Discover the town at the source of the River Nile
Visit the historic town of Jinja, at the source of the Nile. From the explorers that sought the source of the world’s longest river, to the exiled King making his way home, the Nile is at the heart of some of history’s greatest stories
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Explore Jinja’s history
The source of the river Nile is one of geography’s greatest enigmas. It baffled explorers for centuries, before Englishmen John Hanning Speke solved the riddle in 1862.
Busoga Kingdom
Jinja is in Busoga, a kingdom that only became such under British rule. Kings are not hereditary, rather, it is an elected position. The current king, or Kyabazinga is William Gabula Nadiope IV, who has ruled since 2014
Centre of Industry
The town of Jinja at the source of the Nile became a trading hub with the extension of the Uganda-Kenya Railway, with Asian traders moving in soon thereafter. Jinja became the centre of industry in Uganda
Great People. Amazing Tours. Beautiful Uganda.
Where We Take You
Explore the sites of Jinja by car, boat and foot
Speke Monument
The memorial marks the spots where John Hanning Speke first saw the source of the Nile
Jinja Railway Station
Built in 1912 when the Uganda Kenya Railway was extended from Port Florence (Kisumu) to Jinja
War Cemetery
The final resting place of soldiers who fought for the British during World Wars One and Two
St Joseph's Cathedral
The seat of the Catholic Church in Jinja, built by the Mill Hill Missionaries
Source of the Nile
A boat cruise to the source of the world's longest river
Kyabazinga’s Palace
The palace of the current King of Busoga on top of Bugembe hill, which was built by his grandfather, the second King of Busoga
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