White water rafting is one of the most exciting adventure activities you can do while in Uganda on short stays and weekend gateways. Combine action and adventure on the rewarding falls of the Nile in the scenic environment. The adventure is suitable for families, couples and groups and the falls are graded from zero to grade Five. With the many rafting options including kayaking, travelers are free to choose the best for their adventure. Whitewater rafting safaris in Uganda go hand in hand with Bungee jumping another challenging tour adventure on the Nile that requires no fitness but said to be for the brave. A minimum of 1- 2days is required for one to enjoy both the Nile tour adventures and also explore former capital of Uganda Jinja. The ultimate Ugandan experience kicks off every morning in Jinja on the Nile but travelers’ are free to spend a night before the adventure in Kampala or Jinja town since the two towns are close.
Nile Rafting Procedures & Bungee Jumping
Rafting the river Nile in Uganda has become a huge tourist attraction and Jinja is often quoted to be the ‘adventure water capital of East Africa being a home to the start point of the river Nile, several waterfalls like Itanda falls, Masese lake, Ripon falls, former Bujagali falls, Kyabirwa falls among others. One day trips start with a morning drive from Kampala to Jinja, and Nile rafting usually starts at 9.30 am ending at 3.30pm in Itanda falls. Imagine having breakfast and lunch on the Nile in cool atmosphere of fresh winds. Those with Bungee Jumping can touch the Nile grounds after rafting before driving back to Kampala late evening with a drop off at your lodge of resident. Nile rafting is year activity and one of the best short Uganda safaris for families’ .couples and group of friends. During the rafting adventure on the Nile, the river guide takes you through the theoretical bit of the adventure and will lead the trip after a full briefing on the rafting and river safety. You’ll get an idea of what to expect and be introduced to interesting rapid names such as “Kalagala falls”, “Itanda falls” and “Kyabirwa falls”.
Uganda Rafting Pack list
For guided day rafting Nile trips in Uganda one needs to carry a dry for the trip to protect things that you don’t need to get wet. But if you have none, the rafting company usually provides a general dry bag to protect tourist essentials. Make sure you put your camera in a waterproof bag during this adventure. Wear light clothes that get dry first because you may end the adventure wet. Avoid wearing cotton wears since they suck all the body heat out of you when it gets wet so for this case I recommend wool wears. If it’s going to be cold use some wet suits that will keep you comfortable throughout. Don’t forget using water shoes or sandals that dry up first, Sun creams are a must but you can pack some socks as well to keep your feet warm. Above all the Towel and Toiletries should be one of the things you need to pack and have around during your trip because you will definitely need to dry your body at a certain point of the day. But packing some dry clothes to wear after the adventure is very essential.
