Source of the Nile river : The River Nile is the longest river in the world and the source of the Nile is found in Uganda. The source of the Nile is among the attractions which can be seen during a tour in Uganda and it is found in the eastern part of Uganda. Jinja town is the place to visit in Uganda where the source of the Nile can be seen.
The source of the Nile river is the point where the Nile starts its journey to the Mediterranean sea. The Nile basin is found in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan and also in Egypt.
There is a lot to do when visiting Jinja such as Jet boating, bungee jumping, white water rafting, horse riding, quad biking, zip lining, tubing, boat rides among others. Boat rides on the source of the Nile is among the activities not to miss when visiting Jinja.
A boat ride on the River Nile is an activity which is done during the morning and also in the afternoon or evening. This activity takes about 2 hours and with a local guide, visitors are informed about the Nile and its source. You can also visit the Mahatma Gandhi statue and also the craft shops around the source of the Nile.
Throughout the year, many activities can be done on the Nile river during tours in Uganda. White water rafting is also an activity that many visitors go to Jinja to engage in and it involves getting a thrilling experience of the different rapids along the Nile. White water rafting takes about 4 to 5 hours and costs about 125 USD per person. This activity can be done by beginners and also experienced travelers. Rafting is done in teams of three with help of trained staff and visitors are also provided with the necessary safety gear and briefed before engaging in the activity.
Another activity which is done at the Nile river in Uganda is bungee jumping. This activity in Jinja involves jumping from a point about 44 meters high and taking a plunge into the Nile.
Kayaking is another activity to engage in when visiting the Nile river and it involves paddling on the Nile in a boat which enables you to enjoy the views of the areas surrounding the Nile river.
Tubing on the Nile is another experience that many tourists engage in when visiting Jinja. This activity is commonly done by the locals but foreign visitors can also engage in this activity during their Jinja Safaris Tours. Tubing takes about 2 to 3 hours and can be flat water tubing, white water tubing and also extreme tubing.
Quad biking is another activity which visitors engage in when visiting the Nile and it takes about 1 hour. The minimum age for the activity is 7 years and it costs about 55 USD per person. The activity is done through forests and farms and along the banks of the River Nile. Training is offered before the actual activity is done and safety equipment is also provided such as helmets and glasses.
History of the Nile
River Nile is about 6696 kilometers long and it also consists of the white Nile and the blue Nile. In 1858 the source of the Nile was discovered by John Hanning Speke.
The term Nile was derived from the Greek word Neilos which means river valley or valley. Agriculture is among the activities which are practiced by the banks of the Nile which has favorable conditions for the activity including all year round supply of water and sufficient rainfall. Irrigation is also practiced along the Nile in countries such as Egypt.
Along the Nile River, water transport is also used to get from one location to another although there are other alternative means of transport to use.
About the Nile river
River Nile apart from being the longest river in the world is also home to different fish species such as tilapia, Nile perch, catfish, lungfish, tiger fish, mudfish among others, Crocodiles as well as hippos and snakes are also part of the species in the Nile river.
Lake Victoria is the largest source of the Nile river and the tributaries of the Nile are the blue Nile and white Nile.
The best time to go to visit the source of the Nile river is around the months of October to April when the weather is favorable. December, January and also February are also a good time for a tour to the source of the Nile.
During Jinja tours where the source of the Nile, visitors can use private or public means to get to the destination. Jinja is about 80 km from Kampala and it takes about 1 hour to get there. The town of Jinja can also be visited during day tours around Uganda from Kampala.
