EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 10 MIN
Bird Songs and Dam Walls at Jinja's Edge
from Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello · host Daniel Okello
Daniel spends his fifth day in Jinja birding along the Nile at Itanda, checking in on the old Bujagali dam site, and eating his way through the town's markets. He also unpacks the local council pay dispute, the Amber Court airfield relocation, and what a day in Jinja actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Uganda: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Uganda guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello. Daniel Okello is in Jinja, Uganda. Places in this episode: Itanda Falls, Source of the Nile Bridge, Bujagali Dam, Old Boma, Main Street, Amber Court Farmers' Market, Jinja airfield, Moti Mahal. Covered: Birding and nature, Local markets and street food, Jinja economy and local news, Colonial and Asian diaspora history, Hydropower and dams, Cost of living and practical travel tips. Chapters:00:00 Kimaka03:17 Bujagali Dam05:17 Amber Court Farmers' Market06:55 Jinja Nile Resort gardens07:50 Old Boma09:08 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JinjaUganda #ItandaFalls #NileBirding #UgandaTravel #JinjaLife #SourceOfTheNile #BujagaliDam #StreetFoodAfrica #Rolex #OverlandAfrica #EastAfrica #UgandaAdventure #JinjaMarket #TravelPodcast #UgandaPodcast #NileRiver #Kololo #Mabira https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uganda/
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