This was Uganda’s first industrial town, established in 1907. It is located on the showers of Lake Victoria and home to the source of the Nile River. This was Uganda’s first industrial town, established in 1907. It is located on the showers of Lake Victoria and home to the source of the Nile River.
Jinja is the largest Metropolitan area in Jinja district and considered the capital of the Kingdom of Busoga.
Attractions include;
- Source of the River Nile (A small monument of Gandhi is present and some of his ashes were released there)
- Swami Narayan Temple
- Jinja Market
- The Owen Falls Dam
- Sezibwa Falls
- Bujagali Falls
Known as the adventure capital of Uganda, Jinja has a lot to offer its visitors in terms of activities and these include;
- White water rafting
- Bungee Jumping
- Jet boating
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Quad Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding
- Camping
- Birding and Golf.