Jinja Source of the Nile
Adventure capital of East Africa with white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and the source of the Nile River.
Best Time
All year,
Entrance Fee
$40
Activities
13+
Wildlife
11
Jinja, located 80 kilometers east of Kampala, is known as the "Adventure Capital of East Africa" and home to the Source of the Nile - where the White Nile begins its 6,650-kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Activities & Experiences
White Water Rafting
Quad Biking along the Nile
Tubing the Nile
Boat Cruises
Nature Walks along the Nile
Fishing for Nile Perch
Bungee Jumping (44m over the Nile)
Kayaking and SUP
Jet Boating
Horseback Riding
Tea Plantation Tours
Market Visits
Sunset Nile Cruises
What to Bring
Shorts and swimsuit (for rafting)
Water shoes (must for rafting)
Sunscreen and high-SPF lip balm
Waterproof camera or phone case
Change of dry clothes
Sunglasses with strap
Towel
Cash for drinks and activities ($30-100 per activity)
Wildlife You May See
ChimpanzeesRed Colobus MonkeysBlack-and-White ColobusL'Hoest's MonkeysBlue MonkeysGrey-cheeked MangabeysOlive BaboonsVervetsForest ElephantsAfrican Pitta (bird)Green-breasted Pitta
Opening Hours
Park open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Trekking starts at 8:00 AM
Getting There
4-5 hour drive from Kampala (300km) via Fort Portal. Flights to Kasese then 2-hour drive
Best Time
All year, but best trekking conditions: December-February and June-September
Weather
Rainforest climate: 15-25°C. Rain possible year-round, wettest March-May and September-November
