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Jinja is a city in the eastern part of Uganda and still located on the shores of Lake Victoria, close to the source of the Nile River.Jinja is well known to be the largest metropolitan area in Jinja district. Among the local attractions in Jinja include white-water rafting an activity that is liked by many tourists, the source of the Nile as well as the large brewery. Close to 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Jinja is the place where the Bujagali power station is under construction. Once completed in 2011,it will provide 250MW of electric power.The most exciting adventure in jinja is the private sailing club on the shores of Lake Victoria along with the animal sanctuary at Buwenge.Its located 30 kilometers(19miles) north of jinja on the highway to kamuli.Buwenge happens to be the headquarters of jinja district in which the city is located.Originally the golf course was laid out in the mid 1920′s,it had a prominent rule which had to be followed, if someone played a ball, his or her target was to make sure that the ball rests in a hippo’s hoof print. The course has a beautiful scenic view of the Nile, lake Victoria as well as the second green which is within a lob wedge of the source of the Nile.Ancient history has it that mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were pured into the source of the white Nile. More still, there is a small memorial garden at the spot.Jinja also has an active Hindu temple which has a bronze bust of Gandhi. Furthermore, there is a Buddhist Temple.Buvuma Island is located approximately 25 kilometers (16miles) in lake Victoria, its famous for its forest
that attract intrepid bird-watchers.Some of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were scattered into the source of the White Nile. There is a small memorial garden at the spot. There is an active Hindu temple near Jinja, which has a bronze bust of Gandhi. There is also a Buddhist temple