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Experience Jinja in 2025 – Home to epic whitewater rafting, Nile cruises & bungee jumping. Updated costs, new activities & best places to stay. Jinja – Uganda’s Adrenaline Hub Location: Eastern Uganda (80km from Kampala) Elevation: 1,143m at Nile’s source Key Attractions: Source of the Nile (World’s longest river) Grade 5 whitewater rapids New 2024 suspension bridge Why Visit Jinja in 2025? ✔ Newly renovated Nile Discovery Center ✔ Expanded rafting safety standards (Int’l certification) ✔ Electric boat tours now available ✔ Best value adventure destination in East Africa 2025 Top Experiences 🌊 Whitewater Rafting Grade 5 rapids (Mar-Oct) / Grade 3 (Nov-Feb) New "Family Float" option for beginners 🤸 Adventure Park Uganda’s first via ferrata climbing route Expanded zipline over the Nile 🚤 Nile Cruises Sunset booze cruises New electric party boats 🎣 Fishing Expeditions Catch Nile perch (50kg+ possible) New fly fishing packages 2025 Activity Costs Rafting Full Day: $125 (was $110) Bungee Jump: $85 Nile Cruise: $30-75 Quad Biking: $55/hour Where to Stay (2025) Luxury: The Wildwaters Lodge (New spa treatments) Nile Nest Resort (Infinity pool upgrade) Mid-Range: 2Friends Guesthouse (New treehouse units) Budget: Jinja Nile Resort (Backpacker favorite) Getting There From Kampala: 2-hour drive (new expressway) From Entebbe Airport: 3-hour transfer New Ferry: Direct route to Bujagali Falls Book Your Adrenaline Rush! Jinja offers world-class adventures at African prices – the perfect add-on to any Uganda safari. 2025 Pro Tips: 📅 Prime Rafting: July-Sept (high water) 👙 Hidden Beach: Nalubale Tea Estate 🍻 Nightlife: New rooftop bar at Kingfisher

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