Welcome to Jinja City
Home to the Source of the Nile River
&
“The Adventure Capital of East Africa”
Now planning your trip, getting to and around one of the world’s most exciting cities just got easier. With this exclusive Travel Website and Tourism Information Portal for Jinja City, you can book hotels, activities, taxis, even flights and discover amazing offers, all in one place!
TOP 21 THINGS TO DO IN JINJA
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Source of the Nile Trail Challenge
The attention of media houses and journalists is drawn to the Source of the Nile Trail Challenge, a running and cycling...
Entrance
60,000Reggae On The Nile Festival
Reggae on the Nile Festival is an annual 3 day Reggae Festival that takes place every November in...
Ice Cream & Cake Festival coming to Jinja this December
Like many December events, the Ice Cream & Cake Festival will be a day-long outing, Scheduled for...
Bike and double the fun to Makenke
Bring your own bike or rent out one for a 50% discount and enjoy our monthly Bike...
Places of Interest
The Source of the Nile
Source of the Nile, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
River Nile is well known to be the longest river in the world. Its source is right here at Jinja, Uganda. If you may be wondering how the name Nile come about, it’s a famous Greek word simply meaning valley. The river flows...
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Speke Monument & SOTN Gardens
Cliff Rd, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
The original Source of the Nile and Speke Monument are located on the West Bank of the river Nile. This is before you cross the bridge to Jinja. The West Bank offers pristine gardens and magnificent views of the Lake...
Hotels to Stay
Nile Discovery Resort
Njeru, Kayunga Road
Why it is best?
This beautiful place is surrounded by over four acres of lush green tropical forests and open spaces interlaced with surrealist concrete sculptures, hidden pathways and follies and its own beach on the river.
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Itanda Falls
Itanda Falls, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
Itanda Falls is about 27 kilometers from Jinja and the drive will take about 45 minutes. Located along the River Nile in Jinja District, Itanda Falls is the hidden treasure that is a must see. Known to kayakers and...
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Jinja Central Market
Jinja Market, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
The $13.7 million) Jinja Central Market accommodates about 7000 vendors. Many of these formerly used to operate in the old market which was constructed in early 1932. The market is vibrant with colourful clothings hanging in the clothing section,...
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Jinja Sailing Club
Jinja Sailing Club, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
Jinja Sailing Club is a newly renovated restaurant, bar and conference facility on the shores of Lake Victoria, near the Source of the River Nile! The Jinja Sailing Club has and always will hold a special place in the...
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Kakira Estate
Kakira Sugar Estate, Jinja, Uganda
Why it is best?
Kakira is the headquarters of the Madhvani Group, a diversified conglomerate involved in agribusiness, manufacturing, insurance, leisure services, and other business interests. On an estate measuring 9,500 hectares (37 sq mi), the group owns a sugarcane farm and a sugar manufacturing...