White Water Rafting - Jinja

People travel from all over the world to enjoy the thrills and spills of rafting on the Nile.

There are many different rafting packages that you can choose based on the experience you want to have – mild or wild!

The stretch of the Nile used for rafting is around 30km with rapids ranging from grade 1 to 6 – although the rafts only go down grades 1 to 5. The river is beautiful and there can be wildlife to spot along the way – including many species of birds, monitor lizards, fish, as well as local fisherman in their dugout canoes.

Full day Grade 5
By far the most popular rafting trip, this is the best way to experience the thrills and spills of these World famous Grade 5 rapids that most people have come for.

The day starts with breakfast at the Jinja Backpackers, followed by a safety briefing. Then it is into the river to try some of the skills that the guides have briefed you about. The first rapids are grade 1-2 which is a nice warm up and helps to build confidence before you have to tackle any of the bigger rapids.

The beautiful scenery of this 30km stretch of Nile, with its smooth stretches and lower grade rapids, are just as memorable as the 12 major rapids you will encounter.

To maximise your safety there is an excellent briefing, top of the line equipment and rescue kayaks accompanying your raft down every set of rapids. You are also privileged to have some of the most experienced rafting and kayaking guides in the world steering you through the water.

And to ensure that this is truly a day you will never forget, there is the option to purchase a dvd of your rafting group. The dvd is ready for purchase that night from the NRE Campsite.

What to expect: big rapids, big chance of the raft flipping, getting thoroughly wet, lots of paddling, lots of fun.

Included: full breakfast, light lunch on the raft, drinking water, bbq including a beer or soda at the campsite overlooking the Nile, all safety equipment, guides, transport to and from rafting point to Jinja.

Not included: insurance, visa, items of a personal nature.

Don’t forget to bring: light clothing that can get wet, shorts, t-shirt, suncream. Normal swimmers and bikinis are not suitable for this activity. You will not wear shoes while in the raft.

Full Day Grade 3
This day trip includes all of the same experiences as the grade 5 trip, but just a milder ride. This beautiful section of river is day two of the two day rafting trip. Thirty kilometres from the Source of the Nile, the river slows down ending the series of grade 5 rapids, leaving the perfect scenic run for a more relaxed trip.
Remote and unspoilt it is the ideal trip for families or groups who want to experience the rapids on the Nile without flipping the raft.
You can enjoy a meandering trip down this famous river enjoying the warm water, safe pools for swimming, spotting birds and wildlife and fisherman in traditional dugout canoes.

What to expect: medium rapids, little chance of the raft flipping, getting wet, some paddling, lots of fun.

Included: full breakfast, light lunch on the raft, drinking water, bbq including a beer or soda at the campsite overlooking the Nile, all safety equipment, guides, transport to and from rafting point to Jinja.

Not included: insurance, visa, items of a personal nature.

Don’t forget to bring: light clothing that can get wet, shorts, t-shirt, suncream. Normal swimmers and bikinis are not ideal for this activity. You will not wear shoes while in the raft.

Family Float
For the young, old, families or not so adventurous, this is a great trip for anyone who wants to have a milder rafting experience.
This is the ideal trip for anyone who wants to enjoy the natural beauty of this impressive lake and river system, but don’t want to do any of the big rapids.

Enjoy the morning drifting down the river from the very Source of the Nile to Bujagali Falls. On the way you can spot beautiful islands, birds, wildlife and local fisherman in dugout canoes.

What to expect: small rapids, no chance of the raft flipping, getting slightly wet, hardly any paddling, lots of fun.

Included: full breakfast, light lunch on the raft, drinking water, bbq including a beer or soda at the campsite overlooking the Nile, all safety equipment (life jacket, helmet), guides, transport to and from rafting point to Jinja.

Not included: insurance, visa, items of a personal nature.

Don’t forget to bring: light clothing that can get wet, shorts, t-shirt, suncream. Normal swimmers and bikinis are not ideal for this activity. You will not wear shoes while in the raft.

Included
transport to/from launch site, champagne bush breakfast, flight certificate.

Not included
personal insurance, visas, park fees, items of a personal nature.

Don’t forget to bring
warm fleece for cool mornings, camera, binoculars.

Restrictions
Children must be 8 years or over to participate in grade 5 trip.

Safety note
Safety note: while rafting is a dangerous sport, these rafting operations have been made as safe as possible. Every grade 3 and grade 5 trip has safety kayaks and a safety raft, with expert guides who are first aid trained. All guests are equipped with a life jacket and safety helmet and receive a comprehensive safety briefing.

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