Jinja is a charming town located in southern Uganda. It boasts of many attractions and interesting things to do.
This thrilling activity is available for a half or full day duration.
1. Indulge in White Water Rafting
Row with highly experienced crews. Navigate through the beautiful rapids and halt at few of the islands boasting of greenery and primates.
Jinja is famous for Bungee Jumping.
2. Take Part in Bungee Jumping
Partcipants leap from a tower of 44 meters height towards the water of the iconic Nile river. The experience is rated the top and most thrilling in all of Africa.
3. Go Tubing
Go along the Nile river on an inflatable tube.
On the exciting journey, enjoy the rich bird life and picturesque islands as well as observe the local folk at the river banks.
4. Visit Speke Memorial Monument
The popular attraction is a red granite statue in honor of John Hanning Speke.
Speke was the first ever European to discover the magnificent Lake Victoria and also helm expeditions to pinpoint the source of the famous Nile river.
5. Head to Nile Reptile Park
This is a modest zoo sitting on the banks of the Nile.
Here, visitors get to see large Nile crocodiles, deadly forest cobras, monitor lizards and other reptile varieties.
6. Shop at Central Market
Jinja central market boasts of being Uganda's biggest market under one roof.
On sale are fruits, vegetables, clothing, furniture, electronics, household appliances and all kinds of souvenirs.
7. Enjoy Cuupa Arts Gallery
The attraction's mission is to promote both African and Ugandan art at the local as well as international level.
Visitors can purchase arts and crafts items here which is a prominent gallery in the district.
8. Pay Homage at the Mahatma Gandhi Monument
Gandhi was hugely instrumental in liberating India from British colonial rule.
One of the last wishes of the Indian freedom fighter was to have part of his ashes put into the Nile river. A guide here can enlighten you about the Mahatma's life.
9. Visit Griffin Falls
This is a gigantic waterfall.
Popular activities here include hiking, trekking and picnicking. Apart from the waterfall, there is an attractive forest worth exploring.
10. Royal Hill Gardens
Revel in the distant view of Kyabazinga's Palace here.
The attraction captivates visitors with its serene ambience. Look out for old and elegant trees here. Soak in the natural beauty of the flowers and plants.