1 DAY - JINJA SOURCE OF THE NILE & RIPON FALLS.
The day’s trip to Jinja enables you visit the world’s second longest River, its source, the beautiful falls and the Nile breweries. It is a lifetime experience worth undertaking.
Itinerary
After breakfast, set off from your Kampala hotel for Jinja – once an industrial town Stop over at the Namawojolo fruit market, buy fruits, enjoy roasted chicken, extra Then drive through Mabira forest where several forest bird species and at times some primates such as Colubus monkeys can be spotted. You will travel through tea estates, sugar cane plantations and other mixed farming activities Arrive at the famous Owen Falls Dam constructed as early as 1954 on the River Nile. Proceed via Jinja town to Masese fishing village and mingle with the fishermen and see the Nile Perch and Tilapia fresh from Lake Victoria. Proceed to Ripon falls – a spot on which John Speke became the first white man to identify the source of the Nile. Lunch out in one of the restaurants in Jinja town. In the afternoon take a tour of Bujagali falls and learn about the Basoga traditional beliefs about the falls. Thereafter, go to Jinja sailing club and relax on the shores of Lake Victoria Return to Kampala in the evening.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUSIONS
| 1) | Transport in a 4WD Vehicle with an English speaking guide/driver |
| 2) | All fuel for the tour |
| 3) | Accommodation as listed in the itinerary |
| 4) | Meals according to the itinerary |
| 5) | All activities described in the itinerary |
| 6) | Mineral water and Entrance fees |
EXCLUSIONS
| 1) | International airfares |
| 2) | Personal (medical/travel) insurance; |
| 3) | Government tax or park fees increase; |
| 4) | Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc. |
| 5) | All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.) and other optional activities |
PLEASE NOTE
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you).
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Sites and Attractions
| 1) | Murchison Falls National Park |
| 2) | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
| 3) | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 4) | Rwenzori Mountains National Park |
| 5) | Kibale National Park |
Cultural Attractions
| 1) | Religion |
| 2) | Museum |
| 3) | Palaces & Traditions |
| 4) | Cultural Center(s) |
| 5) | People, Places & Culture |
Payment Methods
Gorilla Families
| 1) | Nkuringo Group |
| 2) | Buhoma Gorilla Group |
| 3) | Rushaga Gorilla Group |
| 4) | Ruhija Gorilla Group |
Travel Tips
| 1) | Health |
| 2) | Travel DOcuments |
| 3) | Money Handling |
| 4) | Language |
| 5) | Dressing Code |
| 6) | Gorilla Permits |
| 7) | Mountain Climibing |
| 8) | Living like a Local |
| 9) | Equipment |
| 10) | Communication |
| 11) | Roads |
| 12) | Entertainment |