Briefs about the adventure capital of east africa (jinja)

Brief about Jinja

Jinja is an eastern Uganda town (second largest and  an adventure town)situated within the shores of Lake Victoria, its 70km from Kampala the capital city of Uganda, a drive time of approximately 2 hours can see you in jinja considering the traffic jam factor into context.

Jinja has for long been referred to as the adventure capital of East Africa. Dating back to as far as the colonial days, the town has had a number of unique features    that constantly defend its narrative. Some of the feature include the being the home to source of the famous Nile river, the surrounding of Lake Victoria one of the world’s largest fresh water lakes and the rich cultural diversity of the locals. Other economic factors may include the availability of multiple manufacturing industries that are strategically located as a result of the town being the source generation for point for Uganda’s electricity and also the recently commissioned cable bridge of its kind in east Africa.

With the above mentioned factors, the town has consistently grown to be a tourism hub. With a diversity of activities carried out in jinja, some of which include   visit to the source of the river Nile, boat cruise o the Nile,  bungee jumping , Boat cruise to the islands on lake victoria ,kayaking,white water rafting, horseback riding, nature walks,  city tour  visiting the several  craft shops,  quad biking in the outskirts  of town at the all-terrain adventure in bujagali,  viewing the water falls and so many more.  The attractions have also let to the spring up several accommodation facilities to mention hotels, guest houses and lodges, all with different standards to suit different traveler’s budgets.

Plan a trip with us to jinja carrying out activities that make jinja such an amazing tourism destination. A trip from Kampala to jinja  can see you integrate and explore other adventurous  activities some of which include  the  visit to sezibwa falls in Lugazi in buikwe district,as you move further you will arrive at Mabira forest along the highway carrying out activities such as  forest walk (nature walks) and zip-lining.

As you withdraw from Mabira forest you will be ushered to the jinja environment, a view of the gentle hills seen  from near and at a distance  completely green an indication  of well-maintained eco-system.

Plan your to jinja or to any other part of the country with jewel safaris.