2 days, 1 night · Uganda

Jinja & the Source of the Nile

“Rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:38

Duration2 days, 1 night
Start · EndKampala · Kampala
Travel84 km by road
FitnessEasy
GroupUp to 30
PricePrice on request

The journey

Jinja sits where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria to begin its long journey north. It is close enough for a weekend and beautiful enough to remember for years.

Our shortest journey and a gentle first step: a forest walk, a boat to the source of the Nile, an evening of worship by the water, and a morning with a local church bringing food, prayer and the gospel to families nearby.

Explore

His creation

Be still

Alone with God

Gather

Around the fire

Serve

The poor

Proclaim

The gospel

Route

About 2–3 hours each way (around 80 km). Starts and ends in Kampala. Solid lines are road journeys, dashed lines are flights.

  1. 1Kampala
  2. 2Jinja

Itinerary

Day1

Forest, river and worship

We drive east and stop in Mabira Forest for a guided walk among the old trees. In the afternoon we take a boat to the source of the Nile. As the sun goes down, we gather on the riverbank to worship and open the Word together.

  • Riverside worship, a study on John 7, and Bible games around the fire
About 2–3 hoursLunch, dinnerStay: A riverside camp or lodge
Day2

A morning with our neighbours

After quiet time by the river, we join a local host church to visit families in the community, bringing food and essentials, praying with them and sharing the hope we have in Jesus. Adventurers can add tubing or kayaking before we head home.

  • Alone with God by the river
  • Optional tubing or kayaking, then home
About 2–3 hoursBreakfast, lunch
Price

On request

We quote for your group size, dates and choice of stays. Prices change with season and availability; your quote is confirmed in writing.

Included

  • Transport from Kampala and back
  • One night at a riverside camp or lodge
  • Meals as listed
  • Forest walk and Nile boat ride
  • Food parcels and essentials for the families we visit
  • Bibles and gospel materials to give

Not included

  • Tubing, kayaking and rafting
  • Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
  • Travel insurance

Bring

  • Your Bible
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • Swimwear for water activities
When to go

All year.

What your journey gives

Every seat carries something to share.

Part of every fare buys food parcels, household essentials and Bibles, chosen with the host church for families it already cares for.

We go as guests: no photos without permission, nothing handed out for the camera, and the church keeps caring for every family, and every new believer, after we leave.