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Find us
on the river.

WhatsApp is the fastest way to book. Tubing runs 7 days a week — pickup is from Java House Jinja on Kyabazinga Highway, and we drive you to the river. Message ahead so we can get you sorted.

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The fastest way
is WhatsApp

Email — for groups and invoices
floatthenile@gmail.com

For group bookings, invoice requests, or anything that needs a paper trail. We check email daily, usually morning. Response within 24 hours.

Pickup point — Jinja town
Java House Jinja, 1 Kyabazinga Highway

Trips start with pickup from Java House in the centre of Jinja — every driver in town knows it. Tubing runs 7 days a week, 7am to 5pm. Moses or one of the guides will be there waiting for you.

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Opening hours

Tubing 7 days a week

We don't take days off. The river doesn't either. If we've had to cancel for conditions, we'll let you know by 6am.

Monday — Friday 7:00am — 5:00pm Saturday 7:00am — 5:00pm Sunday 7:00am — 4:00pm Public Holidays 7:00am — 3:00pm

Last trip of the day

Last departure is 1pm for the full-day trip, 2pm for white water, 3pm for flat water. Message ahead if you're cutting it close.

How to find us

Where to meet us

1

Pickup point — Java House Jinja: 1 Kyabazinga Highway, right in the centre of town. Tell any driver “Java House” — everyone knows it. Meet us out front and we'll drive to the river together. Grab a coffee while you wait.

2

From Kampala: Take the Jinja Highway east. About 75km, 1.5–2 hours depending on Kampala traffic. Leave by 7am if you want to be on the water by 9.

3

Through Jinja town: Cross the Owen Falls Dam bridge and follow the road into the town centre. Kyabazinga Highway is the main road through town — Java House is at number 1.

4

We take it from there: Moses or one of his trusted guides will be waiting for you at Java House. From there it's a 15–20 minute drive to the river — transport provided by Float the Nile.

Coming from Entebbe or the airport?

About 2.5–3 hours from Entebbe Airport. Most guests stay in Jinja the night before. The Hairy Lemon island retreat on the Nile is 40 minutes north if you want something memorable. Message us and we can recommend where to stay for different budgets.

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Finding us on the map

Search “Java House Jinja” in Google Maps or Maps.me — 1 Kyabazinga Highway, Jinja. That's the pickup point for all trips. We'll handle the ride to the river from there.

Parking

Driving yourself? There's street parking around Java House in town. If you're doing the full-day trip and won't be back until mid-afternoon, message us ahead and we'll sort somewhere safe for your vehicle.

See you
on the river.

Jinja is three hours from anywhere. The Nile is worth it. Message us and we'll sort the details.