Nile River Travel Guide For Uganda The River Nile in Uganda begins its journey at the outlet of Lake Victoria in Jinja as the Victoria Nile before flowing northwest through the country. It is a major source of tourism, known for adventurous activities like whitewater rafting, and is the site of several power stations and hydroelectric dams. The river’s course also includes passing through Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert before exiting Uganda. You can watch this video to see a tour of the source of th