Jinja town: Horseback riding : This is the sport or activity of riding horses. The reason why people should ride horses is riders can develop better reflexes and a sense of balance and coordination as one uses their entire body to propel the horse forward adding to the above benefits, riding also offers cardio benefits and adjusting your equipment to use the horse also builds muscle strength. Therefore it is a good way to exercise if you are not looking to go to the gym.

The fact that Jinja covers 63.7km, is accurately an 82.84km stretch from Kampala, and is strategically located at Lake Victoria, the Nile source (which is the longest in Africa) is nothing but an act of God. Jinja came to be named so by the two tribes that live on opposite sides of the Nile- the Baganda and Basoga, in whose languages the term coincidentally, equally means ‘rock’. Quad biking is an off-road thrilling adventure for all ages. As a tourist, you are patiently handled by a guide who patiently trains you on how to use the four-legged horse, till you decide to single-handedly take the will and ride away.

Jinja town: Horseback riding
Horseback riding

Horse riding is done along the Nile and the local communities. The resources you are willing to invest in terms of time and finances will determine how long you will ride. The hours of your horse ride are counted only from the point when you are confident about the training you have received. The cost ranges from 55- 155dollars for terms and conditions apply accordingly. Besides biking, other activities on the Nile are; white water rafting, tubing, bungy jumping, zip-lining, boat riding on the Nile to Samuka Island which is as generously endowed with green. Cheers to the slay queens because your picture background is sorted. The food at Samuka will be your latest story to tell about the last time you bit your tongue over a meal , Jinja town: Horseback riding.

Horse riding in Jinja is amazing activity you wouldn’t want to miss out on taking a trip to this side to ride some horses there are a few places we would recommend like Nile it is the most popular one.

There are horseback rides like the Intro pony rides for kids and adults which is USD 20, 11-hour mixed group aimed at novices, kids, aged riders, and the nervous type which goes for USD 40, 1 hour and a half mixed group which is like the 1 hour but slightly different for USD 50, 2-hour mixed group going for USD60 and 2 hours advanced for the experienced rider that hasn’t ridden for a while going for USD 60. The best time to visit for a ride is at 10 am any day of the week any time of the year

Jinja town: Horseback riding
Horseback riding

Jinja is a city is a town in southern Uganda on the shore of Lake Victoria and also known to be the home of the source of river Nile the longest river in Africa. It is dominated by people of the Bantu Ethnic group but the popular language there is Lusaka, the people that make the best chapatis around town. Jinja is a very commercial town with up to ten industries and you will also find Bujjagali falls here in ninja. Jinja is such a perfect destination for any tourist and fortunately, its proximity to the capital makes it a must-visit for any tourist. Needless to mention it is the home to the world’s longest and most magnificent River.

Plan a visit to Jinja today, either to experience the Nile Source or to go horseback riding whatever you choose, you will be sure to have a great time.

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