Itanda Falls
Itanda Falls : Itanda falls is a very beautiful and stunning water fall that is so powerful coming second to Murchison falls. Itanda falls are located approximately 38km from Jinja city also the heart of Uganda’s tourism. Itanda falls are as a result to the strong rapids on the White Nile flowing out of Lake Victoria. The best alternative to visit while on a Uganda waterfall tour/ safari other than Murchison falls would be Itanda falls. These falls are also located next to the source of the Nile thus making one able to visit many tourists’ sites just in a day. Itanda falls offers gorgeous scenic views and a very serene surrounding with the sweet melody of water falling that can be very therapeutic and relaxing. These beautiful falls also offer one of the best sites for photography and hiking. Itanda falls is however, 117.7km from Kampala the capital city.
Tourist activities that can be carried out at Itanda falls.
Hiking on the falls; while on a Uganda waterfall tour at Itanda falls, one can hike while exploring the different parts of the falls. The water falls have rocks that can be easily hiked and therefore provide a nice opportunity for Tourists while on a tour of the falls to hike till the top and be able to meet with people in the community and also be able to take fun pictures. Hiking can be done individually or in a group however it must be done in a presence of a local tour guide as it is an extremely fun but risky venture. Guides usually know what rocks are the best to hike and what direction to follow while hiking.
Visit source of Nile; Itanda falls is approximately 38km to jinja the source of the Nile which makes it easy to visit this great historical site. The source of the Nile River Africa’s longest and the worlds second longest river starts from Lake Victoria which is a few kilo meters from Itanda falls. The Speke monument is also a beautiful site to view as it is a monument to commemorate the great British Explore John Speke Hannington who first found the source of river Nile. While one can take beautiful photography as souvenirs, purchase beautiful craft pieces an also get to learn about the different stories about the source of the Nile from the local tour guide or locals around the source of the Nile.
Tubing; This is one of the most fun activities that can be done at Itanda falls either in a group or as an individual. This is a fun activity as an individual gets to float on activities an inflatable tube that is tightly belted on one’s waist. Tubing trips usually take around 1-2hrs over s distance of approximately 2- 3 km. This activity is fun as the river has gentle rapids and then rough rapids that can making it indeed a thrilling activity. How ever one needs help from a guide while tubing and a tourist needs to put in mind that tubing comes at a cost and tickets can always be acquired from tubing companies at the falls. While on a Uganda water fall tour at Itanda falls this is one of the best activities that shall indeed make a tourists experience beautiful.
Photography; Itanda falls offers one of the best photography spots. From the beautiful falls, the rocks and the still water rapids to the lush vegetation, the hills and not forgetting the monkeys and birds that are around these falls. One is encouraged to carry a good camera with great focus and try taking pictures at different angles to get the best spot. Photography at itanda falls however is very great especially in periods during and after sunrise, in the afternoon and early evening hours as during these times the lighting is warm and lively and one is able to acquire beautiful and stunning images and every angle that a tourist can use as a souvenir when he or she get backs home. It is also important to note that one can always seek for assistance from a local tour guide when they are in need a person to help capture them a nice picture. Remember Ugandans are one of the most hospitable people in Africa.
Bird watching; Itanda falls are filled with numerous bird species that usually come below the falls and hang around the trees singing sweetly. These birds would indeed fulfil a birders experience. Itanda falls is blessed with numerous birds’ species such as; Cormorants, storks, pelicans, King fishers and all the Nile River bird varieties can be found at Itanda falls which in deed make a persons Uganda birding safari at Itanda falls indeed great and memorable.
The best time to visit itanda falls is during the dry months of January, February, June, July, august, September and December.
