The Itanda Falls – on the Nile in Jinja – replaces Bujagali Falls
Bujagali Falls has become a Lake now it is a visit to Itanda Falls – on the Nile in Jinja
The once Hidden to most Itanda Falls are Sights and Sounds along the historic River Nile not be missed by visitors to Jinja. This is the Wild Side of the River Nile unleashed. Since Bujagali Falls has become a Giant Nile Lake – Itanda Falls has become the best Wildwater Falls near Jinja for Tourists wanting to see the power of the Nile.
Outside of Murchison Falls which is the most powerful Waterfall in the World, Itanda Falls, its little brother is one of best examples in Uganda of the power of the ancient River Nile in Central Uganda. For our Clients upon request we put together Snacks and Refreshments while they spend some time on the Nile in Jinja overlooking Itanda Falls.
Itanda Falls is best combined with a visit to the Nile at Jinja that includes the Source of the Nile. While in Jinja do not miss Itanda Falls.
Bujagali Falls, long a tourist Destination is no more – just a few ripples – but few miles down the road – the Nile still 
roars at Itanda Falls. Itanda is known to kayakers and rafters from around the world as a falls to avoid but to most visitors and tourists it remains one of the Hidden Pearls in the Pearl of Africa – Uganda.
Most guidebooks write about Bujagali Falls, a thing of the past since the new Bujagali Dam and Power Station was built, even most tour companies still offer visits to Bujagali Falls and in the Ugandan tradition of never turning down money, the caretaker at the gate toBujagali will take your entrance fees and you get a few ripples in the Nile.
Drive down the road a few miles and you discover Itanda Falls where the Nile’s power is unleashed and you can stand in awe as you look out on river , see Itanda Falls and hear the rushing waters of the falls roaring past you. Itanda Falls has 3 levels of rapids along it which go up to Grade 6 from Grade. Itanda Falls is a most spectacular places to behold and the rafter, kayaker has to exercise some cautions traversing the rapids of Itanda Falls.
Itanda Falls – on the Nile in Jinja is not the most easily reached location beyond Jinja, even when you ask questions, you just might get a blank stare – it is about 27 kilometers from Jinja and the drive will take about 45 minutes in 
length. Not many overseas visitors, tourists have come to Itanda Falls, making it still an unspoilt area where you can experience Authentic Africa, authentic Uganda. Unlike at the source of the Nile the way to the falls is not paved with souvenir stands and hawkers shouting at you to buy their wares. Unfortunately for tourists this is changing but if you are on Safari with us, yur driver guide will know how to handle them
Itanda Falls at Jinja, is still the Nile non-commercialized, the way it has been for many years. To locals it is considered a sacred site…a “Blessed Place” where those living near the falls come to pray at the based of a tree in times of adversity such as when they need a physical miracle.
Jinja without a waterfall along the Nile just would not be the same, it will take a while, but Itanda Falls will be a place along the Nile that attracts more and more visitors and another reason to enjoy Jinja on the Nile.
Things to do and See in Jinja along the Source and River Nile:
Itanda Falls is jut one of the many things to do and see in Jinja Jinja means Adremaline Pumping Adventure to some while to others it is a place to relax and Chill Out along one of the 7-Natural Wonders of Africa. The Source of the Nile was even the internationally acclaimed Nyege Music Festival that lasted for 3-Days at the Source of the Nile with thousands of local and International Visitors Coming to visit the ancient River Nile.
White Water Rafting, Kayaking, biking, hiking, All-terrain Safaris, horseback riding, sailing, fishing, birding and much more can be done here.
If you are on Safari with us in Uganda and depart from or arrive in nearby Entebbe – ask us to include Jinja and the Nile in your Safari Itinerary. We will gladly do so.
If you like to see Itanda Falls – on the Nile in Jinja while on Safariwith us, let us know.
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