Introduction
Jinja Tourism activities are done with the city and this city is also referred to as Uganda’s adventure hub since every stand is a beautiful view of the mighty River Nile flowing and it feels like your breathing in life. Jinja city is located in the eastern part of Uganda just 80km from Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria. Jinja residents are mainly the Basoga with a common language Lusoga. This Jinja tour takes you through the experience of exploring the hidden and endless treasures you would love with friends or family every morning of your life.
Activities
This experience starts from the heart of Uganda (Kampala) to the adventure capital of Uganda (Jinja) taking you through the green plant cover including sugarcanes, tea plantations and the mighty Mabira forest.
Here we start with exploring the source of the Nile; the source of the Nile is mind blowing site where the Nile begins its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea. It is best on a boat and gets closer from the shores of the Nile to the exact point where the roots of its beauty are located I mean where the waters start to flow, here am sure everyone will love to pull out their cameras, phones among others to capture these beautiful moments because it is such a beautiful experience everyone must encounter. Afterwards you can extend your sail to the fresh waters of Lake Victoria sometimes referred to as Nalubaale and to the bird watchers there isn’t any amazing spot better than this one wonder wheels Tours and Travel assures you for example birds like fish eagles, cormorants, egrets, pelicans among others.
Secondly how can we talk about the Nile and forget Sezibwa falls. Sezibwa falls is an added scenery that holds your attention at its heart even at a distance. “Sizibwa kkubo” is a Luganda phrase from sezibwa falls came which means “my way can’t be blocked” indeed I attach meaning to this because of the continuous flow of water that is so amazing . Sezibwa has history attached to it which is usually provided by our experienced tour guides that are equipped with the knowledge of the various places to be visited.
We also take our eyes now to the green thick Mabira forest which is paradise of its own acting as a habitant to various creatures including the bird species, butterflies, and primates like monkeys and animals like squirrels. This a place where you get to see different tree species big and small, long and short. This is more than an exciting adventure to the nature lovers and our beloved ecologists.
We are not done yet, allow Wonder Wheels walk you across the Jinja Bridge. The Jinja Bridge gives you lovely views on the breath taking landscapes and the flow of waters from the Nile flowing beneath you as cross and also the calmness of the fresh waters of Lake Victoria. Here our guests get a chance to interact with the residents of the city where they are filled with more information living their hearts contented.
More reasons as to why Jinja is regarded as Uganda’s adventure hub is that you get a chance to participate in the white water kayaking and white water rafting. To the paddlers it is a wonderful thing making it safer by our experienced tour guides who provide necessary safety equipment and guidelines making you feel secure to face the waters.
Enjoyment of boat cruise as the sun is setting; many boat cruise experts offer services at various time intervals where you will be brought to lovely sights of the sky and surroundings as you relax and float along the river.
Visiting of religious sites since Jinja is a city in Uganda, it becomes a home to very many people each one with their different faiths and beliefs and known for its Hindu temple though other worshiping places also stand for example the Nile crescent mosque for the dear Muslims, St James cathedral a historical site for the Anglicans, Jinja seventh day Adventist church for the seventh day Adventists.
How to get to Jinja city
Jinja tour is a 2hour journey from Kampala depending on traffic and other road conditions having cleared your journey experience with Wonder wheels tours and travel therefore sure of your safety going and coming back.
Best time to visit Jinja city
The trusted times to visit Jinja city is during the dry season but you can arrange your safari year in and out through, you will enjoy adventure activities and one can trek through the Mabira forest without slipping or sliding and also be able to view nature at peace with no disturbances.
Accommodation facilities:
Jinja provides a range of accommodation classes depending on everyone’s budget that is from budget friendly, mid-budget to luxury that is;
Budget; Here we find basic rooms with shared facilities which is stalked with clean bathrooms and nice rooms but at cheap prices so don’t turn down your day tour before consulting Wonder wheels tours and travel
Mid-range; Its special in its kind since hotels and restaurants, private rooms are all just a book away to suit your comfort.
Luxury budget; Provide four/five star hotels with Nile views and located just five minutes after the banks of river Nile where one gets to feel the wind breeze and observe all water movements.
Jinja city remains a city one can’t miss out on visiting Uganda since exceeds expectations that is the residents, bridge walking among others create unforgettable memories in everyone’s life in just a single day