thing, alternative activities include tubing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding. Return to your lodge for a relaxed dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, join a guided community walk to a nearby village. Learn about local life along the Nile, visit a school or farm, and see how river life supports communities. Return for lunch at your lodge.
The afternoon is yours to unwind  swim in the pool, read a book overlooking the Nile, or book an optional spa treatment. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some final relaxation by the Nile. Depending on your departure time, squeeze in an optional boat ride or craft shopping in Jinja town before beginning the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.
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