Wildwaters Lodge

Top choice in Jinja


One of Uganda's best luxury hotels, Wildwaters lives up to its name by overlooking a raging stretch of the Nile from its stunning island location. Accessed via a boardwalk, the private thatched-roof suites have canvas walls and palatial interiors with gleaming polished floorboards, poster beds and sofas. All open up to balconies with outdoor claw-foot baths overlooking unhindered Nile views.

The lovely restaurant, natural-style swimming pool and lounge deck are also perched right on the river. It's located on the west bank of the Nile along Kayunga Rd (turn off near the Nile Brewery), about 20km from Jinja, and is accessed by a five-minute boat trip. Day trippers are charged a US$20 entrance fee.


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Nearby Jinja attractions

1. Central Market

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This commercial market is across from the bus stand with vendors selling fruit and vegetables, among other produce, and clothing.

2. Source of the Nile Gardens

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On the western bank of the river you'll find the pleasant Source of the Nile Gardens and Speke Monument – a pillar commemorating where the British…

3. Source of the Nile River

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The birthplace of the mighty Nile river (or one of them anyway…), here the water spills out of Lake Victoria on its journey to the Mediterranean flowing…