1 Day White Water Rafting Jinja Safari. White water rafting is an active outdoor adventure experience that is usually undertaken by not-the-faint hearted. Nevertheless, this activity can also be done by those that desire to explore the Nile. It can only be done in the adventure capital of Jinja. Jinja is one of the best places to do city tours in Uganda. Not until recently, visitors had options of doing full day rafting and half day rafting tours. But, after the construction of hydro power dams, water levels/pressure reduced rendering only a memorable half day rafting experience. White water rafting begins early enough, with a shuttle transfer from Kampala and arrive in Jinja at 8:30 a.m. when the adventure begins.
Itinerary details.
An early morning pick up happens from a convenient location Kampala. We begin the journey to Jinja in the east. The transfer lasts for about 2 hours depending on traffic, so by 8:00am you will have arrived.
Along the way, you can stop by Mabira forest and numerous tea and sugarcane plantations just to have amazing views of the morning sunrise. Mabira forest is home to beautiful birds, butterflies, and some primates which you can spot right there on the road. If time allows, you can do a nature walk inside Mabira Forest.
Drop off at Nalubaale rafting offices where you will have a warm breakfast and briefing be held thereafter. The briefing entails what you expect during the rafting experience, how to use the rafting gear, and general information about River Nile.
Later transfer to the starting point with your gear to begin this amazing experience of white water rafting on the Nile. The adventure starts at a relaxed pace as you sail through the calm waters of the Nile. The adventure starts with grade 3-4 rapids that are easy to maneuver but preparing you for the tenser grade 5 rapids.
White rafting usually lasts for 4-5 hours depending on the speed and the nature of the river. Cold drinks and snacks will be served on board while lunch will be served at the end of rafting. Return to Kampala in the evening. Then, we drive you to a spot where you find it convenient for drop off. Sooner than later, the end of your 1 day white water rafting Jinja safari comes.
What to bring on your rafting tour?
- Rafting / swimming costumes.
- changing clothes
- Lotion and sunscreen
- Any other personal item.
