2-Day Jinja: Source of the Nile & White-Water Rafting

Tour Overview

Two days of adrenaline and river views at the Source of the Nile. Cruise the river at sunset, then take on the Nile rapids on a full-day rafting trip, or choose a gentler float. This 2-day private safari visits Jinja & the Source of the Nile.

Highlights: Nile sunset cruise; Grade 5 full-day rafting (or Grade 3 family float); The Source of the Nile at Jinja.

Best time to go: Year-round. Rafting runs daily; Jun-Sep and Dec-Feb are drier for the road.

Accommodation Options (Budget, Midrange, Luxury):

Choose the comfort level that suits you; the vehicle, guide and activities stay the same. Price per person (2 people sharing, 2027): Budget $564 · Midrange $749 · Luxury $1,127.

• Jinja (1 night): Budget – Riverside backpacker camp; Midrange – Jinja Nile Resort; Luxury – Wildwaters Lodge

Lodges shown are examples, or similar, subject to availability. Gorilla and chimp permits are included at cost.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala to Jinja

Drive east (about 2.5-3 hrs) across the Owen Falls. Visit the Source of the Nile at Jinja, then a sunset cruise on the river. Overnight: Jinja Nile Resort (midrange) or similar.

Day 2: White-water rafting, return

Full-day Grade 5 rafting with Nile River Explorers (Grade 3 or family float for gentler days). Afternoon drive back to Kampala/Entebbe.

Inclusions:

• Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, English-speaking driver-guide and fuel
• Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
• Accommodation as listed, sharing a double or twin room; full board on safari
• Nile sunset cruise
• Grade 5 full-day rafting (or Grade 3 family float)
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• All government taxes

Exclusions:

• International flights and Uganda visa (single-entry e-visa about $50, or the East Africa Tourist Visa at $100)
• Travel and medical insurance; a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry
• Tips for guides, porters and lodge staff
• Drinks unless the lodge includes them, laundry and personal items
• Optional activities and anything not listed
• Single room supplement (on request)

How to Get There:

Book an international flight to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 45 minutes from Kampala. Your Mwema Safaris driver-guide meets you at arrivals or at your hotel. About 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Entebbe or Kampala.