1 Day White Water Rafting | Jinja
1 Day White Water Rafting | Jinja
Overview
Explore the ferocious rapids of the Nile River as you undertake White water Rafting in Jinja. Following safety guidelines by expert guides, you will enjoy the adrenaline rush with the Nile River offering some thrilling turbulent rapids making it an exhilarating experience with a stunning scenery. Whether you are a family, first time rafter, or adventurous enthusiast, white water rafting offers an unparalleled experience for everyone that will leave a memory worth treasuring for a lifetime. From grade 1 to grade 5 rapids, you are assured of awe-inspiring sights of lush greenery, majestic cliffs, and rich biodiversity thriving along the banks of the Nile. The roar of the water creates an unmatched sense of excitement and camaraderie among each participant leaving even the experienced adventurers breathless hence creating a unique bond among them as they navigate through the 5 stages of rapids. The thrill of conquering fierce rapids with bravery makes it a popular destination for adventure seekers.
Summary of the trip
Summary of the trip
Morning: Transfer to Jinja
Afternoon: White water Rafting and Lunch
Evening: Transfer back to Kampala
Itinerary
Morning: Transfer to Jinja
In the morning, you shall be picked up by our driver and start navigating through the bustling streets of Uganda’s capital, then head eastward passing through Mukono as you follow the northern shores of Lake Victoria witnessing the green landscape gradually shifting from urban to the rural scenery, driving across Namawojjolo famously known for its delicacies which are roast chicken and gonja. Here you will have an opportunity stopover for a snack munching into deliciously roasted chicken, easing and stretching legs as you warm up for the rest of the journey.
Continuing on, through Mabira Forest, you will start witnessing occasional glimpses of River Nile as you approach Jinja, and will eventually reach the iconic Jinja bridge, a significant land mark spanning the majestic Nile River. Crossing the bridge offers stunning and breathtaking panorama of lush green surroundings embracing the majestic river flowing beneath. You will have a stopover since it is a perfect spot to pause and snap, and marks the entrance to the adventure capital of Uganda. This will be around 11:00am and from here, you will embark on a 30 minutes’ drive straight to your destination in Bujagali for White water Rafting.
Afternoon: White water Rafting
Welcomed by the breath-taking scenery and roaring sound of rapids, you will be briefed and given safety guidelines by guides and experienced rafters, you will be given all the equipment including safety gear like life jackets, helmets and paddles all provided by the rafting center.
You will start rafting and will navigate through challenging rapids from grade 1-5 rapids as you enjoy the thrill of the river. At around 2:00pm, you shall have a break for lunch as you relax and refuel the lost energy.
At around 3:00pm you will resume your rafting adventure tackling more exciting rapids as you keep an eye out for the dramatic Nile River, wildlife along the river banks such as monkeys, birds, and then wrap up latter in the evening at around 5:30pm. You will relax as you debrief with your guides and share different experiences about your rafting expedition,
Evening: Departure
After Rafting you shall change into dry clothes, park your belongings and start on your journey straight back to Kampala.
Included
- Transportation to and fro Jinja
- Entry tickets to the rafting center plus all safety gear
- Assigned English speaking guide and driver
- Bottled water throughout the day
- Namawojolo chicken and Snacks
- Lunch
- Photography
Excluded
- Medical and travel insurance
- Air tickets and visa fees
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities