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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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The Nile Eden Resort2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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 the Nile2012-09-26
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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 Jinja Nile Resort2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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 Nile Porch Lodge and Black Lantern Restaurant2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
The Nile Porch Lodge and Black Lantern Restaurant in Jinja, Uganda offer exclusive lodge accommodations and a sublime dining experience and are in the process of expansion to include a bakery, spa and organic vegetable patch. They have solar lighting and water systems in their accommodation units on the banks of the Victoria Nile, and unique semi tented en-suite bandas provide comfortable nights and panoramic river views, they also have family units and for refreshing dips, there's a crystal blue swimming pool. The Nile Porch Lodge and Black Lantern Restaurant offers superb dining in the magnificent a la carte restaurant starting with a pre meal drink on the porch overlooking the river, their pork spare ribs are legendary, and the menu offers something for everyone from meat to fish and vegetarian dishes, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a great team standing by, and they can cater to groups of 50 with buffet options available, come for a unique stay and your dining pleasure.READ MORE
Nile River Explorers2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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Surjio's Pizzeria and Guest House2017-11-23
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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
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
The Nile Anchor Palace2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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
Eden Rock Resorts2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
Eden Rock Resorts in Jinja, Uganda welcomes you to a wonderful stay on the border of the River Nile from where you can see the source, just a short walk from the beautiful Bujagali Falls. Here they offer self contained bandas on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis, they also have dormitory accommodation and camping facilities in a large field with ablution facilities, there is an excellent cook on site who can prepare tasty meals if desired. Eden Rock Resorts has internet connections and is ideally located for enjoying adventures like white river rafting, quad trips, horseback riding, kayaking and more, come for a wonderful stay at really good value.READ MORE
The Source of the Nile Museum2017-11-24
Located in Jinja, Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, Uganda
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.READ MORE