1-Day Jinja Tour: Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest & Source of the Nile

Tour Overview

If you’re visiting Uganda on a business trip or have limited time, this 1-day Jinja tour offers a perfect escape from Kampala. Explore Sezibwa Falls, hike through the Mabira Forest, and take a boat ride at the Source of the Nile—the world’s longest river.

Tour Highlights

✔ Visit the cultural Sezibwa Falls & learn its fascinating legends
✔ Hike through Mabira Forest, home to unique primates & birds
✔ Enjoy a boat ride at the Source of the Nile in Jinja

Detailed Itinerary

Early Morning: Departure from Kampala/Entebbe

• Your driver-guide will pick you up at 6:30 AM to beat the city traffic.
• Enjoy scenic views of tea & sugar plantations, colorful roadside markets, and Ugandan street food culture.

Stop 1: Sezibwa Falls Tour (~45 min)

• Arrive at Sezibwa Falls, a Buganda cultural heritage site known for its waterfalls, birdlife, and traditional legends.
• A local guide will take you through the site, sharing stories of the river’s mythical origins and spiritual significance.
• Enjoy birdwatching, photography, and nature walks around the falls.

✔ Cultural insights into Buganda Kingdom
✔ Scenic waterfalls & birdwatching
✔ Guided nature walk

Stop 2: Hiking in Mabira Forest (~1.5 – 2 hours)

• Proceed to Mabira Forest, Uganda’s largest tropical rainforest near Kampala.
• A guided forest hike will introduce you to:
  ✅ Medicinal plants & traditional forest survival techniques
  ✅ Bird species & colorful butterflies
  ✅ Primates, including the Uganda Mangabey and red-tailed monkeys
• Learn about forest conservation efforts while enjoying the fresh jungle air.

✔ Guided hiking experience
✔ Chance to spot rare primates & birds
✔ Learn about traditional herbal medicine

Stop 3: Boat Ride at the Source of the Nile – Jinja (~1 – 2 hours)

• Arrive in Jinja for a delicious lunch at a lakeside restaurant.
• Take a boat ride to explore the Source of the Nile, where Africa’s longest river begins its 4,000-mile journey to the Mediterranean Sea.
• Learn about Ripon Falls (now submerged) and the history of early explorers like John Hanning Speke.

✔ Boat ride at the Source of the Nile
✔ Stunning lake views & birdlife
✔ Fascinating historical insights

Optional Adventure Activities in Jinja (if time allows & booked in advance)

• White-water rafting on the Nile 🌊
• Kayaking or jet boating 🚤
• Bungee jumping 🤸‍♂️
• Quad biking or horseback riding 🏍️ 🏇

Evening: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

• After an exciting day, depart Jinja and head back to Kampala or Entebbe.
• Drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

✔ End of tour with unforgettable memories!

What’s Included?

✔ Transport in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✔ Entry fees to Sezibwa Falls & Mabira Forest
✔ Boat ride at the Source of the Nile
✔ Bottled water
✔ Lunch in Jinja

What’s Excluded?

✖ Optional adventure activities (rafting, kayaking, etc.)
✖ Personal expenses (alcohol, souvenirs, tips)
✖ Travel insurance