Jinja and the Nile
Jinja and the Nile
For centuries the location of the source of the Nile River intrigued the world, with numerous adventurers searching deep into the African continent to find it. Although still somewhat disputed due to the rivers which flow into Lake Victoria, it is generally accepted that where the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria, that is the beginning of the world's longest river.
The town of Jinja has grown on the banks of the Nile River and offers travellers Uganda's adventure centre, keeping in the tradition of the early explorers.
The Source of the Nile
Although the Owen Falls Dam, Uganda's main source of hydro-electric energy, has somewhat changed the flow, the historical significance of the location makes it a wonderful attraction.
To watch the water start its flow towards the ancient sites of Egypt makes one imagine traversing the sands of the continent, through the Sahara, to the Mediterranean.
White Water Rafting
Competing with the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls as the most exciting stretch of white water rafting on the continent, the Nile River below Jinja attracts adrenaline junkies from all countries to test their courage along the raging rapids.
