HISTORICAL. ENJOYABLE. UNMISSABLE.
The source of the Nile is on many people’s bucket list and understandably so.
The official start of one of the world’s longest, and most famous river.
With a knowledgeable guide and a cooler of chilled drinks, this is a peaceful way to visit a globally renown site, our tours of Speke’s Source of the Nile are something we are very proud of.
No tour of the world is complete without a tour of the Source of the Nile. Though ‘discovered’ in 1858, Lake Victoria has a lot more history to it than the moment that John Hanning Speke arrived on it’s shores. As one of the Great African lakes, Lake Victoria, is a crucial lifeline to the fishermen who depends on it’s waters, and the estimated 160 million people that live along the River Nile banks.
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Skip the tourist traps by joining us on the water and experience the Source of the Nile in a unique way. Learn about the history of Speke’s discovery and uncover details about other famous names associated with the source.
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Beyond the bird islands and between the fisherman’s boats, you will float past Gandhi’s famous monument which marks the location where his ashes were scattered, right next to the now sunken Owen Falls rapids. Learn about the Nile’s importance in the current political climate, and discover the reasons why the Nile is considered one of the greatest rivers in the world.
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The tour begins at the lakeside Jinja Sailing Club and finishes at the Bourbon Bar and Grill.
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Let our guides lead you and your party on a tour of the source of the Nile. The start of the world’s longest river.
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Relax with a drink in hand as you flow from Lake Victoria into the Nile learning about this great lake and globally important river.
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Price
$100 per person
One-to-one rate for individuals
$75 per person
Minimum group of 2 people
