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Jinja Travel Guide
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Jinja is a city in south-eastern Uganda. It is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile River. It has an estimated population of 106,000 inhabitants.
Jinja was established by the British in 1901. It served as an administrative centre for the Provincial Government Headquarters for the Busoga region.
Formerly a fishing village, the city has developed into the second largest commercial centre in the country. Along with agriculture, the manufacturing sector forms the backbone of the local economy.
The majority of the population is of Bantu origin.
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Reviews Jinja

Overall rating 6
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I can't forget the view of the John Speke pillar, spot where he stood and saw the source of the Nile. while at the shores on the Jinja side, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the spot across the... more nile, on Njeru side. Don't forget to look right across while in Jinja for this view. You can as well ask to cross by boat and stand right there. Alternatively, pick a bodaboda and cross using the famous railway bridge down stream. Enjo Jinja!

Overall rating 9
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Jinja is lovely with lots of things to do on holiday. Bird watching, bungee jumping, horse back, water game, indian and british architecture, white water rafting, bujagali and itanda falls, town tours, horse polo, you will be spoilt for choice... more in this beautiful African town!

Overall rating 9
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Jinja is full of life, from the source of the Nile to Bujagali and Itanda falls, there is alot to visit, cultural sites like Mpumudde Hill, and Wanyange, Industries, old indian architecture.. that makes the city iconic, great food, bird... more watching, beauty and calmess make Jinja the best city to visit in Jinja. Not forgetting the best accomodation.

Overall rating 7
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Jinja is a place one ought not to miss when he/she visits Uganda, taking a look at the sources of the longest river in the world is breathtaking.
However the road that leads to this amazing place is very narrow and... more has got a lot of potholes and many heavy long tracks besides that the place is full of breathtaking wanders from birds to the people who are ever smiling. This was worth it!

Overall rating 8
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Do not miss viewing The Owen Falls Dam, the railway bridge, the source of the NILE (which is now submerged after the building of the dam,) the Main Road, the Catholic church, Goan School, The Ishnachiry, Kilembe Mines.
Not to be missed
Owen Falls Dam
, The source of the Nile




Overall rating 9
Overall Guide :
When you visit Jinja, dont miss to visit the source of the Nile using a canoe and other tourism activities like white water rafting and bungee jumping. I am sure you will have an unforgettable experience like me.
Not to be missed
source of the nile
, itanda falls
, owen falls dam
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