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1 Day source of the Nile tour is a great adventurous short Uganda safari tour that has travelers visiting the starting point of the world’s second-longest river, the Nile, that runs through different countries that include Bu the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, Egypt and Uganda- where the source of the Nile is believed to be. This 1day source of the Nile tour takes travelers to see not only the source of River Nile, but also visit Sezibwa falls and Mabira rainforest. This 1 day source of the Nile tour requires travelers starting the journey early
1 day safari highlights
- Start of the tour: This 1 day source of the Nile tour has travelers waking up early and having breakfast at their place of stay in Kampala, from where our company driver-guide will pick you up. He will de-brief you of your adventure awaiting and then start on your drive to Jinja, a bustling town with great architectural designs that date back to the colonial times.
- Sezibwa falls: From Kampala, the first stop on this your adventurous 1 day source of the Nile is at Sezibwa falls found in Mukono, about 43km only away. Travelers get to hike to the top of the falls, an activity that takes 1 hour only, and have a cultural tour by an experienced and greatly informed local guide who will take you through a Buganda cultural heritage site talk
Once in Jinja, travelers will be taken at the briefing point proceed to see the source of the Nile with the boat cruise on River Nile in the bid to see its source. Once at the source of River Nile, travelers can take pictures while at it, and also shop different souvenirs at the craft shop located on the waters just near the source of River Nile. This boat cruise can take about 1 hour, and while at it, you can sight some water animals and fishermen trying to get a catch. Later you will be taken to selected hotel for lunch and driver back to Kampala to visit Namungongo martyrs shrine where millions of pilgrims gather to celebrate and remember those who died of Christianity in Uganda
Travelers can also opt to do white water rafting in jinja, tubing, zip lining in mabira forest and bungee jumping on river nile
End of the safari
Safari budget for one day’s jinja tour
One Pac =$150
Two pacs =160
Three pacs = 300
4 pacs =215
5 pacs =230
6 pacs 260
7 pacs =300
8 pacs =340
Charges include
Boat cruise
Entry fee
Sezibwa falls visit
Lunch
Transportation
English speaking driver guide