Jinja City – the Adventure capital of Uganda
Jinja is a vibrant small city located in eastern Uganda. Seated at an elevation of 1,204 meters (3,950 ft) above sea level, Jinja is popular with tourists visiting experience whitewater rafting on the Nile, Bungee Jumping, Horseback Safaris along the Nile, Quad biking through the villages.
Jinja boasts of varied views of the majestic Lake Victoria.
This city is our favorite place to finish our 6 Days gorilla safari, we also like to recommend short day excursion tours for persons with little time – it’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway for both individuals and families. an elevation of 1,204 meters (3,950 ft) above sea level.
Things to See & Do
- whitewater rafting.
- Bungee Jumping.
- Horseback Safaris.
- Quad biking
Learn more about the things to see and do In Jinja
Best time to visit
Thi city is an all-year-round destination. However, most travelers prefer to visit Uganda in the drier months of June to August and December to February. The rains in this town/city come mostly in the low season months of April, May, November, and early December. This time is best for travel without Crowds.
Things to See & Do
- whitewater rafting.
- Bungee Jumping.
- Horseback Safaris.
- Quad biking
Learn more about the things to see and do In Jinja
The best time to visit
This city is an all-year-round destination. However, most travelers prefer to visit Uganda in the drier months of June to August and December to February. The rains in this area come mostly in the low season months of April, May, November, and early December. This time is best for travel without Crowds.
Getting to Jinja
- From Entebbe, Jinja is approximately 123 kilometers – a Journey that takes about 2hr 50minutes by car. This drive however can get longer if you hit traffics peak hours of 1 pm and 4 pm. Ensure you plan your travel times well.
- From Kampala, Jinja is a mere 83 kilometers and takes 1hr 30 minutes to get through this journey. Getting out of Kampala can be a hassle if you get your timings wrong – avoid peak hours of 7 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm.
