Eastern Uganda Travel Guide

Explore Jinja Where the Nile slips out of Lake Victoria, Jinja hums with boatmen, raft operators and early-morning launches to the river’s source. Explore Mbale At Mount Elgon’s foot, Mbale funnels visitors toward Sipi Falls, coffee plantations and steep walking routes on the mountain’s slopes. Explore Iganga Iganga anchors Busoga’s transport routes; river landing sites, roadside markets and proximity to Jinja’s rapids make it a practical stop for culture and river trips. Explore Soroti On the Teso plains, Soroti centers on its market where samosas and chapati steam beside roadside stalls. Explore Busia A busy Uganda - Kenya border town, Busia draws overland travelers for its markets, cross-border trade and transit services. Explore Tororo A granite monolith called Tororo Rock dominates the skyline and draws climbers and day-trippers. Explore Pallisa A dusty county town, Pallisa draws visitors to its lively market, roadside matooke and fish stalls, and nearby Lake Kwania for small-boat fishing. Explore source of the Nile At Jinja, where Lake Victoria drains, travellers visit the Nile’s outflow to book white-water rafting, kayaking, boat trips and bungee-jumping that start from town.