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.