Water Rafting in Uganda

Water Rafting in Uganda

Water rafting in Uganda : is a recreational outdoor activity which uses an air-filled raft to navigate a river or other water bodies. This is commonly done on white water or different degrees of rough water, dealing with risk and need for team work is often part of the experience. Water rafting on certain sections of the river is considered as an extreme sport and can be fatal while other sections are not extremely difficult however, it’s a great competitive sport that teaches one how to remain calm under great pressure.

In Uganda the source of the Nile is one of the most spectacular white-water rafting destination and a rafting trip is the highlight of your visit. The rapids are graded from 1-5 which become stronger with increase in the grading, this needs holding yourselves tightly to avoid tripping off due to the strong forces by the rapids. Families are given an opportunity to go for the slower family trip by enjoying the river so as to avoid the main rapids. This gives a chance to see a lot of bird species and to swim in calm stretches of water. 

In Uganda, there are three most reputable rafting companies and these include; the Nile River Explores, Nalubale Rafting and Adrift, all are equal in terms of professionalism and pricing, with an outstanding emphasis on safety (all rafting trips are accompanied by a fleet of rescue kayaks and a safety boat). 

Equipment used in water rafting

  • Paddles
  • Oarlocks
  • Life jackets
  • Pins & clips
  • Strong helmets
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  1. […] associated with the country’s dry landscape, there are plenty of water based activities such as white water rafting on Kenya’s River Tana, Uganda’s river Nile experience, canoeing down the mighty Zambezi, […]

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