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Destination · Eastern Region

Jinja

Jinja sits where the Victoria Nile leaves Lake Victoria — Uganda's adventure capital.

White-water rapids, calm tubing pools, bungee, horse rides along the banks and sunset cruises: if it happens on water, it happens here first.

Source of the Nile

Grade III–V white-water rapids

Tubing, kayaking and bungee

Riverside lodges and camps

Things to do in Jinja

Best time to visit

Year-round; the Nile is warmest September–March.

Getting there

2 hours by road east of Kampala; Ziara transfers available.