Jinja

Uganda · Eastern Region

Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the north shore of Lake Victoria near the source of the Nile River.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+3 · 9 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Eastern Region

On the map

0.44° N, 33.21° E

Near Jinja

• Kampala · 72 km away
• Sipi · 161 km away
• Masindi · 217 km away
• Gulu · 279 km away
• Maasai Mara National Reserve · 302 km away
• Lake Nakuru National Park · 334 km away

More of Uganda

Explore Uganda · Kampala · Gulu · Kabale · Kisoro · Masindi

Where to stay

Shirleyz Cozy Haven - a delightful apt in Jinja City

10/10 · 7 reviews

WanderHome 1BDR - Jinja

10/10 · 2 reviews

King Fischer's Resort Bukaya

10/10

Home OnThe Nile Dorm

9.7/10 · 37 reviews

Private Villa at the Source of the Nile

9.4/10 · 35 reviews

Lycklama Guesthouse

9.3/10 · 4 reviews

Afro Smile Guest House & Backpackers Jinja

9.2/10 · 23 reviews

The Jewel and the Lake

9.1/10 · 87 reviews

Jinja Backpackers

9/10 · 180 reviews

Signature Hotel Apartments

9/10 · 2 reviews