Things To Do

You don't really need a plan.

Swim in the Nile. Paddle until you're tired. Find a shady bit of jungle and read a book. Light a fire. Walk to the hill for sunset.

And when you fancy getting out, there's plenty to do around Jinja — on the water, on two wheels, on horseback, or somewhere delicious for lunch.

Here are a few ways to spend your time.

01 — Stay Wild

The Jungle is the activity.

Six acres to wander, swim, paddle, cook, read, nap, make fires and generally disappear into.

No itinerary required.

02 — Get On The Water

The Nile is right there. You might as well get in it.

SUP

A quiet paddle through the river and a good way to spend a slow morning.

Kayaking

From easy flat-water paddling to proper playboating for the more adventurous.

Tubing

Head down to Bujagali for a lazy float, or get into the white water if you're feeling brave.

White-water rafting

One of Jinja's classic adventures — a full day on the Nile.

Boat trips

Go out for birds, scenery, swimming or absolutely nothing in particular.

03 — Go Somewhere

Sometimes it's good to leave the jungle.

Boda through Jinja

Forget the tourist bus. Get on the back of a boda and see Jinja from street level, with someone who knows where they're going.

Mountain biking

Ride through villages, countryside and the paths around Jinja.

Horse riding

Take to the trails and riverbanks on horseback.

Quad biking

For when you want mud, speed and considerably less tranquillity.

Bungee jumping + ziplining

For the days when lying in a hammock doesn't feel exciting enough.

04 — Find Jinja

There's more to Jinja than the Nile.

Explore the old town, discover its history, visit the railway museum, wander through the market or spend some time getting to know the communities around the river.

Historic Jinja

Old buildings, stories and the strange, fascinating history of the town.

Railway Museum

A glimpse into Uganda's railway history.

Cultural experiences

Spend time with local communities and experience a different side of life around Jinja.

05 — Do Absolutely Nothing

This is an important one.

Lie in a hammock.

Read until you fall asleep.

Swim. Eat something. Swim again.

Watch monkeys steal something they shouldn't.

Get a drink from the Gin Jar.

Wait for the sunset.

You came all this way. You don't have to be productive.

06 — Eat, Drink & Wander

Jinja has some genuinely good places to eat, drink and hang out.

Our favourites

Moti Mahal

Indian food, especially the thalis, chaat and dosa.

Salt & Pepper

Indo-Chinese, lovely garden setting and good for a date night.

Bacchus

Pool, cocktails, good food and somewhere you can happily spend an afternoon.

The Hangout

Lots of food in one place: pizza, Japanese, Mexican, burgers, smoothies, coffee and more.

Source Café

An old Jinja favourite. Try the chapati and guacamole.

New Rendezvous

Good-value Ugandan food, buffet style.

Bujagali

Rolex, local food and Nile River Camp when you want something easy by the water.

And if you want us to organise something... just ask.

We know the people, the bodas, the boats and the places worth going to — and we're happy to help you put together a day that suits you.

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Come for the adventure.
Stay for the jungle.