Jinja, Eastern Uganda is known as the Adventure Capital of East Africa, with visitors offered the opportunity of Quad biking in addition to the adrenaline-packed Bungee jumping and whitewater rafting along Grade 5 rapids. This adventure involves transversing and exploring lush forested area, cultivated farms, villages and the pristine banks of the Nile River.

Quad biking in Jinja is mainly operated by “All Terrain Adventures” found just adjacent to the road immerging from Explorers River Camp in Bujagali. Visitors can choose from 1, 2, 3 and 4-hour quad biking tours with unforgettable chances for children’s Quad circuits, especially 7-12 years. The most interesting thing about this activity is that you don’t need to be experienced, given the fact that free training sessions are provided before each tour. Another interesting thing is that the tours are tailor-made to suit the personal interests and ability of participants hence providing the best possible adventure.

Up to thirty minutes of preparation (briefing and training) is provided by the team of professional quad bike guides prior to the start of each Quad biking tour. Participants are provided detailed information on how to manage the bike while on the road, adjusting gears, remaining on-track and maintaining stability while on the road as well as how to be careful as local children and cattle cross the roads. During the briefing, participants are also cautioned against overtaking, regardless of how tempting it is. After the briefing and training session, participants are categorized into three main categories-experienced riders, novices/or beginners and children (7-12 years). This is then followed by adorning of overalls, helmets and goggles among other essential safety equipment, and later riders follow the lead biker in a systematic manner.

Expect to come across jovial waving children, local women tending to the gardens or carrying babies on their backs with heavy load on their heads, bird species, pristine banks of the Nile River. The professional Quad biking guide will also share important information on the outstanding history of the Nile River, the historical Town of Jinja, the different power generation dams along the Jinja stretch of River Nile and many other important information.

Quad Biking fees

Quad biking fees range from $55 per person to $104 per person, depending on the amount of time chosen. Participants can choose 1 hour at $55, 2 hours for $85 or $105 per person for 3 hours of this adventure.

Best time of the year to undertake Quad biking in Jinja

Quad biking in Jinja is undertaken throughout the year by the rainy season-March to May as well as October to early December offers the most unforgettable experiences. The wetter the better, because the All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Quad bikes love mud and therefore make it exciting by sliding across puddles and potholes. Additionally, the countryside is greener and more beautiful with sweet melodies of birds during the wet season. Given the fact that roads are mainly covered by murram, they become dusty and uncomfortable during the dry season-October to mid-December and March to May.

What to pack and wear for Quad Biking in Jinja

For a more comfortable and memorable Quad biking experience in Jinja, wear closed footwear, long safari pants and sunscreen. Also, carry a camera (optional but worthwhile). Other Quad biking requirements such as goggles, overalls, helmets and even professional guides are provided by the Company. Apart from Jinja, another remarkable place to undertake Quad biking in Uganda is Lake Mburo National Park with opportunities of spotting numerous wildlife species especially Cape buffaloes, Burchell’s zebras, impalas, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs, Defassa waterbucks, Cape elands, Olive baboons and vervet monkeys.

How to get to Jinja

Jinja City, the adventure Capital of East Africa is about 80 kilometers north-east of Kampala Capital and can be accessed by Bus or taxis (Matatus) for visitors who wish to use public transport means.