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Bungee Jumping by Bungee Jumping Uganda Qlea Cafe Jinja
WHAT TO DO,WHAT TO SEE AND WHERE TO GO

Article written by Okello Etik (Brand strategist, content writer, copywriter,
spoken word poet at Kemet Consult)

You have not been to Uganda if you have not experienced Jinja.
Cementing its position as the adventure capital of Uganda, Jinja offers a cocktail of sights, activities,
and experiences that guarantee you fun, excitement, and a good chill.
Its historical, Geographical, and spiritual nature lends it a relaxing aura that is unique to it alone.
You see Jinja is the home of the famous river Nile, the elegant Lake Victoria, numerous hills, and the
welcoming Basoga people. It is also the gateway to the Eastern region of the country, making it a
perfect stop way if you intend to go further to the Elgon mountain ranges.
The proximity to the capital city, Kampala makes it convenient to travel at any time . Jinja has 2
Airstrips for accessible emergency entrance and exit situations in Kimaka and Kakira respectively.

Are you scheduling an adventure trip around the country and wondering how and where you are going
to spend your time? Are you a tourist agency contemplating what unforgettable activities your clients
can indulge in? Or do you have only a few days to have a vacation off your very tight work schedule?
Here is a guide on the best ways to spend a two-day holiday in Jinja, what to do, the places you should
go to, and what not to miss out on. A combination of any of these will certainly leave you with a tale to
tell.

BUNGEE UGANDA
Something to tick off your bucket list.
Imagine standing at the edge of a 44-meter tower above the magnificence of Africa’s longest river.
A tightness momentarily grips your chest, finally being replaced by a burst of adrenaline. The moment
of great reckoning is then.
Located in Kimaka 3Km from the main road ,Bungee Jumping is one of the most popular and sought-
after activities in Jinja. Few places on the continent boast of having it the other places being in South
Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. It is a favorite for hard-core adventure lovers, groups, families, even
ndividuals Increase your rush by racing off-road through the rough wild beautiful terrains and lush red
oils of Bujagali. Quad biking is another activity that will guarantee you and your team assured fun.
Between 4-6 hours.
BOAT TOUR ON THE SOURCE OF THE NILE
Allow the fresh gentle breeze from the river to refresh you while listening to the melodious cacophony of
various bird species singing in the thicket of vegetation. Have a clear view of the 3 bridges that have
over the years served as the entrances to the Eastern part of Uganda. The first one of 1930, then 1954,
and the current one commissioned in 2018. I recommend having this ride in the evening so you catch
the reflection of the beautiful sunset. It is an enlightening spectacle to behold.

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