From Kampala: Jinja Day Trip with Boat Cruise & Quad Biking

Discover Jinja's highlights on a day trip from Kampala. Visit Ssezibwa Falls, explore Namawojolo Market, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Victoria, and go quad biking at Tongolo Beach.
Begin your day with an early morning drive east from Kampala. Stop at Ssezibwa Falls, a sacred cultural site for the Baganda. Walk through the lush forest to the twin waterfalls. Hear the legend of the falls from your guide and take photos of the powerful cascades and natural rock formations.

Make a quick stop at the famous Namawojolo Market on Jinja Road, the biggest roadside market in Uganda. Watch traders grilling chicken, sample roast gonja, and buy fresh produce. Grab a snack and experience local road trip culture.

Arrive in Jinja and cross the iconic New Nile Bridge. Stop for photos with the Nile stretching below. Drive through Jinja town and see colonial architecture and the bustling main street.

Board a boat for a 1-hour cruise where Lake Victoria meets the Nile. Feel the breeze as you glide past fishing boats and birdlife. Your guide explains how this is the point where the world’s longest river begins its 6,650 km journey.

Sit down to lunch at a lakeside restaurant . Try grilled tilapia, Rolex, and Ugandan staples with a view of the river. You can also walk to the monument marking the exact source.

Head to Tongolo Beach for quad bike ride. Ride along lake shores, through forest trails, and open fields. No experience is needed, as instructors give training and safety gear. It’s muddy, fast, and fun.

Begin the drive back to Kampala with photo stops if needed.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.