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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

Nile Source: Rapids, Dams, and Jinja's New Day

from Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello · host Daniel Okello

Daniel arrives in Jinja, settles into his new base, and takes a boat to the Source of the Nile at the Speke Monument. He explores the town's industrial past and Asian diaspora history, checks out the rafting hub at Bujagali, and gets a feel for the local rhythm and 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 8 of Uganda Travel Podcast with Daniel Okello. Daniel Okello is in Jinja, Uganda. Places in this episode: Kimaka, Source of the Nile Garden, Speke Memorial Monument, The Hangout Jinja, Uganda Railway Museum, Bujagali Dam, Itanda Falls, Nile River Explorers. Covered: Nile source history, Jinja accommodation, Local street food and costs, Colonial and Asian diaspora history, Hydropower and dams, White-water rafting logistics. Chapters:00:00 Jinja01:18 Source of the Nile Garden03:00 The Hangout Jinja04:33 Uganda Railway Museum06:04 Itanda Falls07:29 Kimaka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JinjaUganda #SourceOfTheNile #NileRafting #UgandaTravel #JinjaCity #SpekeMonument #NileSource #ItandaFalls #BujagaliDam #NalubaaleDam #UgandaHistory #MatokeRolex #NileSpecial #UgandaRailwayMuseum #OverlandUganda #AdventureTravel #EastAfrica #BodaBoda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/uganda/

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