Rafting on River Nile in Jinja.
WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE RIVER NILE IN JINJA
Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda,
You can`t visit Uganda and miss out on visiting Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda, for the white water rafting, a top-notch adventure activity on the River Nile.
White water rafting is a great adventure spot, and doing it from the longest river on earth River Nile, is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure opportunity. White water rafting takes you to the middle of the Nile, passing through amazing, turbulent, and chaotic rapids categorized into grades 4 and 5 and offering you the best rafting adventure experience in the whole of Africa.
A full rafting day in Jinja.
Your white-water rafting day on the River Nile in Jinja starts with your early morning breakfast at your lodge or hotel. You will meet your guide at your lodge or hotel and transfer to the starting point of your white-water rafting adventure on the banks of the River Nile. Upon arrival at the starting point, you will get a briefing from the guides and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Your valuables and clothes are left behind in the car in the custody of your driver guide.
The briefing about white water rafting is conducted and supervised by experienced guides and knowledgeable about the river, the area, and the rapids.
The guides will take you through every rafting aspect and assume that every rafting participant gets the best of the adventure experience.
Once the orientation is done, the guides with thoroughly check to make sure your helmets and waterproof life jacket are very well fastened, and then the adventure will begin. The first mile is always the training mile for what is about to come. For every rapid you are bout to approach, the guide will make you aware in advance and get you ready to go above the rapid.
Four of these rapids are categorized as grade 5, while on the rafting journey, the rapids get stronger and quicker as you go downstream. From one rapid to the other, there are calm Nile waters and Islands where participants can relax and take a bite as they marvel at the beautiful scenery of the longest river on earth, the River Nile.
From the start to the end of the rafting adventure, you will cover a distance of 26 kilometers. While on this rafting journey, expect to encounter local fishermen on the banks of the River Nile, various bird species, and, if lucky, some primates. At the end of every rafting, you will have a cold battle Nile special to celebrate your rafting success.
After, transfer back to Jinja for an evening of relaxation at your lodge or transfer back to Kampala for your next adventure.
Is white water rafting in Jinja a safe adventure?
White water rafting is a 100% safe adventure sport. You are always in the hands of very well-experienced and well-framed guides whose priority is your safety, and your only role is to follow instructions from the guides for your maximum enjoyment.
For every rafting adventure, every participant is given a life jacket and a head helmet to protect them in case the rafting boat flips, which is expected to happen.
In case the boat flips, which in most cases happens, the rafting participants are advised to hold on to the ropes around the raft or raise their knees to chest height each time they are beneath the waves.
For every rafting safari, there is a dedicated team ready for you in case anything happens, for example, in cases where the boat flips.
This rescue team is also responsible for carrying snacks, drinks, and fresh fruits that are consumed by rafters during the adventure.
For family rafting adventures with young children and adolescents, the rafting adventure takes smaller rapids but still gives you great scenic views of the River Nile and the Ugandan Eastern countryside.
More important information about white water rafting on the River Nile in Jinja.
The cost of white water rafting only is usually between 145 dollars to 255 and it’s determined by the choice of whether it’s a full day or a day adventure. Katland Safaris organizes 2-day all-inclusive white-water rafting adventures from Kampala to Jinja. This safari covers transport, accommodation, rafting visit to the source of the Nile, and we can also include other adventure activities like ziplining or rural quad biking.
The rafting adventure can be done any time of year, but the best time to go white rafting is during the drier season months of January to February or from June to September. During those months, the skies are very clear, making it easier to view the scenery and also take very great pictures.
We advised clients to first go for a tubing adventure. This is intended to allow our clients to get used to water before the rafting adventure happens. You are advised to carry extra clothes for use after your rafting adventure.
To maximize your adventure safari in Uganda, we advise you to combine white water rafting with other major activities like Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls National Park.
Other adventure activities in Jinja.
Rural Quad Biking in Jinja.
Rural quad biking is another great adventure activity to combine with white water rafting in Jinja. These ATV Quad Bike Services are provided by All Terrain Adventures, and you have the option of choosing between 1hr, 2 or 3hours of riding through the rural villages of Jinja.
The beauty with this adventure is that you don’t have to have any experience with riding; any person can jump onto those 4-wheeled Bikes, and with quick training from the guides, you are ready to take on the rural adventure
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the reception, and after you will be handed your day guide.
This guide will take you through a briefing. After the brief, you will go for a mini training session about using breaks and power peddles. You will then head out to the villages on the ATVs.
Both the day and wet season give you unique but extremely great adventures. The bikes love mud, and so will you. You will ride along the banks of the River Nile and have a glimpse of the great scenic views of rural.
Kayaking
This is yet another adventure activity in Jinja. Kayaking on the Nile will give you the opportunity on the biggest and best rapids on the Nile. With experienced guides, you will crash through white waters and powerful hydraulics. Paddling the Nile on your kayak will allow knowing a great deal of the Nile.
Bungee jumping
You can also choose to combine white water rafting on the Nile with Bungee jumping while on an adventure trip in Jinja. You will take a leap of faith, facing down the longest river on earth River Nile. You can also combine other activities like visiting sugar canes plantations, local markets, fishing villages, and cultural sites.
Where to stay in Jinja
Jinja offers a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from budget, midrange, and luxury accommodations. Your choice of accommodation depends on your safari interests and budget expectations.
Some of the lodges in Jinja include Lemala wild waters lodge, Adrift River Club, Jinja Nile Hotel, Kingfisher Resort, among others.
Why you should book a white-water rafting adventure on the Nile in Jinja with Katland Safaris.
Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories like transportation and accommodation in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure:
Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations, needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris.
Contact us anytime with any inquiries about organizing a 3-day gorilla habituation safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
