Trip Info
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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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Easy to Moderate
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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All meals during the trek
Overview
You will cross river Nile at the Owen Falls Dam which was constructed in 1954.
While in Jinja with Havy tours, you will have an opportunity to visit various places including; the source of the Nile, craft shops, nice restaurants, and local markets. You will as well as meet the local hospitable people living within this town.
Jinja also offers great variety of different dishes ranging from traditional Ugandan, Indian, European, Chinese and Middle Eastern good food.
WHAT TO DO IN JINJA
1. Visit Source of the Nile; The true source of the long Nile discovered by an explorer John Speke.
2. Visit Coronation Park; It has displays of cultural items and nice craft shops. Not far away you will also have an opportunity to see the shrine of Mahatma Gandhi.
3. Boat cruise on the Nile; Enjoy a sunset boat cruise at the end of a busy day. There is also an array of bird species to see like comrades, eagles and weaver birds for birders.
4. White-Water Rafting; Enjoy the Grade Five rapids that offer one of the best rafting experiences you will ever have in the world. You will also glide past sections of verdant vegetation with calm waters where you will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
