Source of the Nile: Tours & Activities 7 options
Jinja and Source of the Nile day tour with boat rideGuided day tour from Jinja to the Source of the Nile with air-conditioned transport, boat ride, Mabira forest walk, lunch and soft drink included.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 14:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.87 (172)6h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Jinja day tour from Kampala: Source of the Nile boat rideDay trip from Kampala to Jinja with hotel pickup, visiting Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest, and the Nile Source by boat, with lunch and an English-speaking guide.Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 5.00 (54)9h 10mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Jinja day trip from Kampala: Source of the Nile & Mabira forestDay trip from Kampala to Jinja with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and boat ride to the source of the Nile: lunch and all entrance fees included.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.97 (32)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Rafting in Jinja: White-water on the Nile sourceRaft the Nile at its source in Jinja with a guide, private transport and lunch included. Four to six hours of white-water and visits to Ssezibwa Falls.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (3)4h–6hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 219per person
Jinja City E-Bike Tour: Source of the Nile and Railway HistoryRide an electric bike through Jinja's landmarks on a 2-hour guided tour, visiting the Source of the Nile and Railway Bridge while your guide shares local stories.Every day · 08:00 · From age 4★ 5.00 (2)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Jinja Source of the Nile boat tour: Africa's longest riverPrivate tour from Kampala through Mabira forest to the Nile Source in Jinja, featuring a boat ride where the river leaves Lake Victoria.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 13:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–75★ 4.00 (1)9h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Jinja Day Trip: Source of the Nile Tour from KampalaExperience Jinja’s Source of the Nile, Mabira Forest, and white water rafting on a full-day tour with transport, lunch, and local guide from Kampala.Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.92 (13)2h–10hEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 357per person
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✓ 2026-10-23| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja and Source of the Nile day tour with boat rideOur pick | US$ 175 per person | 6h–8h | 4.87★ · 172 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 14:30 | English |
| Jinja day tour from Kampala: Source of the Nile boat rideBest value | US$ 135 per person | 9h 10m | 5.00★ · 54 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 | English |
| Jinja City E-Bike Tour: Source of the Nile and Railway HistoryLowest price | US$ 25 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Jinja day trip from Kampala: Source of the Nile & Mabira forest | US$ 130 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 32 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Rafting in Jinja: White-water on the Nile source | US$ 219 per person | 4h–6h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, German |
| Jinja Source of the Nile boat tour: Africa's longest river | US$ 250 per person | 9h–10h | 4.00★ only 1 review | Every day · First departure 08:00, last 13:30 | English |
| Jinja Day Trip: Source of the Nile Tour from Kampala | US$ 357 per person | 2h–10h | 4.92★ · 13 | Every day · 06:30 | English, German, French |
Source of the Nile: Tours & Activities at a glance
- Our pick: Jinja and Source of the Nile day tour with boat ride, US$ 175 (6h–8h, 4.87★ · 172).
- Best value: Jinja day tour from Kampala: Source of the Nile boat ride, US$ 135 (9h 10m, 5.00★ · 54).
- Lowest price: Jinja City E-Bike Tour: Source of the Nile and Railway History, US$ 25 (2h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 25–US$ 357 (median US$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly and 6 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.