Bujagali Falls in Jinja: Rapids, Spiritual Site and Rafting Start
A well-known rapid on the Nile near Jinja.
Bujagali Falls is a series of rapids near Jinja, long used by rafters. Much of the original falls were flooded by the Bujagali Dam, but the area remains a hub for rafting and kayaking.
See rafting in Jinja and the Nile in Uganda.
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At a glance
- Area: Near Jinja
- Highlights: Rapids, rafting base
- Time: Part of a rafting day
- Spiritual: Sacred to local people
Visiting
Most visitors see Bujagali as part of a rafting day or a kayak trip.
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