
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Star Rating: 4 star
Set on over 30-acres on the banks of the River Nile, Jinja Nile Resort (over US$10 million investment) commands a strategic location providing a panoramic view of the great River Nile (the longest river in the world). The property has been beautifully landscaped with lush lawns, palm trees and tropical plants. All public areas have been designed to give guests Nile-facing views. Jinja is the source of the Nile, Africa's longest river and the symbol of life for all the countries it travels through before reaching Egypt.
Jinja Nile Resort rests on the banks of this magnificent River and offers magnificent views of the Nile and the rich fauna that it attracts. Jinja Nile Resort offers services for both the business traveler and holiday maker. Activities available from the resort include white water rafting and bungy jumping . The cottages and hotel services are spread over 30 acres of gardens allowing one to appreciate the beauty of the Uganda...the pearl of Africa. Jinja Nile resort was voted best weekend getaway and best country hotel in Uganda by Travel News magazine in the year 2005,2006,2007 and 2008.
Jinja Nile Resort is 80km from Kampala City and 4kms from Jinja town, 2hrs drive from Entebbe International Airport, and less than 5 minutes drive from Kimaka Airstrip. Both the famous Bujagali falls and the source of the Nile are only 4kms from the Resort.
The resort has 140 guest rooms (all with a double & single bed). The rooms are in colonial-type cottages, and allow for plenty of privacy. All rooms are en suite, have a small sitting room, work desk and a private Nile facing balcony.
The kitchen has been designed to provide appetizing local and international cuisine to guests in various service points. There are 3 strategically located restaurants equipped to offer professional service to international standards. Each restaurant has a Nile-facing terrace.
THE MAIN RESTAURANT comfortably seats up to 150 guests at a time. It has a terrace, which overlooks the swimming pool, and offers an excellent view of the Nile and the surrounding countryside. The equally spacious CONFERENCE DINNING ROOM is located near the conference halls and allows fast and effective service to conference participants. It also has an independent bar for serving refreshments to the conferences/workshops guests. Snacks are served to the guests at the POOL-SIDE TERRACE.
For those requiring privacy during their meals, the hotel has 2 private dinning rooms to meet this requirement. Room service is also available to all clients staying at the hotel. OUTSIDE CATERING facilities can be provided on request.
The resort has 5 bars stocked with a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers. The MAIN BAR is centrally located to provide efficient and effective service to the main restaurant, lounge and poolroom. The large SWIMMING POOL BAR provides refreshments to guests at the swimming pool and pool terrace area The CONFERENCE HALL BAR offers service to guests using the conference rooms (for conferences and private parties).
Jinja Nile Resort is Uganda's most popular conference venue. The beautiful location on the banks of the River Nile and modern conference facilities ensure a successful and enjoyable conference.
To make the conference a success numerous excursions and entertainment can be offered to participants.
Conference facilities :
The Health Club
The Resort Health Club is equipped with the Italian Techno gym equipment offering several cardio-vascular and free weight machines. A large private rest room is provided for guests to relax and refresh themselves after enjoying the facilities at the Gym, Sauna, Steam Bath and Massage Polour.
Recreation/Entertainment
For recreation and entertainment, the resort offers a free form deck swimming pool (with separate children's section), badminton, one professional pool table and darts. The hotel also has a squash court, tennis court. The Pool Bar and Poolside Terrace provide a most pleasant ambiance during day and night for relaxing and soaking up the friendly Uganda atmosphere. For music lovers, there are facilities for weekend discos. And excellent spacious stage (for up to 40 persons) has been provided in the conference hall for plays and bands.
Facilities For Children
Due consideration has been given to ensure maximum comfort for the children/baby -guests. Children's facilities include:
For residents, there is a special room for children (under 7 years of age) equipped with special cots for different age groups. Experienced nannies are on our staff for their due care.
On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.