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Private 2 Day Zipline & Whitewater Rafting on River Nile from Kampala

About this experience

This is our most popular 2-day activity. It is incredible value for money, offering you return transport from Kampala, one-night accommodation either at the tea-house or the Nile River Camp, breakfast, lunch, plenty of beers and snacks after the trip and over 200 photos. We're almost forgetting the 3-4 hours of incredible whitewater and a 19km journey down the mighty white Nile with the best crew in the business.

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  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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Private 2 Day Zipline & Whitewater Rafting on River Nile from Kampala
Pickup included

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Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Lunch on all days
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner i.e Full Nile Tilapia
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • One-night accommodation (tea-house or the Nile River Camp)

Itinerary and highlights

Day 1: Our trip starts in Mabira Forest, way to Jinja and we do Ziplining. This activity can take up to 3 hours. We have lunch in the forest. Next, we continue to Jinja and do a boat cruise on the River Nile visiting the Source of the River Nile.

Day 2: The rafting trip covers roughly 19km of the Nile. We start on the flat water just a couple of km downstream of the Bujagali Dam where we'll run through a comprehensive safety training with you. We start the day with Jaws, Pyramid and Giggitty, a great easy section of grade 2 whitewater to train you up and whet your appetite before the big stuff. By the time you get to your first major rapid of the day, you'll be feeling like a professional! Immediately after Overtime comes the choice between the grade 4+ Chop Suey and grade 4 Retrospect (water level dependent).
Then comes some flat water and a chance to relax before Bubugo (Grade 3/4) which, though small to the eye, often flips rafts over! After Bubugo we have some light refreshments during a short flat before the incredible Itanda Falls! Vengeance finishes up our day, a grade 4, two-tier rapid which can often offer a flip for those who dare hit the biggest waves!

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Meeting and pickup information

  • A Traveler can be picked up wherever they are in Uganda for an additional fee except hotels in our Area 30 km from Kampala.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Inspire African Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
A Traveler can be picked up wherever they are in Uganda for an additional fee except hotels in our Area 30 km from Kampala.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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