Must See Places
Jinja - The Adrenaline Capital of East Africa - Jinja town stands beside the sole outflow from Lake Victoria, a location that John Speke proclaimed in 1862 to be the source of the Nile thus settling the mystery of this iconic river that dated back to the time of the ancient Egyptians.Below its Outlet from Lake Victoria, the Nile valley descends between high,cultivated banks over a series of rapids marked by forested mid-channel islands. Jinja offers upmarket guest houses, and mid-range and budget hotels.
River Nile
River Nile has its source at Jinja 80kms from Kampala. This river locates it's source at Lake Victoria and it is from here that it starts its great journey all the way to north Africa in Egypt.
Known for its challenging rapids, Victoria Nile was selected to host the World Whitewater Rafting Championship in 1999. The combination of the scenery and the challenge make this one of the world's best whitewater trips.
Bujagali Falls
Bujagali is the launching point for a commercial white-water rafting route that ranks one of the most thrilling but also one of the safest in the world.Passing through three heart-stopping Grade five rapids in one day.
Quad-Bike Safaris beside the River Nile
You require no previous experience. Fully supported with very experienced Ugandan guides. Ride free, a warm African breeze on your face and all your worries blown away.
Samuka Island-A breath of freshness in our midst
A story is told of heavy waves that tormented fishermen around this Island.Fishermen, especially from the eastern bank (Bukaya) who frequented the Island regularly complained about the bubbling winds;'empewo yawano esamuka'. Thus the name Samuka was born.
The Island is a place guests can relax, work & or hold private meetings in total privacy & absolute comfort.
The only way to understand & enjoy Jinja is by experiencing the unique range of multicultural lifestyles and scenic natural surroundings yourself.
• Samuka is in the Eastern District of Jinja and is possibly one of Uganda's unique get away destinations.
• Traveling to Samuka Island, one takes a 10 minute speed boat ride from Rumours situated at the source of River Nile.
• The Island is a bird sanctuary in the middle of the vast L.Victoria waters, a world away from the crowd.
• Its inhabited by 50 species of migratory and resident birds. Samuka is now one of the known breeding sites for long tailed cormorants and little egrets in Uganda.
Other Activities.
• White water rafting
• Bungee jumping
• Horse Riding
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