The source of the Nile in Jinja,Uganda is a historically significant and popular tourist attraction.it is the starting point of the Nile river
which flows from lake Victoria and travels approximately 6,650 kilometers to the Mediterranean sea making it the longest river in the world
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Historical importance,,The source of the Nile was famously discovered by British explorer john Hanning speak in 1858.he identified the outflow of lake Victoria as the rivers starting point solving a long standing geographical mystery
Geographical significance,the Nile originates at the Ripon falls in jinja where the water of lake Victoria spill out and begin their journey northward.a monument at the sites commemorates spake discovery
TOURIST ACTIVITIES
Visitors can take boat trips to the exact point where the Nile starts often marked by a small island and placed.
cultural sites,surrounding the area are various cultural sites and craft shops showcasing Ugandan heritage.