Jinja day tour program
The one day Jinja tour starts as early as possible with the driver guide picking you from the agreed place by 7.30am. We aim to beat the menacing traffic jam through the city and save enough time to be able to enjoy all the day’s activities without rush. This adventure in Jinja of exploring the enchanting Sezibwa Falls, tranquil Busowoko Waterfalls, and the iconic source of the Nile, immersing yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of this vibrant town.
Sezibwa Falls tour
After roughly 40 minutes of driving we get to our first destination of the day, which is the Sezibwa Falls. These spectacular falls are situated about 20 miles along the Kampala – Jinja highway. They are surrounded by lush greenery of beautiful lawns, big trees, shrubs, bushes and a small forest. The site is alive with activity from birds, monkeys, butterflies and other wildlife which inhabits the Sezibwa River and the nearby jungles. The Sezibwa are an important Buganda Cultural Heritage Site where traditional worship of ancestral spirits is still practiced. There is an interesting tale that the Sezibwa falls and the river were created by strong spirits which then decided to stay at Sezibwa. The traditionalists then set up shrines at the site to worship and make sacrifices to these spirits in return for blessings and favors. A site attendant will take you on a one hour guided tour around the falls to explore the natural beauty and learn about this traditional cultural heritage.
BUSOWOKO WATER EXPERIENCE
After you are done with Sezibwa, return to the highway, drive for roughly twenty minutes and get to our next destination which is Busowoko waterfalls. For water massaging. Visiting Busowoko Waterfalls for a water massage sounds like a relaxing and rejuvenating experience the cascading water at the waterfall can create a natural massage effect as it flows over rocks and creates small pools. You can stand under the waterfall to let the water cascade down on you, providing a soothing and invigorating massage for your body. Enjoy this experience and the therapeutic benefits of the natural massage you can take a leisurely walk to reach the all the parts and enjoy the sight and sound of the cascading water as you take pictures to create lasting memories of your visit. Remember to respect the natural environment and follow any guidelines or rules in place to help preserve this beautiful natural attraction for future generations to enjoy.
Boat ride to the Source of the River Nile in Jinja
You shall have lunch in Jinja by the Nile, relax briefly before going for the tour at Source of the River Nile. This is the main highlight of a one day tour to Jinja. You shall take a boat trip on River Nile and cruise upstream to the exact spot marked the source of the Nile. Water bubbles can be seen here which signals water sprouting from the ground before it mixes with water from Lake Victoria to flow northwards. Enjoy plenty of picture moments and observe plenty of wildlife on the island, along the shores and across the green landscape. Bird lovers are in for a treat as the area is rich with lots of water birds such as cormorants, herons, kingfishers, pelicans, etc… This is a one hour boat ride, return to meet the driver and leave for Kampala, arriving in the evening.