A boat trip to the source of the Nile at Jinja, with lunch beside the river, from Kampala or Entebbe.
Jinja is where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria, and a boat is the best way to see it. You travel out to the spot where the river begins, look for kingfishers and herons along the banks, and have lunch above the water.
It is an easy day, two to three hours each way by road, and a good first look at Uganda for anyone with a free day.
Mid-range safari
Comfortable, characterful lodges with good food and friendly hosts.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Relaxed, fitness: easy.
Leave Kampala or Entebbe after an early breakfast and drive east to Jinja. A guide takes you out by boat to the source of the Nile, where the river leaves Lake Victoria, with kingfishers, herons and cormorants on the banks. Lunch is beside the river, and there is time in town before the drive back, arriving in the evening.
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year | US$200 | US$170 | US$160 | US$160 | US$160 | US$160 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year.
Best time for this trip All year
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat, good sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle, but bring your own if you are a keen birder or photographer.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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