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East Africa · Uganda

Source of the Nile, Jinja

Waterfall Full day difficulty: Moderate with kids: yes
Source of the Nile, Jinja

In Jinja, on the shores of Lake Victoria, the Nile, the longest river in the world, officially springs forth to begin its journey of more than 6,000 kilometers toward Egypt. It is a place of white water, ideal for boating as a family and seeing where a giant is born.

With kids

  • Head out on a calm boat to the point where the Nile is born
  • Look for birds and monitor lizards on the banks of the great river
  • Dip your hand in the water that will travel all the way to Egypt
  • Watch the kayakers play in the rapids from the shore
Accessibility: The rough rafting is only for adults; there are calm boat rides suitable for the whole family up to the point where the Nile is born

With family

  • Take a boat ride on Lake Victoria at sunset
  • Learn why this is considered the source of the Nile
  • The adventurous adults, try the rafting with expert guides
  • Follow on a map the river's long journey to the Mediterranean

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Source of the Nile, Jinja. ← All destinations