Itanda falls in Jinja is also located in Jinja flowing along the river Nile just like the famous Bujagali falls which attracted so many tourists in the past years. Over the last so many years, the major falls there was to talk about in Jinja was the Bujagali falls therefore it was everyone’s destination however, this has changed following the fact that there are now just a few ripples and also because of the fact that just along that same Nile, only a few miles away is the Itanda falls. Itanda Falls a great place to visit on your Uganda safari is not so much known, it is located only 27 kilometres away from Jinja and you need only 45 minutes driving along that rough road. When you get there, you will definitely have an experience of the Authentic Africa, particularly Uganda.
Itanda falls is an extremely stunning site with lots of ripples compared to Bujagali falls therefore has the potential to attract hundreds of tourists and they engage in the different activities like kayaking and also water rafting, an activity that interests hundreds of people from different corners of the world. Today, there are still very few tourists that have visited Itanda therefore it is still one of Uganda’s underutilized resources that is yet to be fully explored. The falls have three levels of rapids which go up from grade 1 to 6. Kayakers and rafters need to be mindful of these levels.
These magnificent Itanda falls gives you a picture of what it would look like if the full force of the Nile river waters was unleashed. Standing close but not too close to the side, the waters gush by you with a powerful force, and the sound of the rushing river can be heard from a few miles away. The falls are spectacular and powerful, and kayakers and rafters have to be cautious while traversing the rapids.
White water rafting and Kayaking are two activities that are only doe in Jinja and only done at the Nile. A trip to Jinja can be a lot more interesting if there is more to look forward to while there which may include the beautiful waterfalls, the nature walks, cultural sites around Itanda falls, the bird species, among other attractions. While at the falls, you will be amazed by the sound of that rushing water gush by and then form the 3 levels of rapids. The sound of the water can be heard miles away from the actual spot. The water volumes, the force at which it flows makes it a perfect place for rafting exercise and kayaking which both are interesting games for those that love the water. What is unique about this place is the fact
Besides the waters games, other activities that you can do while at Itanda Falls may include a visit to that forest islands which is vin the middle of the water for a simple walk in that small forest. Besides the tree species, you may also see a few bird species, it’s a perfect excuse for you to take a boat ride across. A visit to Itanda is a perfect activity that you can always include in your Jinja itinerary because it will be more refreshing and relaxing spending time there enjoying the beauty.
Unfortunately, this site is still not yet commercialized which explains why it has not yet received the expected number of tourists in a year. To the local people, Itanda falls is a really blessed Place and that is why people living around this place go there to pray especially during the time of hardships and need immediate physical miracle. Itanda and all the other waters highly contribute to the growth of tourism in Jinja and without the waterfalls along the famous River Nile; Jinja would probably not be the same. Visit Itanda Falls and you will not be disappointed, more and more tourists are also expected to visit the place after vigorous marketing the place is done for people to know about its existence and this will make the trips to Jinja more enjoyable.
In the middle of the falls there are islands which would make for a beautiful relaxation spot along the Nile, if only there was a way to access them. Hopefully access to those islands will be discovered or created soon, because it has a lot of potential as a tourist spot. Itanda falls is a must see for any one on safari in Uganda, don’t just see the source of the river Nile, see the River Nile with its full force unleashed!
