Jinja city is located the at the source of the Nile, and in Uganda. This is a popular destination for nature lovers, backpackers for its white water rafting. Activities to do include Camping,body surfing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and rafting. Jinja marks the place from where the River Nile starts its journey traveling northwards to the Mediterranean sea. It passes through Central and Northern Uganda, South Sudan, Egypt and eventually pouring its waters into the Mediterranean. Visitors are able to see the statue of the late Mahatma Gandhi erected at the foot of the Nile. His ashes were poured into the Nile after his cremation as per his wishes hence the statue in Jinja.
Hi @Farmlove ,
It looks like you had a very pleasant time visiting Jinja.
I am wondering about those fields you are standing in. At first glance I thought it was basil, but I am not sure.
Can you tell a bit more about them?
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Yes we did have a good time in Jinja. It is actually amazing to see the source of River Nile, The point where Lake Victoria ends and The Nile begins. Jinja has very fertile soil and good agricultural climate all year round. There are very big sugarcane plantations and factories for sugar around. The fields you are asking about are Tea plantations. They produce tea both for local and export markets.
When thinking about the Nile river, you never think of where it actually starts @Farmlove , that’s very interesting.
I would never have guessed tea, thanks for the information there!
You are most welcome. Interestingly, The Nile has 2 major tributaries: 1.the Victorian Nile (White Nile) which begins from Jinja (Lake Victoria) and the Blue Nile which begins from Lake Tana in the highlands of Ethiopia. The two converge in Khartoum in Sudan and continues flowing up North through Egypt to T
he Mediterranean rivaling The Amazon as the longest river.Whenever I think of the Nile, I instantly associate it with Egypt @Farmlove . I must admit, I didn’t know it ran through so many countries. Thanks for teaching me something new today!
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Thanks a lot for your feedback.The Nile is mysterious in deed. When you look at Eastern Africa and (Congo from Central), almost every country contributes to the waters of the Nile from rivers, streams, springs, lakes as far as from the Congo, Ethiopia, Uganda,Rwanda,Tanzania. For instance, the Mau water tower in Kenya creates the Mara River (Wildebeest Migration?), snaking its way through the Mara, Serengeti and emptying into L.Victoria which again comes to boost the Nile at Jinja, It is a whole hydro-logical circle. The confluence crated by the Blue and the white Nile is Khartoum is amazing and it is a sight to behold as the two become one and begin the Northern descent. I will post later about the amazing Lake Victoria.
You really know a lot about this @Farmlove , it’s all very interesting!
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Check out my new post on Lake Victoria.
Thank you for sharing about Jinja. It looks like you enjoyed it.
Yes I did. It is one of my favorite places in Uganda. Will be there next month.
@Farmlove That is good to know. You are welcome to my home country.