White water rafting is one of the best adrenaline adventures you can enjoy while in Uganda. This active adventure activitiy is done along the Nile within Jinja Town.
Exhilarating rafting adventures in the heart of Africa
The longest river in the world, the Nile starts its 6600 km journey to the Mediterranean at Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria. At its source, the White Nile has some of the most ferocious big water rapids on earth.
Thundering between heavily forested islands, the White Nile has up to ten times the volume of the Zambezi. It was only in 1996 that the international rafting company, Adrift, made their historic first descent. Since then, rafting has taken off as one of the most popular activities with visitors to Uganda. A number of companies operate one- and two-day trips from Kampala, 1½ hrs. away by road.
It is not all adrenaline pumping action. While on the river you will also get to see the local wildlife, which includes hippos, and a variety of birds. You will also have the chance to have a swim on some of the calmer stretches of water. You can enjoy a one-day trip departing from Bujagali Falls, a short distance from Jinja and ends at Itanda, 18 kilometres away. The water levels at the source of the White Nile are subject to little seasonal variation, so rafting is excellent at any time of year. The constant volume of water guarantees one of the most exciting one-day rafting trips in the world. The legendary rapids ‘Total Gunga’, ‘Overtime’ and ‘Itanda’ will live long in the memory.
Our trip includes transfers from Kampala, a hearty lunch on a forested river island and nine major rapids no-one else dares to run!
Kampala:Early in the morning meet and greet with your driver /guide – at 7:30 am and then set off for Jinja.
Wild or Mild On arrival you will be briefed on what to expect. You will choose to be rowed down stream in the safety raft or opt to raft in the paddle powered boats for one of the wildest raft rides in the world.
The rafting is spiced up by a buffet lunch and complimentary drinks after the raft. You will then be driven back to Kampala where you will arrive by sunset. Drop off in Kampala.
Price
Half Day US$115
Full Day US$125
Includes
High Floating life jackets, spray jackets, custom made equipment and helmets.
Safety Rafts, Kayakers and photographer.
Award winning river crew.
Complimentary sodas.
BBQ snack after the trip.
Shuttle from Kampala to Jinja.
rafting on the nile
When can You Go Rafting?
Rafting is done all year round and is based on a minimum of 6 people.
Is it Safe?
Yes – With a reputation that dates back many years, the professional rafting guides have an outstanding world wide reputation for safety and excellence.
What to wear
Bring a swim suit, board shorts, T – Shirt and water proof sun screen for wear on the river. For the end of the day, a towel and change clothes can be packed.
The water temperature is 27°C (49°F) all year round