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About this property

Essential Facilities: Explorers River Camp in Jinja offers spa facilities, a sun terrace, a lush garden, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodation: The camp features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or river views. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, full English/Irish, and vegetarian dishes. Activities and Attractions: Guests can participate in yoga classes, cycling, and enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Nearby attractions include Jinja Golf Course (11 km) and Source of the Nile (12 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location on the Nile; tents are comfortable with a great view; lots of bathrooms; staff are very friendly and accommodating; easy to organise many activities; very good value for money
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was lovely, with a beautiful viewpoint, regular monkey visitors, and all activities could (in theory) be arranged from the premises. The dinner options were not super broad (mostly chips/fish, chips/burgers and other convenient food) but...
  • Karol
    Poland Poland
    Camp has beautiful view on the Nile River. Place is magical, quiet with monkeys and birds. For a really cheap price You'll get a nice breakfast as well.
  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the accommodation and location - and it was ridiculously good value for money! We also loved the fact that we knew the activities we booked were through reputable companies/guides. Loved our time at NRE!
  • Marieke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff are excellent. Heartwarming to see how they go out of their way to make things happen. Davis is exceptionel knowledgable and has many stories to tell. Beautiful spot on the river.
  • Yoël
    Germany Germany
    I liked the tent, it's very comfy and has beautiful views. There are monkeys and birds around and the trees are very lovely. The staff is fun and kind and there is generally a good vibe. I will definitely come back here, I loved it!
  • Sari
    Kenya Kenya
    It's a great location, nice vibe, a lot of activities to offer, great value for money.
  • Stefanie
    Kenya Kenya
    We loved Explorers River camp, so serene with wonderful views on the Nile river to wake up to in the morning. The prices at the bar and restaurant are reasonable, and many nice acitivites close-by possible such as quadbiking or kayaking for...
  • Zelda
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved Explorer Rivers Camp! Would love to return and stay longer next time.
  • Yzani
    Uganda Uganda
    The view was breathtaking and the staff was really helpful and so friendly. The activities they had to offer were very fun.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Explorers River Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Water slide
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Explorers River Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Explorers River Camp