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Jinja Museum
Museum in Jinja, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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The Source of the Nile Museum
The Source of the Nile Museum in Jinja, Uganda takes you on a fascinating journey through the history and discovery of the mighty Nile river and more, and through exhibits you will experience the interlink between history heritage and civilisation. Learn about the colonial era and the construction of the East Africa railway, about independent Uganda and the story of Idi Amin, also about the expulsion of the Asians and the Tanzanian war, the bush war and the politics that dawned Uganda into modern age. The Source of the Nile Museum showcases over 500 years of African culture, customs, dressings and beliefs, and visitors here can learn about kingdoms and Uganda's history a very dramatic yet entertaining story, a must visit.
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Jinja Safari Sailing Club2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Jinja Safari Sailing Club is located near the source of the Nile River in Jinja, Uganda right on the shores of Lake Victoria and they are a modern, upmarket restaurant, bar and banqueting facility offering boat cruises, you've tried the rest, now try the best as they say. They feature beautiful gardens, the only fine dining restaurant in town The Captain's Table, and the state of the art Explorer's Bar serves a premium selection of spirits and fine wines as well as cocktails, they also have conference facilities, and cater to weddings, private events and celebrations. Jinja Safari Sailing Club have a brand new boat for memorable cruises to the Source of the Nile and on Lake Victoria, they offer sunset cruises with drinks and snacks on request or early morning boat cruises with breakfast, contact them for your unforgettable private functions and events in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE
The Sunset Hotel International2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
The Sunset Hotel International is the only convention hotel in the heart of Jinja, Uganda with luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences catering to both the business and leisure traveler. Amenities include a well stocked bar and there's a contemporary, stylish lounge bar with discreet service and large televisions showing sporting events, the terrace and Gazebo restaurants with executive chef delight with internationally and locally inspired dishes starting with the extensive breakfast buffet, then lunch and dinner with a la carte, buffet, BBQ and more. The Sunset Hotel International has 3 conference halls ideal for meetings, workshops and exclusive functions, budget weddings and parties of any kind are organised here, the hotel also offers an excellent range of facilities for a comfortable, convenient and fabulous stay.READ MORE
The Ritz Home2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
The Ritz Home in Jinja, Uganda will take your event to the next level and they are licensed to perform civil ceremonies, they can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated wedding reception and have excellent wedding packages to choose from, plus a luxurious pavilion can be erected outdoors for larger numbers. This upcountry recreational facility offers luxurious accommodation with spacious en-suite bathrooms and excellent amenities, and there are camping sites as well as tour and travel guides and safari car rentals. The Ritz Home features a state of the art restaurant and a lounge bar, offers banqueting services and is the leading destination for well organized events with 5 acres of stunning grounds, beautiful gardens and great service, they cater to intimate events, private meetings, team building, celebrations and much more, book your perfect venue today. READ MORE
Kayak School2012-09-26
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Kayak School in Jinja, Uganda, offers a range of courses which have been created according to your ability and level of experience. One of our most popular options is the full day course introducing kayakers to white river kayaking, starting with a three hour session that covers forward and backward paddling, capsize and rescue, you even have an opportunity of rolling the kayak. And then you are ready to put your newly learned skills to the test, as we head out on an exciting, 8km river trip on class 2/3 white water. We also offer a three-hour course which teaches basic skills and safety, and is a great refresher course or perfect for getting started in the sport of kayaking. For the more adventurous and skilled kayaker, we have a three-day course which is great for groups, and with our specialist coaching techniques, you will be pleased with how quickly you progress with your kayaking skills. READ MORE
Nile River Explorers2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Nile River Explorers in Jinja, Uganda welcomes you to the adventure world of the spectacular White Nile which boasts some of the world's finest grade 5 white water river rafting and other adventure activities. Here they offer a wide range of adventures and activities including Grade 5 full day rafting, Grade 5 extreme rafting, Nile cruises, kayaking and combo deals, they also partner with river boarding, horse riding, quad biking, mountain biking and sunset cruise companies and can arrange safaris, gorilla tracking, chimp tracking and more. Nile River Explorers have excellent, well trained seasoned guides, and offer the best grade 5 white water rafting in the world, they have a fleet of air conditioned 4x4 buses for safe, convenient transport, book today for a truly unforgettable experience.READ MORE
Source of the Smile Hotel and Guesthouse2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Source of the Smile Hotel and Guesthouse in Jinja, Uganda is just five minutes from the source of the river Nile and town centre, and is almost fully organic and beautiful in pure art and design. Most of the rooms and self contained suites have their own relaxing terrace lounge, and prices vary with breakfast included, plus there are excellent restaurants close by offering a food delivery service. Source of the Smile Hotel and Guesthouse features a relaxing swimming pool, free fast WIFI, a bar and lounge, laundry service and room service, there is a 24 hour open reception for convenience and free parking, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds with fabulous hosts from Iceland and Sweden.READ MORE
All Terain Adventures2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
All Terain Adventures near Jinja, Uganda offer the best ATV quadbike safaris in Africa right beside the Nile River at Bujagali Falls, they will take you off the beaten tracks for amazing adventures and all are welcome, beginners to expert riders. There are drive yourself guided adventures and sightseeing ATV Quadbike safaris, they provide the protective clothing, safety briefing and comprehensive training, there are also guided ATV tours available for exploring the rural heart of Uganda with scenic out of the way places, and circuits and trails, even the kids and granny are welcome. All Terain Adventures offers challenging difficult rides or combination with scenic safaris, they tailor the trips to suit you, and on longer trips introduce more difficult technical sections as your skills develop, come for ride of your life.READ MORE
The Nile SUP2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
The Nile SUP in Jinja, Uganda will help you find your legs to walk on water starting with a SUP taster session if you have never been on a stand up paddle board before or fall off a lot, this taster session includes fun games on SUP's, a wildlife experience, fun basic yoga moves and more all while enjoy this stunning River Nile, no experience is necessary and you get to learn the basics. Whitewater SUP is the most unique way to take on the rapids of the Nile, and they offer half and full day introductions to whitewater with great guides, they will also take your Stand up paddleboarding to the next level in on the best training grounds to advance your paddling. Nile SUP offer custom courses for whitewater SUP with a full day of expert, personalised instruction and coaching, come paddle one of the greatest rivers in the world, and learn Nile specific skills.READ MORE
Jinja Cal Suites2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Jinja Cal Suites offers affordable holiday homes in Jinja, Uganda with cozy interiors and modern touches set in a quiet green, lush environment. Classy with modern amenities, these home away from home accommodations include choices of luxurious self contained en-suite rooms with room service and a complimentary breakfast, some have satellite TV's and both standard and executive rooms come with double beds. The Jinja Cal Suites holiday homes have 4 bedrooms and can accommodate 4 to 5 people with room service, satellite Tv and a fully equipped kitchen, come for a wonderful stay and enjoy white water rafting, bungee jumping, quad biking, horse riding, bird watching and trips to the source of the Nile for a whole day's exploration, then return home to enjoy a comfortable night's rest, ready for another day of adventures.READ MORE
Sonrisa Mexican Restaurant2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Sonrisa Mexican Restaurant in Jinja, Uganda offers great Mexican dishes and the best nachos in town for a sublime dining experience in and honest Mexican kitchen off Main Street. This restaurant is unique and different where the great taste of Mexico is featured in their menu of enchiladas, tacos, chilaquiles, carnitas, salads, soups and more, they even do the best 3 layer taco tortilla pizza you'll ever have and for those who prefer Ugandan favourites with a taste of Mexico, there are delicious meals with fresh Mexican seasonings. Sonrisa Mexican Restaurant also hosts private parties and catering is available come for the most delicious enchiladas and quesadillas in town at great prices and when you order an entree you get some nachos with guacamole or salsa as a complementary starter, a must visit for the Mexican divine.READ MORE