2 days jinja tour and white water rafting is a good package for travelers that are already in Uganda. Jinja is the second busiest city after Uganda located in the eastern part of Uganda. Jinja is where you find the source of the Nile which is the longest river in the world. The place is very interesting with lots of attractions and activities among which include rafting on the Nile, nature walks, boat rides, sightseeing, boat rides among others. The main activities in this safari include a visit to Ssezibwa falls, a nature walk in Mabira forest, a boat ride at the source of the Nile, and whitewater rafting in jinja

2 Days Jinja Tour And White Water Rafting Uganda highlight

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to jinja

Day 2: White water rafting along River Nile

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to jinja

Our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and brief you about your safari to Jinja. On your way to Jinja, you will go through the beautiful scenery of plantations in Uganda and tea. You will have your first stopover at Ssezibwa falls which is a beautiful Buganda kingdom cultural site with interesting stories about the origin of the river and the falls. At the falls you will find people who stay in the small forests acting as traditional healers. after a visit to Ssezibwa falls you will proceed with your journey to jinja and have another stopover at Mabira forest for a small nature walk in the forest where you will get a chance to see several wildlife like the monkeys, different bird species, trees among others while enjoying the cool fresh air. After a nature walk in Mabira forest, you will proceed with your journey to jinja and go check-in at your booked lodge for lunch. later in the afternoon, you will drive to the source of the Nile where you will have a boat cruise that takes you 30 minutes to an hour. During the boat cruise, you will see some water animals like hippos and crocodiles. You will later go back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Wild Waters Lodge – Luxury, Haven Lodge – Midrange, Nile River- budget

Day 2: White water rafting along River Nile

After morning breakfast, you will head out for water rafting on the river Nile. You will have a briefing first after which start this adventurous activity on the longest river in the world. White water rafting goes through grade five rapids and grade three with spectacular leaps and drops while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the forested islands and the sound of various waterfalls. After rafting, you will have some lunch and later start on your journey back to Kampala to end your 2 Days Jinja tour and white water rafting Uganda

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

Important information about white water rafting in Jinja

There are four companies that offer white water rafting services in Jinja and they include Nalubale rafting, adrift and river explorers which can be booked through tour operators or the company itself.

White water rafting costs USD 145 to USD 225 depending on the activity if its half day or full day.

The best time to for white water rafting in Jinja is during the dry months and these are January to February and even June to September. In these periods, the sky is clear with strong light and it’s good to apply sunscreen so as to avoid red skin

You must move with extra clothes to use after rafting

Instead of standard whitewater rafting, tourists can opt to go for jet boat riding which involves the use of a special boat to race down the rapids of river Nile. Jet boat costs USD 75

Tubing the Nile is another activity one should do while visiting the Jinja and river Nile. This activity involves drifting on river Nile using an inflated tube while sunbathing, watching birds and marveling at the beautiful scenery.

White water rafting can be merged with other activities such as gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest national park, visiting Murchison falls, Kidepo valley or Queen Elizabeth national park.

Is white water rafting safe in Jinja.

Whitewater rafting is safe in Jinja because the crew is well trained and experienced in navigating through the rapids. It’s good to follow instructions from your guides for your safety and enjoyment. Participants are provided with life jackets and helmets to keep them safe in case they trip over. When you talk about tripping over, a participant needs to hold on to the ropes around the raft or raise knees to their chest beneath the waves.

River Nile has deep waters and with this you don’t need to fear about falling on the rocks. Rafting in other countries is more dangerous because you might hit the rocks when you fall even though the caves are smaller. There are rescue teams that move ahead of the groups in kayaks and their task is to rescue stranded rafters, carrying snacks and fresh fruits to be consumed during the main break. Apart from the rescue team there are boats to take back participants that are no longer interested in the game and want to go back.