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Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options

Location Jinja, Uganda
$42.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Jinja, the land of the Source of the Nile. Meet up with our friendly local guides and fellow travellers for this shared experience. Together, explore the lively streets, monuments, secret venues and markets of Uganda's most scenic town. Feel free to tip the guide at the end

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Standard Walking Tour
No source of Nile or Boat: This option does not include entry to the source of the Nile or the boat ride
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Guide fees
  • Option including a visit to the source of the Nile, excludes other activities at the source e.g boat

Meeting point
At the main street entrance of the Jinja Main Post office. Our guide will be wearing a t-shirt with immersionug Free Walking Tours tee shirt and/ or umbrella. They will also be wearing a big smile
Return details
Guests have an option to visit the Source of the Nile. Price for this option includes admission fees for the guest and guide but excludes any activities at the source e.g. boat ride, reptile park visit etc.
Old railway bridge with footpath at the site of the now submerged rippon falls

  • Meet-up point, introductions, tour briefing and Jinja town background
  • Place of historical and artistic significance to Jinja town. Also an opportunity to learn about the cafe's conservation effort. This is also our first refreshment/ toilet stop
  • Building of historical significance in Jinja and a great place to explore the migration of indians into the British colonies of East Africa, including Uganda. Also analyse the impact of Jinja's asian community on the economy and politics of the town and the country
  • History of one of the original colonial structures built in Jinja town. Significance of the police station in Jinja's history and current affairs
  • Local crafts artisans and paint shops village. Meet the vendors who make their living here and a chance for guests to talk to the vendors and ask them about their trade and life in the town. Also a chance to pick up a souvenir
  • Main fresh produce market of the town. Opportunity to see the hustle and bustle of Jinja's busiest spot. Guests may try fresh in-season fruit (carry local currency)
  • Great street food vendor making freshly delicious street delicacies. Chance for guests to try out Ugandan street food (carry local currency)
  • Memorial built to commemorate Ugandans who died supporting the British war effort in both World War 1 and World War 2. Hear the important general facts and a few individual stories of the Ugandans who fought in the wars
  • The Rippon falls site and bridge that marked the first link between Jinja and Central Uganda
  • Finish at entrance of the source of the Nile

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options

    Location Jinja, Uganda
    $42.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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    • Environmentally friendly
    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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