Things to do

Explore Jinja

Jinja is where the River Nile leaves Lake Victoria — and the adventure capital of East Africa.

Near the hotel

What to see and do

Driving times are approximate, from the hotel.

10 min drive

Source of the Nile

Take a boat out to the point where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria, and see the Speke Monument on the riverbank.

Pick-up from hotel

White-water rafting

Jinja is one of the best-known rafting destinations in the world. Most operators collect guests from their hotel for half-day and full-day trips.

20 min drive

Kayaking & bungee

Adventure companies around Bujagali offer kayaking, bungee jumping over the Nile, quad-bike tours and horse riding.

5 min drive

Jinja town

Colonial-era shopfronts on Main Street, the central market, cafés and restaurants.

5 min drive

Jinja Golf Club

An 18-hole course close to the river and the town centre.

40 min drive

Mabira Forest

On the Kampala road: forest walks, bird watching and a zip-line through the canopy.

Plan your days

Let us help you plan

Our front desk can recommend tour and activity operators, arrange transport and give you directions. Ask when you book, or at reception when you arrive.

Reservations

Make Paradise your base

Five minutes from town, on the river, with breakfast included.