The Nile River is the Longest River in the World. It starts its amazing 6,650km (4,130 mile) journey northwards from the Source of the Nile in Lake Victoria near Uganda’s old industrial town of Jinja. The mighty Nile runs through 11 countries (The Nile Basin Countries) whose combined population totals over 300 million people and ends up emptying its waters and rich silt into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile leaves Lake Victoria and flows north for approximately 130kms (81 miles) to Lake Kyoga, then flows west to Masindi Port, it turns north from here, and then makes a great half circle and flows westwards through Murchison Falls until it reaches the very northern shores of Lake Albert where it forms a river delta. After leaving Lake Albert, the river (the White Nile) continues its journey north through Uganda, South Sudan, and to the Sudanese capital Khartoum where it meets its second tributary known as the Blue Nile which flows out of Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Even though the Nile has its source in Lake Victoria in Uganda, the Blue Nile is in fact the source of most of its downstream water, containing almost 80% of the water and silt.

TOURIST ACTIVITIES ON THE NILE - Both Quad Biking and Horse Riding are fantastic ways to explore communities that live along the Nile, and the great agility of the horses and quad bikes enables to you stop over at places of your choice for a cold drink and snack, including the fresh and delicious deep fried Nile Perch fish locally known as “sabulenya”. Kayaking on the Nile is also a great way to soak in the beauty of the lacustrine of the Nile, the surrounding fishing communities, and enjoy the company of exotic birds that often fly along with you as you explore the shoreline. If you are the more adventurous tourist, Bungee Jumping enables you to experience an adrenaline rush and kiss the Nile waters after a 40-metre drop. White Water Rafting is an all year exhilarating activity on the Nile against the backdrop of amazing natural beauty. Speed Boating along the Nile is another amazing activity for tourists who visit Uganda.

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