The 4 Best Things to Do in Jinja

1.Tubing the Nile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $55Our pick

You’ll learn tubing basics, receive a tube, and follow your private guide through Nile rapids near Jinja. The outing also includes swimming, standing on your tube, wildlife watching, drinks, fresh pineapple, and time to relax on the river. Guides such as Jonah, Ivan, Ashraf, Juma, and Tony have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“Excellent experience. The guides are really friendly and helpful. Try them out to learn all you need to know about River Nile.”

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2.Private Whitewater Tubing in Bujagali Hydropower Plant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $40Best value

Start at 6:00 am for about two hours on the White Nile near Bujagali Hydropower Plant. Expert River Tubing provides tubes, helmets, life jackets, professional river support, fresh fruit, drinks, and a Uganda Rolex. Choose calmer water or rapids, with guides including Ronald, Ali, and Peter helping keep the outing safe and relaxed.

“We enjoyed the closeness to the river Nile and it's surrounding nature. All was already fun and happy vibe with the professional team. It was getting more and more adventurous with the power of the river and ended with an unforgettablRead more”

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3.Family Float Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $46

Join Nalubale Rafting for a two-hour Nile float near Jinja, suitable for ages six and up. After a safety briefing, you’ll tackle Grade 2 and 2+ rapids, then enjoy a gentler 6-kilometer stretch with time to swim and watch river life. A private group needs at least four people. Water, snacks, helmets, and life jackets are included.

“The whole experience was amazing! The guides were super nice and the instructions were very clear and detailed. You feel very safe since you practice every scenario on the calm water. There are always four different levels of difficulty for evRead more”

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4.Tubing River Activity in Nile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $55

Spend about three hours floating the Nile from Jinja Nile Resort in a wide, backrest-equipped tube with a cup holder and sturdy handles. A guide and rescue boat accompany the group, while birds, monkeys, and riverbank caves add interest. Bottled water and all fees are included, but alcohol, tea, coffee, and dinner cost extra.

“The customer care ,there was a rescue boat that was following us while on the Nile abut above all the well experienced tour guide”

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