We have a Self Drive to Jinja, Uganda deals for sole travelers car hire, small group van rental and family car hire Uganda. Are you into a Jinja Self Drive Safari? Are you in Entebbe or Kampala? Are you planning a Self Drive holiday to Jinja? Exploring Jinja with our cheap Self drive in Jinja is what you need. We are here to make your self drive to jinja memorable.
We have both saloon and 4×4 car rental to Jinja for your Jinja holiday in Uganda. Choose the best option for you and we will serve you!
What To Expect on your Self Drive to Jinja
On The Way To Jinja
The trip to Jinja should be relaxing and truly rejuvenating. If you are into street food buckle up otherwise make some simple shopping at Shoprite Lugogo and start your Journey. For street food lovers a stop in Namawojollo should reward you with freshly roasted tasty chicken and Gonja (roasted plantain). A piece of chicken here goes for 5000UGX ($1.5).
The huge Mabira forest should give you great cool and fresh atmosphere with fresh air. If you like, you can take a health nature walk here. There is also ziplining if you like before heading to Jinja.
On arrival in jinja, you will be welcomed by the magnificent Jinja bridge. This is a great opportunity to take some memorable pictures at the bridge that connect Buganda and Busoga across the Nile.
While in Jinja
Jinja is the adventure capital of East Africa. While in Jinja you will be spoiled of choice. Among the most popular activities to do on your self drive to Jinja include a visit to the source of the Nile and a boat cruise at the same place.
Other memorable activities include Bungee Jumping, quad biking, ziplining, white water rafting, golfing, biking, cultural visits and a visit to Busowooko falls among others.
Where to Eat When in Jinja
There are several good restaurants in Jinja. The choice depends on what you would like to eat. If you are a fish lover, there several eateries at the source of the Nile that serve fried fresh fish with fries.
If you prefer something more western, Java House restaurant is the place for you. Java House is a very renowned eating place in Kampala and Nairobi and has a branch in Jinja where you can grab a burger, pizza and other western dishes.
For the Shawarma lovers, there is a Lebanese restaurant up on Main street that serves good shawarma and other western dishes. A little ahead of this restaurant on the opposite is another popular “Muzung” (Whites) restaurant called The Delhi which also serve many western dishes. An average meal in most of the restaurants above costs about $10.
Where to Stay when Visiting Jinja
As expected of a tourist destination of Jinja’s caliber, there are many lodges and hotels where you can stay while in Jinja. They range between budget, mid range and luxury hotels. some budget accommodations you might consider include Tourist Bay, Home on the Nile, Kingfisher Safari resort, Nile Guest House, Nile River Explorers, TimTon Hotel, Jinja backpackers among several others. These hotels range from $25 to $50 per night.
For mid range to Luxury accommodation, you can try Source of the Nile Hotel, Pearl on the Nile Hotel, Nile Hotel Jinja, Nile Village Hotel, Adrift River club, Hotel paradise on the Nile, Jinja Safari Hotel, Nile front cottages among others. The mid to luxury accommodations range from $65 to $300 a night.
We hope this helps you plan your self drive road trip holiday to Jinja. Of course you will need a car rental for this holiday and that is where we perfectly fit into your holiday plans with our great car rental deals. We also have one way self drive if you don’t wish to drive back from Jinja.
Reserving your Self Drive to Jinja
Contact us to secure your self drive adventure tour to Jinja on +256702525877 or email us on ask@selfdriveadventure.com and we will be glad to give you a self-drive in Jinja!
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Self-Drive Adventure Uganda is a lead Car rental company in Uganda. We specialize in Self drive car hire and road trip safaris in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and East Africa at Large. We also offer Car rental with a driver and Entebbe Airport Pickup and drop off Taxi Services.
