Walking tour of a local village in Jinja

Nile River Explorers, Uganda (0)
from/per person 10.00
  • Uganda Day Tours
  • Groups allowed
  • Tour guides

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Description

Where You’ll Go

Uncover the cultural side of the region on this Jinja Day Tour. Although Jinja was once thought to be the source of the River Nile, this region is still notorious for being the adventure capital of Uganda and offers an immense variety of attractions from bungee jumping and quadbiking to whitewater rafting, horseback riding and slum tours.

However, there is also another side to Jinja day tours which should not be ignored which can be found within the surrounding settlements and volunteer opportunities in the area. Yes, this town is also known for a thriving local community which lies beneath the adrenaline fueled exterior of the area and on a local village walk, you will come to find the true identity of local life and how the community utilizes the luscious surroundings.

What You’ll See

Expect a very personal and informative day tour to some local gardens/environments as your local guide explains the many crops, fruits and inner workings of the habitat. Afterward you will enjoy a walk through the local villages which always promises interactions with friendly locals and hordes of enthusiastic children. Visit a school, the local dressmaker, a resident baker and every day families along the way. Lunch is then provided outside the tour guides home, where you can marvel at the primitive life as it passes by.

When You’ll Go

The best time to take this walking tour in Jinja is the morning, when the community is busy carrying out their daily chores and activity is at a peak. Lasting for a duration of 3 hours, you will have a delicious local meal at the end of the tour which will naturally be at lunchtime.

What’s include

 

This is one of the best day tours in Uganda and despite only costing $10, it also includes a fantastic lunch comprising of spinach, meats, rice and more local produce. You will have the services of a local guide throughout the duration of the tour which includes collection and drop off at your desired location.


Schedule

1st March to 31st October
Monday 10.00 - 17.30
Tuesday 09.00 - 17.30
Wednesday 09.00 - 17.30
Thursday Closed
Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Saturday 09.00 - 17.30
Sunday 10.00 - 17.30
Last Admission 17.00
1st November to 28th February
Monday 10.00 - 17.30
Tuesday 09.00 - 17.30
Wednesday 09.00 - 17.30
Thursday Closed
Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Saturday 09.00 - 17.30
Sunday 10.00 - 17.30
Last Admission 17.00

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