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Jinja Sailing Club

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One of the Most Revieweds in Jinja


Address

1-5 Pier Rd, Jinja, Uganda

Website

www.jinjasailingclub.com

Contact

+256 750 035901

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: (International Women's Day), 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Shashwat Lahiri (. 8 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Great atmosphere and great food. The boating experience is great with a great guide to accompany you. It is good to be able to claim that you have been to the source of Nile but also, it is great for bird lovers. The food took time to get to our table considering we didn't really order anything that should take time but the taste was great so I won't complain much.
    38 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L A. 8 months ago on Google • 365 reviews
    This was absolutely perfect! A wonderful tour on water, with binds and reptiles, fishermen and big ferries. And than a wonderful meal of Fisch. Great value for money.

  • 4/5 Kelvin O. 5 months ago on Google • 334 reviews
    Really like the ambience in this place. Very calm and relaxing. Makes for a really great place to dine, enjoy the beautiful views of the River Nile and listen to some breathtaking live band music. Was here with friends and enjoyed every bit of it apart from the food. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t as great as the location. We were many so I got to sample lots of options and the one thing we all agreed on was the food was a bit underwhelming. It wasn’t bad, it was just not as good as we thought it’ll be. But then again, I think that was the one thing that really disappointed me about my entire trip to Uganda. The food wasn’t as great as the people. However, I’ll still recommend this place to anyone looking to relax and enjoy an ice cold bear by the River Nile while catching up with friends and family. There’s ample parking space and there are a variety of water sports to partake in.

  • 5/5 Landus Mutemba K. 1 month ago on Google • 314 reviews New
    The view of Lake Victoria is here

  • 4/5 Bekhie M. 1 year ago on Google
    I like it here. The food is nice, the scenery right by the Nile and good outdoors but the lake/river flies are in swarms. You have to go to the inside to avoid those. The food was good as well and portions are okay.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali M. 4 months ago on Google • 173 reviews
    Thes best place to eat in Jinja...high end restaurant with a river /lake front...splendid views and great environment. Close to nature...look like heaven.

  • 5/5 Emilee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely FANTASTIC view!!! You are going to love it here. Just a few hundred feet away from the Source of the Nile, having a meal right on Nalubale (Lake Victoria) is just so next level. The atmosphere is A-1! The service was great. We had the pork ribs and a few Tusker ciders to wash them down. Also topnotch are the grounds of the sailing club.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Welishe E. 1 year ago on Google
    Shear haven. the serenity of the place with immediately sooth you. The breezing from the water with pure fresh air. You will unconsciously fall in love with the place. The Ambience of the place at night is incredible. The place is lit up with warm walkway lamps that illuminati the vast spancce of the property. The seats are meticulously setup on concrete patios next to the river front to enjoy the infinite view of the great river nile. They have boats that sailing, play areas for both adults and kids. The customer service is topnotch. The bonus was young fisher men fishing in a canoe.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 LYSTRA L. 2 years ago on Google
    For all the times I have been to the sailing club at pier road jinja, they never disappoint on the customer services, hygiene, hospitality and more. It is a very beautiful place with lovely people. Imagine a cup of coffee or your favorite drink With a beautiful sunset 🌇 lovely right? I tried a new drink from their menu(don’t remember the name) but I loved it. Their pork ribs and fries are delicious also the veggies. Aaah loved them. The boat cruise guys, Eeh so comfortable with an amazing friendly captain who explains almost everything you need to know about the Nile. I made friends too here. So, it’s a four star because it’s on great standards and only wish they had accommodation as well. Otw, don’t miss this place when you visit jinja. With their amazing live band every Sunday from 3pm-7pm.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kennedy R. 1 year ago on Google
    This gem by the lake feels like a sea side resort. What it lacks in sandy beaches it provides in great service and a wide choice of sumptuous meals and cocktails. Spotless clean. Great for photography.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tiambi W. 6 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Beautiful place to go as a very small group. Our Mission Dinner in our formal attire was a Challenge for the staff with food and paying. Some waited a long time for food while others were done eating. Waiter Maurice couldn't get the ticket for checkout right, nor was He trying to return my change or display a ticket. I was the 4 order and the Very LAST PERSON to leave the restaurant, which I had to go to the checkout screen to demand my change with no receipt. This is like the 4th year the Mission trip was here and it's been a problem EVERY year. Please retrain the staff and prepare for Large groups.

  • 5/5 Élisée Y. 3 years ago on Google
    A fresh air from the lake Victoria and fresh food any time of food, there's too many foreigners. You can enjoy even a boat trip upto the source of the Nile river
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jano J. 4 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Great staff, awesome views, amazing food and cute cats.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brenda G. 10 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Great place for sundowners. We had some fries as well, as we we're going out for dinner someplace else. Magnificent view over the Nile. Service is absolutely shoddy, but it isn't the waiters' fault. They seemed to be completely understaffed on our visit. The place is a bit snobby, so won't return in a hurry. But worth at least one visit.

  • 5/5 norman a. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to chill at in Jinja. Calming lake scene. Great food and chilled Beer.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Edwin O. 10 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    This Place is a little high end. The food is awesome but it's served in Small proportions compared to the other places I've visited in Jinja. The views are magnificent and worth the time spent here. Come check it out
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudransh R. 2 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Beautiful scenic place. You can't miss visiting the source of Nile as it is one of the historic and important places of the world.

  • 5/5 Alex C.M.L K. 2 months ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    The best Gardens to relax & enjoy Lake Nalubaale views. Friendly staff, good prices for food & drinks, clean, tidy & nice ambience.

  • 5/5 Uchenna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place for eat in n take away wth wonderful scenery
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Trudy 2 years ago on Google
    Sailing club is a great outdoor beach space with a clean environment and inviting ambience. The customer care from Lilian/Liz was great but a little disappointed with the lukewarm brewed coffee and Spanish omelette that was too salty for anybody to taste. The rest of the servings were on point and will surely go back to visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack L. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Great boat ride with Joseph our captain who was very good and knowledgeable also food and service is brilliant to :)

  • 4/5 Jumong I. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Such a calm place for dinner with your family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simiyu W. 11 months ago on Google
    Located off the 1 - 5 Pier road in Jinja along the shores of lake Victoria, the terrace overlooks and presents a fantastic view of the calm appearance of the lake yet fast water mass movement towards the whirling point where the great White Nile River commences it's journey to the Mediterranean sea. The restaurant is upmarket and suits the entire family. Large terrace seating area with good parking space. Indeed one of the finest places to visit while in Jinja. There's a boat ride service at affordable price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammed K. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing ambiance and interior. Beautiful view of lake victoria, very cold in the evenings due to the evening breeze. Very good but slightly pricey food. Delicious fresh fish and the steak is good too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamil I. 3 years ago on Google
    Easy to see the source of River Nile
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mugabe T. 2 years ago on Google
    Its an awesome place. I advise adventure seekers to try it out. There is so much to learn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite spots to chill by the water and enjoy good company and food. A decent experience would cost about 50k per person.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eran C. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the fish tandoori the dish was nice but very small for it price (40,000). I got just the fish with nothing alse on the side on a very hot plate which kept coking the fish and the bottom part was dry. The dish can be much better. The place is very nice has potential but was empty when I was there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Masinde S. 3 years ago on Google
    the most beautiful place...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kato M. 2 years ago on Google
    Sundays are always epic, great sunset/beach view 👌 .plus A+ amazing band. I would say perfect warm up spot to start a week in style🥂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cyizakora K. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is calm, a nice and cool atmosphere. It has a nice lake view, swimming, boat cruise, unbelievable!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chanaka M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with scenic view of gorgeous Victora lake. Perfect experience dine in in the lawn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ferdinand O. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Very cool and pleasant place with boat cruise services,

  • 5/5 Paul W. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Went out on the boat with Joseph who was excellent, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the history of the area. He was friendly and helpful.

  • 3/5 Colin B. 2 years ago on Google
    The waitresses were great, the chef needs to up his/her game. The fish was saltless, room for improvement.

  • 3/5 Mark W. 2 years ago on Google
    Coming back to life after the river had overran it's banks. Spacious and not too crowded and offering upscale service

  • 5/5 ekitui jr f. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 4/5 migisha b. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice breeze from the Lake. Boat ride that you can hire. The menu is diverse enough so you won't get "wallet-stuck". Swimming is free and you can bring your own boat if you're that kind of person. The staff were good to us. Eating areas inside and outside so you won't be bothered by the beautiful lake view. Just be sure not to touch the T-Rex 🦖

  • 1/5 Omoding J. 2 years ago on Google
    ####Afresh air from the Nile source Wawoo Wawoo Wawoo ###U can even enjoy the boats up to across the ##bridge of which it's very nice and attractive to take our ###loved ones to have best moments together with ###families 👩‍👩‍👦👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👦🌷 NB. -But no swimming pool for adults

  • 5/5 K. Stevic_ J. 2 years ago on Google
    Good customer care, clean and good for a gate away

  • 1/5 Kathryn A. 1 year ago on Google
    The scenery, the environment was so nice we came in running down the hill excited but we also left running because the food was horrible. We were given raw chicken look at the picture s below. The pork ribs glaze was rancid oil. And the dip was just honey and barbecue sauce. I honestly couldn’t hold this down my throat and just puked it out. The service (waiter)was nice and he apologized for the bad food so it really was a chef issue.

  • 5/5 Tadius N. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Cool and good view of lake Victoria

  • 5/5 S G B. 5 months ago on Google
    Jinja Sailing Club is situated on the bank of Victoria Lake in Jinja, Uganda. Dining, Boating and hall for conferences available here. You will find this place very peaceful and calm full of natural beauty. You can travel to the source of Nile, World’s Longest River. Entertainment facilities are available in the weekend. Nice place to visit for family outings.

  • 4/5 Kevin K. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing view of the lake, all the way from the driveway. Great food, but small portions. The service was also lacking. You have to struggle for attention

  • 3/5 Bettina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, warm people, but service was a bit slow..

  • 5/5 Tusabaomu N. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place

  • 4/5 Annshb K. 3 years ago on Google
    It's q lovely place

  • 5/5 Gabriel O. 3 years ago on Google
    Water every where

  • 4/5 Herman L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good sunset and sunrise

  • 5/5 Nasser Kirunda M. 3 years ago on Google
    My childhood hangout place never stops to amaze me.

  • 4/5 Joel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool place to relax your mind

  • 5/5 Jose A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very tasty Pizza, thanks John. (Original) Una muy rica Pizza, gracias John.

  • 5/5 sserwada j. 3 years ago on Google
    It has a nice view

  • 3/5 pesh l. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet place. Good for chilling, food(fish) wasnt as nice

  • 5/5 Brandy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Preta Peace N. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, amazing ambience, friendly service

  • 3/5 Tusubira J. 4 years ago on Google
    The sailing Club is near the source of the Nile with a good view of lake Victoria. The restaurant offers fine dinning with a quite and accessible environment. It’s good place to come with a family, children would love it.

  • 5/5 Ella J. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, serene, perfect for a nice calm sunday brunch. And the view😍😍😍😍

  • 5/5 C.C D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery, clean, enough parking space, clean toilets, customer service improved, fast service.

  • 4/5 Kristen K. 4 years ago on Google
    The service is great. The ambiance is lovely. Great views, food is okay.... Could be better though. But i loved me evening there.

  • 3/5 Gray O. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to while away your time while in Jinja.

  • 5/5 Derick I. 3 years ago on Google
    They got good customer service and they are so friendly with customers

  • 4/5 Stefan E. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely fresh fish dishes and attentive service

  • 5/5 Steven Johnson W. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a very nice place to be enjoying the cool breeze of lake victoria waters

  • 4/5 KAZIBA M. 3 years ago on Google
    Breathtaking views of the lake and they offer boat rides to the Source. You can choose to dine outside in the beautiful gardens or inside. Very nice meals though a bit expensive and no swimming pool for adults.

  • 1/5 Sanjaya N. 3 years ago on Google
    The boat captain is a cheater. He is promising you for a 1 hour ride but takes you for a 30 minutes ride. He tactically avoids some places which is in the schedule. When we questioned him about the duration of the ride he just try to be smart tell us that we started earlier. When we show him the time of the videos we too at the beginning he just keep silent. The worst is that the club management is also aware of this and they support him. Just mere cheating. If you wanna get a boat ride make sure you negotiate all the conditions beforehand. All of them are cheater.

  • 5/5 Sanjay S. 4 years ago on Google
    I liked the place so much for its food location and very well maintance

  • 4/5 Micheal P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good site to rest only problem like in all places around Uganda Roads to the place are terrible. But on reaching the place we were treated to an open enviroment and a lot of grass to sit on. Service was OK though a bit slow like almost all services in Uganda (May give a foreigner a hard time adapting but once you get to undertsand that life is a gift to be enjoyed you will enjoy the country)

  • 4/5 jeff k. 3 years ago on Google
    Worthy visiting in life time

  • 4/5 Ron M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, mature service and a great view of the fishing on Lake Victoria. A very pleasant evening.

  • 4/5 Hassan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service

  • 5/5 Joan N. 3 years ago on Google
    So cool

  • 3/5 freddie m. 3 years ago on Google
    The ambiance is amazing

  • 4/5 Kisakye Arthur K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful... Not crowded.. calm relaxing environment

  • 5/5 Medí S. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Very nice place to relax and grab some food

  • 4/5 Rogers K. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool breeze

  • 5/5 Bridget K. 3 years ago on Google
    Spending my weekend @ jinja sailing club

  • 5/5 Ojema J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance.

  • 1/5 aravinda k. 3 years ago on Google
    Cheaters........ If you ride boat keep start time recorded with captain. He is a cheater. He negotiate price for one hour but he limit trip to half an hour and charge the same as one hour. Even the club owners know this. The captain tactically avoid going under the bridge, it's better to find another place for boat ride than this. We didn't have food here. Their bar seems good.

  • 4/5 barrious s. 3 years ago on Google
    It was really good

  • 5/5 ibrakeith k. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed this island 🏝

  • 3/5 Pascal N. 3 years ago on Google
    Tha place is very nice. It s great to spend an after. The place is on lake victoria and I always enjoy the subset from there with cold drinks from variety of drink.

  • 4/5 Aturinda R. 3 years ago on Google
    Calming environment though sudden rain showers


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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