Holiday Tour - 1 Day Jinja Water Rafting

1 Day Jinja Water Rafting

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Holiday Tour Overview

This full day Holiday Tour – Jinja Rafting is one of the adventures you can do near the town of Jinja, the source of the Nile River in eastern Uganda. The Nile offers a genuine adventure. Rafting tours offer rafting and other adventures in the heart of Africa. Navigating the rapids with a knowledgeable and experienced crew will face some of the Nile’s greatest challenges. Overcome fear and dive into the rapids, paddle as he shuttles between eight rapids and enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile River.

After the rafting ends (usually in the afternoon), a delicious barbecue awaits you at Nile Beach. Professional rafting gear, safety boats and knowledgeable kayakers will provide the best support for this trip. Jinja is a trading town, so during your rafting adventure you can also watch waterfowl along the Nile and experience a variety of activities that the locals do. There are various options for this route, including level 3-5 rafting, half-day and full-day rafting. Lunch rafting typically lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes 4 rapids. Alternatively, the full-day rafting offers eight exhilarating rapids. Alternatively, you can choose a family cruise.

Holiday Tour Highlights

Shot of a group of determined young men on a rubber boat busy paddling on strong river rapids outside during the day

Day 1: Holiday Tour - Transfer from Kampala to Jinja

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Kampala immediately for Jinja, usually a 2-hour drive. Depart Kampala by 7am at the latest. Continue along the Jinja Kampala Highway. Before reaching Mabira, you will pass through Lugazi, the largest natural forest in central Uganda. Lugazi stretches for several kilometers along the Kampala-Jinja highway and is home to many sugarcane plantations.
Upon arrival, the rafting team will pick you up in Jinja where you can take a training course. From there, you will be driven to the starting point for a short training session to familiarize yourself with the rafting experience. Choose a class 3 or class 5 express and start your journey.

Enjoy a refreshing bottle of unique Nile beer at any time at the end of your 1-3 hour Nile rafting tour.
After your lunch break, your driver will be waiting for you to return to Kampala. On the way back, stop at Mabira Forest for some bird watching. The forest is home to many species of birds, as well as primates that come to visit at night. This option is often offered to bird lovers. Transfer to your Kampala or Entebbe airport accommodation and get ready for your flight back to your final destination. This concludes his day rafting trip in Jinja.

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