Jinja Walking Tour (3 Hours)

Jinja Walking Tour (3 Hours)

Discover Jinja, the land of the Source of the Nile. Meet up with our friendly local guides and fellow travellers for this shared experience. Together, explore the lively streets, monuments, secret venues and markets of Uganda's most scenic town. Feel free to tip the guide at the end

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jinja Town Hall, Bell Ave, Jinja, Uganda

Meet-up point, introductions, tour briefing and Jinja town background

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Source Cafe, 20 Main Street, Jinja, Uganda

Place of historical and artistic significance to Jinja town. Also an opportunity to learn about the cafe's conservation effort. This is also our first refreshment/ toilet stop

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Madhvani House, Main Street, Jinja, Uganda

Building of historical significance in Jinja and a great place to explore the migration of indians into the British colonies of East Africa, including Uganda. Also analyse the impact of Jinja's asian community on the economy and politics of the town and the country

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jinja Central Police Station, Jinja, Uganda

History of one of the original colonial structures built in Jinja town. Significance of the police station in Jinja's history and current affairs

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Main Street Art and Crafts, Main Street, Jinja, Uganda

Local crafts artisans and paint shops village. Meet the vendors who make their living here and a chance for guests to talk to the vendors and ask them about their trade and life in the town. Also a chance to pick up a souvenir

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jinja central Market, Jinja, Uganda

Main fresh produce market of the town. Opportunity to see the hustle and bustle of Jinja's busiest spot. Guests may try fresh in-season fruit (carry local currency)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Hangout Jinja, Plot 42 Wilson Ave, Jinja, Uganda

Great street food vendor making freshly delicious street delicacies. Chance for guests to try out Ugandan street food (carry local currency)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jinja War Cemetery, Jinja, Uganda

Memorial built to commemorate Ugandans who died supporting the British war effort in both World War 1 and World War 2. Hear the important general facts and a few individual stories of the Ugandans who fought in the wars

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jinja Nile Bridge, Kyabazinga highway, Jinja, Uganda

The Rippon falls site and bridge that marked the first link between Jinja and Central Uganda

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: SDM Temple Jinja, Bell Ave, Jinja, Uganda

History and significance of the Hindu faith in Jinja

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Source of The Nile., Nile Cres, Uganda

Finish at entrance of the source of the Nile

Duration: 10 minutes