Uganda, Kampala and the Source of the Nile
Climb the minaret over Kampala, then sleep beside the river that runs to the Mediterranean.
The trip
Climb the minaret over Kampala, then sleep beside the river that runs to the Mediterranean.
Two halves, and both are strong. Kampala first: the Uganda National Mosque, one of the largest in East Africa, whose minaret you climb for a view of the whole city; the Kabaka's palace, still the seat of the Buganda kingdom; and Owino, a market so large and so loud that it is its own kind of landmark. Then east to Jinja, where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria and starts a journey of six and a half thousand kilometres. The lodge there sits on the river itself. What you do with the second half is yours: a boat to the source, grade five rafting, tubing, a zip line through the canopy, or a chair on a deck above moving water. Prayer mats are placed in every room as standard, mini-bars arrive empty, and a Friday arrival means Jumu'ah with the local community.
The minaret at the National Mosque is a spiral staircase and a view of the whole city. It is the best thing to do first in Kampala.
Day by day
Every day, already considered.
Prayer, dining, and where you rest, planned into each day, so you are never caught out.
- 01
DESTINATION
Arrival, and a welcome
Met at Entebbe International and transferred into Kampala. Welcome juice and dates on arrival, and an easy first evening.
- 02
DESTINATION
Mosque, palace, market
A full day in the capital: the Uganda National Mosque on Old Kampala hill, with the climb up the minaret for the panorama; the Kabaka's palace at Lubiri, the traditional home of the Buganda king; and Owino market.
- 03
DESTINATION
To the source
East to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, and the Source of the Nile, where the river leaves Lake Victoria. Time to walk the site, and an optional boat out for the closer view.
- 04
DESTINATION
The river, at your own speed
A day that goes as fast or as slow as you want it to: grade five white-water rafting, tubing on the Nile, a zip line through the forest canopy, or the deck and the water going past.
- 05
DESTINATION
Homeward
Back west to Entebbe with time, depending on the flight, for a stop at a craft market, then the airport.
OUR STANDARD HALAL SERVICES
How we look after you.
Nearest Masjid
Pick and drop for Friday Prayers - ( if nearest Masjid available)
Prayer Facilities
Prayer Mat available in each room
Muslim Restaurants
Information of Closest Muslim owned Restaurant ( If available )
Veg / Sea Food Restaurants
Information of closest Veg / Sea food Restaurants
INCLUSIONS
What your trip carries.
- What this trip includes is confirmed line by line in your written quote.
CONDITIONS
Good to know.
The things this price does not carry, said plainly, so there are no surprises when your quote arrives.
- What is not included is confirmed line by line in your written quote.
How the price works
The from-price is per person, twin share, indicative. Your final quote is written for your dates, your party, and the rooms you need.
An enquiry starts a conversation with a specialist, not a checkout. Nothing is charged now, and you decide when to say yes.
Every halal fact on this page is dated and verified by us. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say so rather than imply it.
Uganda, Kampala and the Source of the Nile
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