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Kayak the Nile in Jinja, Uganda, the very name conjures up thoughts of excitement, adventure, awesome scenery, and the Bujagli Falls, playground to kayakers from all around the world. Whether you are planning either a river kayaking or sea kayaking vacation, you will have an awesome experience surrounded by the beauty that Mother Nature so generously shares with us. At Kayak the Nile we work in close partnership with Nile River Explorers to offer our customers a wide variety of river activities and the best value for money, and by specialising in smaller groups, our highly qualified and experienced team are able to spend more time with each client. We have four courses available, and these courses include instruction, accommodation, equipment, yummy packed lunches as well as return transport from Kampala, however if you require something different, perhaps you want to include traipsing through the steaming jungles of Uganda, or venturing into the misty forests, we are happy to create a special, adventurous package for you. At Kayak the Nile, our aim is to ensure that you take home with you memories of a kayaking holiday of a lifetime. READ MORE

The Deli in Jinja, Uganda is the place to come for delicious food and drinks, they also have deli meats, a selection of wines, cheeses, gluten free choices, as well as vegan and home made products. Stop by for delicious breakfasts including omelettes, breakfast bagels, American pancakes and more, they have a kids menu and also serve salads, sandwiches and wraps, you can even build your own and there are paninis and fries, try their delicious smoothies or enjoy your meal with a milkshake, tea or coffee, lemonades or fresh fruit juices. The Deli is a cafe, restaurant and grocery store, come and have a taste of the delicious at this one stop shop for the divine, they now have an expanded menu.READ MORE

Adrift Adventure Co. in Jinja brings you the ultimate Ugandan adventure experience with an expert local and international team who take you on unforgettable, authentic and unique activities on the River Nile. From their river base at Nile High Camp on the banks of the Nile, come for the wide range of adventures they offer including whitewater rafting, family rafting, bungee jumping, river boarding, surfing, community conservation projects, team-building and mountain climbing. Adrift Adventure Co. have an unparalled safety record with great guises and are the most popular and respected adventure tour operator in the country, so come raft the Nile, jump the Nile, swing the Nile and stay the Nile, they even have a range of reputable and comfortable Ugandan accommodations available, it's all here, get your adventure on.READ MORE

Surjio's Pizzeria and Guest House in Jinja, Uganda is set in beautiful, tranquil gardens near the shores of Lake Victoria, and this bed and breakfast, hotel, guest house has 23 tastefully decorated bedrooms for a wonderful stay in peaceful surrounds. There are also fully furnished self catering apartments available with stunning views over Lake Victoria and the River Nile with choices of two or three bedrooms in a secure neighbourhood with perimeter fence and security, they feature high quality furnishings and bedding. The famous restaurant at Surjio's Pizzeria and Guest House serves mouth watering pizzas made with fresh herbs from the garden and baked in a wood fired clay oven, there is a refreshing swimming pool, and they can arrange for airport pick-ups and drop offs, come for a memorable stay within walking distance of the River Nile.READ MORE

Kayak the Nile in Jinja, Uganda believes that the best way to explore and discover the River Nile is on the water itself, the worlds longest river over six thousand, eight hundred and sixty three kilometres, and it begins with them. Come experience the thrill with a full day of whitewater kayaking in the warm waters with the perfect introductory rapids, see Uganda from the river and tackle it at your own pace, no experience is necessary, they also offer a calm water introduction morning with an afternoon white water trip. Kayak the Nile features and impeccable safety record and the full day white water experience includes a free shuttle bus, transport to and from the river, expert coaching and guiding, lunch, cold sodas and beers, a low group to guide ratio and much more, this is a once in a lifetime must do experience and tandem kayaking is available too.READ MORE

The Nile Anchor Palace in Jinja, Uganda welcomes you to their comfortable and secure accommodation with excellent services and warm hospitality in their grand home with cooling breezes from the Nile River. This ultimate home from home features a selection of sublime local and international dishes, and offer catering for small to medium sized celebrations, meetings and events at this perfect venue. The Nile Anchor Palace has fast WIFI, luxury en-suite rooms with economy options available, there's a private lounge and study and local activities and adventures nearby, they also do outside catering for events and have tents, tables and chairs for hire, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE

Cuupa Arts Gallery in Jinja, Uganda showcases the beautiful works of Cuupa Ericson, a professionally trained local artist who specializes in realist portraits, cement structures and African themed paintings. There are deisgners at the gallery who will deliver up to your expectations and beyond at affordable costs, so contact them today for your unique piece of art or furniture, they also offer graphic designing, interior design and landscaping. Cuupa Arts Gallery have an excellent range of services and produces banners and woodcarved items, realistic portraits, school painting and designing, crafts and much more, here they promote and host African art, and ensure that everyone appreciates the value of art.READ MORE

The Bilkon Hotel on your way to Jinja town centre in Uganda offers contemporary living in a chic cosmopolitan atmosphere in beautiful spaces and grounds just a stones throw from the source of the Nile River a few kilometres from Bujagali Falls. This home away from home has comfortable leisure and executive rooms and suites and the restaurant with indoor or outdoor seating in the tropical garden offers a varied menu with buffet options, and the bar is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike with free WIFI. The Bilkon Hotel has conference and event facilities for meetings, conferences and large group gathering, they cater to wedding receptions, corporate events and parties, retreats and team building activities, product and media launches, cocktail dinners, graduation parties and more, come for a fabulous stay with adventure activities close by.READ MORE

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

Nalubale Rafting in Jinja, is Uganda's friendliest rafting company, come rafting on the River Nile with them, they offer a free night in a dorm at the Nile River Camo, free trip photos, a free breakfast and lunch with vegetarian options and free pick up and drop off in Kampala and Jinja. Exciting trips and weekend packages are available with choices of half day, one or two day white water rafting trips and more and combos are available with mountain biking, boat cruises, SUP, river boarding, quad biking, kayaking, horse riding, bungee jumping and more. Nalubale Rafting individualise experiences to you whether you want an adrenaline pumping hard core experience or a no flip trip, it's all possible, the crew are friendly and wonderful and will ensure a fun and memorable adventure.READ MORE

The Nile Eden Resort in Jinja, Uganda serves a niche market in this stress free tropical paradise with comfortable, tastefully furnished rooms which include breakfast, and their suites and apartments come fully equipped, all accommodations have a standby generator. There is a fully stocked bar and the restaurant serves a wide range of continental dishes and local delicacies for a unique dining experience, they also have conference facilities for up to 70 people, plus can host perfect events in their lush, tropical garden with exquisite banquet menus. The Nile Eden Resort features a roof top terrace and an outdoor camping area with camp fire, plus there's a kids play area, come for a fabulous stay close to whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking and other adventure activities.READ MORE

Kayak Cruises in Jinja, Uganda, has been fortunate enough to include a stunning new section of the River Nile in their packages, with the completion of the Bujagali Dam. This 12km stretch of river incorporates stunning scenery, amazing bird life, awesome jungle islands and even safe swimming for the whole family. We will customise a kayak cruise to meet your requirements and suit your budget, and with our user-friendly kayaks, you are able to get very close to the abundant birdlife. Our kayak cruises leave from Explorers River Camp jetty, and you can choose either a 2 hour guided trip or a romantic sunset trip. Kayak Cruises also offers more adventurous cruises for trips of up to 3 days, which include camping on the amazing jungle islands with their sandy white beaches. What are you waiting for, book your kayak tour now with Kayak Cruises, for that dream vacation you've been dreaming of. READ MORE

The Jinja Nile Resort in Jinja, Uganda is a fine safari lodge with comfortable accommodations in their 140 well designed, beautiful, natural cottages, the resort also features exceptional restaurants, a swimming pool, lounge and spa. Perfectly located right on the shores of the River Nile, and with adventures like white water rafting, quad biking, gorilla trekking, bungee jumping, horse riding, sightseeing and kayaking, it's the perfect place to stay for leisure travelers and business guests, they also cater to group retreats and have conference facilities. The Jinja Nile Resort bar is open 24 hours a day all week with a wide range of drinks, wines and imported beers, and the restaurant menus feature a wide range of international choices with breakfast and lunch buffet style, come for a fabulous stay and enjoy traditional African hospitality in luxurious surrounds right on the Nile.READ MORE

The Haven Uganda in Jinja is an eco friendly river lodge where you find peace and tranquility, there are choices of luxury bandas and bungalows, family bungalows and lazy camping tents, they also have a family suite and honeymoon suite. The restaurant and bar with spacious terrace in the centre of the lodge overlooks the Nile river and the waterfall, guests enjoy wonderful meals of European cuisine with spectacular views, the lodge has a swimming pool, satellite TV, free WIFI and runs on solar power. The Haven Uganda also features a large inside conference areas as well as two outside choices, and they provide everything you need for a successful event, and activities include fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, bird watching, sunset or birding boat cruises and there's a pool table next to the bar, external activities include horse riding, quad biking, bungee jumping, jet boats and more, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE

Brisk Hotel Triangle is an affordable and chic boutique hotel in Jinja, Uganda with luxurious accommodation perched at the intersection of the source of the River Nile with a bar and award winning restaurant, they serve a breakfast buffet, a lunch and dinner buffet for your dining pleasure and are perfect for both the leisure and business stay. Amenities include a gym, steam bath and sauna, they offer boat cruises on the Nile, white water rafting and bungee jumping, ideal for the adventure lover. Brisk Hotel Triangle hosts fabulous cocktail parties, conferences and seminars, and offer excellent wedding packages with garden terrace for the ceremony and fully inclusive services, they also offer event planning for your concerts, festivals, music evenings, corporate and art projects, event and brand promotions and much more, it's all here.READ MORE

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

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

Arise Africa Christian Guesthouse in Jinja, Uganda offers super value stays in a spacious old fashioned, friendly, clean and homely guest house on a quiet suburban road, and with great staff a wonderful stay is guaranteed. They cater to individual travelers and groups of up to 20, and can host memorable weddings, parties, receptions and recreational activities, the house include 5 bedrooms with stunning views, and there are two large bedrooms that will accommodate large groups. Arise Africa Christian Guesthouse also offering mouthwatering dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner and meets the needs of national and international guests in a Christian perspective, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE

2 Friends Guest House in Jinja, Uganda warmly welcomes you to this fabulous and popular environment with luxurious accommodation where you will feel right at home. With all the comfort for a relaxing holiday, here guests enjoy a convenient location close to the source of the Nile, town centre, the Jinja golf club, squash and tennis as well as the Bujagali falls, white water rafting, quad biking and more. 2 Friends Guest House is peaceful and serene beautifully decorated with African art and crafts, there is a relaxing swimming pool and all rooms come with satellite TV, a fridge, safe, WIFI and bathroom, in the morning enjoy a European breakfast buffet for the perfect way to start the day, come for a comfortable and quality stay.READ MORE

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

Samuka Island Retreat in Jinja, Uganda is your tranquil, peaceful romantic getaway on the island with 3 self contained single cottages and 4 double or single occupancy cottages all with solar electricity and hot water. This boutique lodge on the island within a bird sanctuary is equipped with modern facilities and is located just off the shores of Jinja, offers a secluded spot and and spectacular waterfront setting. Samuka Island Retreat is the perfect setting and destination for magical weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, team building and more, and a double decker party boat is available for hire, it can host 60 passengers, come for a walk on the wild side, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, you won't want to leave.READ MORE

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