The 1 Day White Water Rafting Safari offers you an ultimate adventure of a lifetime to stretch your adrenaline appetite as you take on the wild rapids of river Nile near the adventure capital town of Jinja. The white-water rafting experience occurs along a stretch of the Nile near to its mouth on Lake Victoria extending further downstream where a set of spectacular rapids are formed as the river negotiates diverse subterrain landforms below. These world-class rapids are classified in grades from 3-5 and beyond which vary in both strength and character, offering a wide range of challenge to adventure enthusiasts who dare to test and stretch their adrenaline limits here.
Explore below on the action details and book this as it is or contact us to tailor this plan to suit your adventure appetite and size of your party.
Action Highlights on a 1 Day White-water Rafting Safari Experience
The white-water rafting action is led by a world-class safety experience guides on the Nile that lead who lead the assault over various rapids depending on client’s appetite for adventure. The action begins with a safety briefing on a quitter stretch of the river – an important session as it will enhance your experience. Here, you meet your captain and crew that takes you through safety preps, dos and don’ts, paddling techniques, rope handling procedures and flip sessions.
Thereafter, it’s time to face the Nile rapids
The assault begins from low and gentler Nile rapids gaining momentum and fun over varied rapids beginning from Grades 2/3 and onwards. Whereas swimming experience isn’t required for the activity, it comes handy. It is important to note that the guides will ONLY take you as far as you’re willing to go and your appetite for adventure.
Itinerary Plan for 1 Day White Water Rafting Safari Jinja
The white water rafting safari begins with an early pick you from your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe by our Untamed guide to transfer you to Jinja, a drive that should take about 2.5 to 3 hrs depending on the day’s traffic. You will be received at the rafting starting point by a rafting guides team, who then will take you through a brief session on the activity. The rafting guide crew comprises of a captain, his crew, kayak escort rescue team and a cameraman to capture those moments as you take on the rapids. The activity duration is a half-a day plan lasting up to 6 hrs over a 15km of wild rapids with a snack/lunch break in between to regroup and also to appreciate scenery and excellent birdlife on the Nile banks.
Thereafter you will be picked from the end point to be transferred back to Kampala/Entebbe.
Packing list on the 1 Day White-Water Rafting Experience
On the day of rafting pack;
- Full piece swim/bathing kit
- Light Changing clothes
- Suntan lotion (you will need lots of these)
- Sunglasses
- Do carry an extra SD card for your photos of the action, these are free.
1 Day White water rafting Safari Includes:
- Transport and guide from Kampala/Entebbe
- Rafting fees and government taxes
- Drinking water in the Car
- Lunch and snacks
1 Day White water rafting Safari excludes:
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra drinks and meals
- Accommodation