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“Pretty location but no atmosphere and not much to do with Kids”

The Haven

2 of 5 stars
Holker5
London, United Kingdom
Dec 7, 2009

The location of the Haven, on the banks of the Nile is good. The rooms are quite nice - although our shower kept overflowing and flooding the bedroom. But the atmosphere is pretty deathly. The...more

“Brilliant Location Over the Nile, Comfortable Atmosphere”

The Nile Porch

4 of 5 stars
Holker5
London, United Kingdom
Dec 7, 2009

We travelled as a family party with one child. Loved this place. Comfortable grass huts with proper beds and shower rooms, looking right over the rapids of the Nile (US $95 per hut per night). Nice...more

“Old Town Jinja is worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars
tilda54
Mar 1, 2009
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Many visitors to Kampala do a side trip to Jinja to visit Bujagali Falls and the Source of the Nile in Jinja. You can do both without actually going into "downtown" Jinja, but it's worth driving the...more

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