Uganda is famous for its white water rafting adventures near the town of Jinja, situated at the source of the Nile. It is here where the mighty river Nile starts its 6,600 km journey to the sea, twisting its way past the Karuma and Murchison Falls in northern Uganda, the central marshlands of South Sudan, and the vast deserts of the Sudan and Egypt.
This rafting adventure allows you to experience the sheer power and beauty of the Nile by taking you through a succession of 3, 4, and even 5-grade white water passages depending on your level of rafting expertise. Leading the way, Adrift made the first-ever descent of the Nile river in Uganda in 1996, before introducing commercial white water rafting to the country. Other tourism operators have joined in the effort of making Jinja the Adventure Capital of Uganda by providing additional adventure opportunities such as bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseback safaris along the Nile.
Day 1 - Kampala to Jinja, Scenic drive to Jinja and transfer to your accommodation.
Your driver / tour guide will collect you from your accommodation and after a short briefing to answer any questions you might have, drive you from Kampala to Jinja.
Day 2 - Jinja White water rafting and boat cruises listed in this itinerary.
Located in the south-east of Uganda, on the shores of Lake Victoria, Jinja was founded in 1907 by the British colonial administration as the center for the provincial government. It is here where the mighty river Nile starts its 6,600 km journey to the sea, twisting its way past the Karuma and Murchison Falls in northern Uganda, the central marshlands of South Sudan, and the vast deserts of the Sudan and Egypt.
Jinja was previously also known as the industrial capital of Uganda but is today recognized for its tourism opportunities, such as the Source of the Nile, at the now submerged Rippon Falls with the Owen Falls Dam located downstream. White water rafting is one of the most popular activities allowing you to experience the sheer power and beauty of the Nile by taking you through a succession of 3, 4, and even 5-grade white water passages depending on your level of rafting expertise. Leading the way, Adrift made the first-ever descent of the Nile river in Uganda in 1996, before introducing commercial white water rafting to the country. Other tourism operators have joined in the effort of making Jinja the Adventure Capital of Uganda by providing additional adventure opportunities such as bungee jumping, quad biking, and horseback safaris along the Nile.
Day 3 - Jinja to Kampala Transfer back to Kampala.
Your safari adventure in Jinja continues as per the activities listed as included in this safari itinerary. Thereafter it's time to say goodbye to the white waters of the Nile river and return to Kampala.
Services & Safari Activities Not Included: All international flights, all internal flights unless specifically listed. Cost of entry visas, Yellow Fever and COVID-19 certificates. Travel, baggage, medical and / or personal insurances. Gratuities and items of a personal nature. Optional Activities not listed as Services & Safari Activities Included.
