2 Days Ziplining & Source of the Nile tour
2 Days Ziplining & Source of the Nile tour: Another safari tour in Uganda that gives visitors the opportunity to experience the breathtaking River Nile and its sights is the 2-day Ziplining & Source of the Nile tour. Griffin Falls in Mabira Forest, Lugazi Town, and the source of the Nile in Jinja are the locations for this two-day ziplining and source of the Nile excursion. Zip lining at Griffin Falls in Lugazi, hiking to Griffin Falls, the Source of the Nile tour, the craft village at the source of the Nile, the optional boat ride on Lake Victoria, Ripon Falls, white water rafting/kayaking, horseback riding/quad biking, and a sunset boat cruise with a sundowner are the tour’s main highlights.
Highlights of the two-day tour of the Source of the Nile and ziplining
Day 1: Transportation to Lugazi and then Jinja
Day 2: Departure and Ripon Falls
Comprehensive Tour Schedule
DAY 1: Transportation to Lugazi and then Jinja.
Transfer to Lugazi & Ziplining: Following an early breakfast, our guide will come get you from your accommodation at precisely six in the morning. Griffin Falls Camp in Mabira Forest, Lugazi, will be your layover. The head guide will give you a quick 10-minute briefing when you get to Griffin Falls, after which you will begin your climb. This hike will take you into Mabira woodland and, if you’re lucky, you might see mangabey monkeys jumping between trees. It should take no more than an hour. Following your tour of the falls, you will zip-line along a 78-meter zip line. There are five zip lines in all, and they cross the River Musamya for 250 meters. This is an exciting, daring, and enjoyable activity that is perfect to undertake with loved ones.
Source of the Nile: After you reach Jinja town, continue on your trek to the Source of the Nile. You will eat lunch here and carry on exploring the Nile’s source. Your tour guide will lead you through the craft village, where you can purchase mementos. Additionally, you will take a boat ride along the Nile to the location where the Nile is thought to have its origins and visit the Gandhi monument, which is devoted to Mahatma Gandhi. After that, you’ll go to Nile River Explorers for a sundowner boat excursion. This Nile boat excursion starts at 5 p.m. and lasts till 7 p.m. Return to your hotel for the night and dinner.
Day 2: Departure and Ripon Falls
Experience Ripon Falls: Start your day with an adventure excursion in Jinja after breakfast. Begin your day by traveling to Rippon Falls, where you may engage in kayaking or white water rafting. After receiving a briefing, you will be put in life jackets and led through your rafting course. In addition to the half-day rafting excursion, you have the option of participating in a half-day kayaking activity if rafting is not your thing. Exploring the white and tumultuous rapids of the Nile is the focus of both activities, which last four to five hours. After lunch, go for an optional quad bike or horseback riding excursion. In addition to providing you with wonderful views of Lake Victoria, these activities will allow you to engage with the local residents. Depending on your preferences, the activities run anywhere from one to three hours.
Return to Kampala: Your guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Kampala city when you have returned.
Final Ziplining Day and Source of the Nile Tour
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Please be aware that the trip package mentioned above includes
Ziplining
A 4×4 safari vehicle and a safari driver/guide
Trekking to Griffin Falls
Take a boat excursion to the Nile’s source.
Sundowner boat tour at sunset.
Kayaking and white water rafting
Quad biking and horseback riding are optional.
Admission charges
Meals and lodging according to your schedule
On safari, mineral water
Exclusions from the Tour
Tips for alcoholic beverages
Also see: Two-Day Tour of Itanda Falls and Zip Lining