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Jinja is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Uganda. It was recently upgraded to full city status and we expect it to grow even further as people choose to invest away from the crowded Kampala city. The name Jinja means “Place of Rocks” according to the Baganda. The town is located at a point (Nile) that naturally separates the Baganda and Basoga tribe. Jinja started as a fishing village but later on became an important trading route connecting East and Central Uganda. Jinja grew to become the industrial of Uganda with the building of the Owen falls electricity dam. Unfortunately, the expulsion of Asians by Idi Amin Dada led to the decline of the town allowing Kampala to slowly become the industrial hub.

As Jinja lost its status as the industrial hub of Uganda, it embraced tourism and became the most visited town. A key attraction is the river Nile and related activities like bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing the Nile, horseback riding and Quad biking. These adrenaline raising activities have made Jinja a very popular destination for those who want something different and relaxation. Jinja is naturally calm and blessed with amazing scenery. The weather is excellent because of her location close to the Nile and Lake Victoria.

Note:  Although this 1 day Jinja tour is excellent for those on a short business trip to Uganda, it also perfect for families already in the country. The activities are not very tiring like gorilla trekking in Bwindi or mountain hiking. You can read more about our 1 day Kampala tour or the major attractions in Kampala. You might also be interested in our 2 days Jinja white water rafting tour.