Jinja City sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile. The city sits at an average elevation of 1,204 metres (3,950ft) above sea level Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The name “Jinja” was acquired from the “Flat Rocks” which locally commonly referred to as “stones”. “Lusoga” is the native language of the Soga people or Basoga of the Busoga region of Eastern Uganda.
Jinja is also famous for its source of the Nile situated on the River Nile. River Nile has two attributes “White Nile” and “The Blue Nile”, which refer to the river’s source, derived from Arabic names formerly applied only to the Sudanese stretches which meet at Khartoum.
Unlike other destinations, Jinja is the best locus for adrenaline activities lovers. White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping and Zip lining are the fascinating leading activities that will cling to your mind to leave you with stories to tell.
The moment Visitors set the foot in the place (the source of the Nile), the eyes will be amazed by the talented cultural performers. Apart from music and dance performers, visitors are unveiled to other cultural practices that will a vivid experience about the culture of Basoga.