Quad biking safaris in Jinja – Uganda: the ultimate adventure experience

This article discusses Quad biking in Jinja - Uganda. It goes over the different types of quad biking available and how each one is organized, as well as what to expect if you participate.

Apr 23, 2022 - 08:34
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Quad biking safaris in Jinja – Uganda: the ultimate adventure experience
Quad biking safaris in Jinja – Uganda: the ultimate adventure experience

Jinja is widely referred to as the Adrenaline capital of East Africa Giving varied opportunities to tourists’ arrivals to take part in experiential memorable activities like: Kayaking, white water rafting, bungee jumping, horseback riding and Quad biking. 

What to expect on a quad bike safari.

Quad biking is one of the most exciting activities to engage in while touring Jinja town. Everyone above the age of 12 years qualifies to take part in this fun experience.

And We can't talk about Quad biking in Jinja withoutthe All Terrain Adventures (ATA) Ltd.

The ATA has been in existence for over 21 years now. And we are about to go on an adventure and see some of the terrain they have along the nile.

"One does not need to have experience with the bikes in order to participate."

How to prepare for a Quad bike Safari.

Before going on the ride, you are provided with safety gear and this includes a helmet, overalls and other safety equipment.

A training session is conducted there after. 

The topics covered are generally about how to manage the bike on the road. Things like how to change gear, maintain stability, remain on track and look out for local kids crossing the road. Apart from general safety measures, participants are also warned about unnecessary overtaking/competition (as tempting as it is) and killing local animals.

You are then assigned either manual or automatic bikes.

quad bike training session

The different routes you can take on a Quadbike Safari.

There a variety of riding packages offered by All Terrain Adventures and these include.

Kids Quad Circuits.

Using carefully designed, supervised circuits, ATA provides the opportunity for children to safely experience the joy of riding ATV / Quad Bike and learn to ride in a safe environment with skilled guides.

If the children are not able to ride themselves, they offer the option of riding with their guides or with the parent.

Kyabirwa Village Safari.

This is the easiest safari along the banks of the River Nile- off the beaten tracks and into the warm heart of Uganda. 

Where your time is limited or there are young children in your group, this option will give you a taste of the area near the ”Source of the Nile” while enjoying a big dose of the best value, drive yourself and adventure sightseeing safaris available in East Africa. This package is available for all ages and levels.

Explorer ATV Quadbike Safari.

This is the most popular safari. ATV tailor their safaris to suit each group. Easy trails make up the start of the trip and then they have the option of more challenging and technical sections if suitable or your focus is more on sightseeing and cultural aspects. You follow the Nile downstream from Bujagali and then away from the river bank,through farmland,forest and small villages in rural Uganda.

You stop at various viewpoints and points of interest. For the more adventurous, they have a trail ride down the steep banks to the water’s edge below the Bujagali Dam. Along the routes choose to give you the best possible safari, there are great photo opportunities.

You have the opportunity for brief stops in some of the small villages and trading centers for a chance to meet the people living in the area.

Your guide(s) carry bottled water and money to buy cold drinks at one of the trading centers that you will ride through. then it’s back on the trail for some faster sections.

The final part of the safari takes you past Softpower’s Amagezi Education Center and through Kyabirwa village where most of our guides live. 

Then the final part of the trip brings you back to our base at Bujagali Falls for a warm welcome back.

Twilight Safari.

By late afternoon the day has cooled. 

Take a ride into the sunset along the banks of the victoria Nile.

Follow trails downstream from Bujagali along the east bank of the Nile as the sun sinks below the horizon. Enjoy views over the River Nile as the sun sinks below the hills on the west bank.

The light along the banks of the river takes on extraordinary qualities as the sunset develops. We highly recommend that you bring a camera with you to capture these beautiful views.

Then stop for a delicious Ugandan buffet with many dishes to suit all appetites in Kyabirwa village. The final stage is a unique night through an African village ride back to ATA site at Bujagali. Finish time around 8:30 to 9:00 pm.

Note; This safari must be booked in advance, so that the food is prepared - a delicious Ugandan banquet with a wide selection of dishes for you.

riding beside the river nile

River Nile Safari.

On this safari ATV are able to take you on a journey through the farms, forests and small villages besides the River Nile and then add some really special sections to give you more challenging sections. With more time available to take you further out along the Nile, through the farms, forests and villages along the east bank. The trip is tailored according to the group, but generally, after the first hour, as you get more familiar with your ATVs potential they get to show you more what quad bike riding is really about and why they are called All Terrain Vehicles.

Optionally you may prefer to spend more time visiting the local communities, farmers and areas of forest on this trip besides the River Nile. Your guide, who lives in the area will be able to help you to get what you want from the safari.

Quad bike ride package prices.

According to ATA website;

 the Kids Quad Circuits costs $15. 

Kyabirwa Village Safari costs $55.

Explorer ATV Quadbike Safari costs $85.

Twilight Safari costs $95.

River Nile Safari costs $105.

What to bring at a quad bike safari.

In order to have the most comfortable experience, it is important to pack q bottle of water, cream to protect against the sun, closed shoes and the right clothes like long trousers.

Bring a camera, there are some great photographic sceneries along the trails.

When is the bets time to go for a Quad bike ride.

There is no one "best" time to go quad biking in Jinja, Uganda. However, the rainy seasons are generally considered to be the best time because the ground is more muddy and slippery, making the activity more exciting. In addition, the countryside is very scenic during the rainy season, with a lot of activity and beautiful singing birds everywhere. The dry season makes the track very dusty and a nightmare for bikers at the back of the group who may find themselves covered with dust on completion.

Where to book a quad bike safari.

You can contact All Terrain Adventures;

Location: Bujagali, Jinja, Uganda 

Phone: +256 758624390 (Whatsapp)

Email : [email protected]

All terrain Adventures profile.

Know any other Quad bike companies in Jinja? Leave us a comment so we can include them to this article.

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