Experience Full-Day Whitewater Rafting from Central Kampala, Kampala
Book a high-value one-day whitewater adventure from Central Kampala with return transport from Kampala, a night’s stay at the tea-house or the Nile River Camp, breakfast, lunch, plenty of beers and snacks after the run, and free photos to remember the trip; you’ll spend 3–4 hours on 19km of thrilling rapids down the mighty white Nile with the best crew in the business, and since 2019 every trip also offers riverboarding with grade 3 or grade 5 options (minimum ages 14yrs/16yrs) so you can tailor the experience to your comfort level; trips run every day, departing from Jinja or Kampala with a minimum of 2 guests from Jinja or 4 from Kampala, making it an ideal activity for adventure-seekers, groups, families, and anyone booking through Varoom who wants a seamless outdoor, Water-Based experience linked to accommodation and easy transport in and around Kampala.
About this activity in Central Kampala
Highlights
- Experience 3–4 hours of adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting down 19 km of the mighty Nile - perfect for adventure-seekers based in Kampala and visiting Jinja.
- One-night stay included at the Nile River Camp or the tea-house, with breakfast, lunch, snacks and plenty of cold beers after the run.
- Free professional photos from the trip plus a dedicated crew and guides who know the river inside out.
- Optional riverboarding available on every trip (choose grade 3 or grade 5; minimum ages 14/16) to add an extra thrill to your day on the Nile.
Important Information
- Return transport from Kampala to Jinja is included when you meet the minimum group size from Kampala (trips run daily; minimum 4 from Kampala, 2 from Jinja).
- You’ll receive dorm accommodation for one night, filtered drinking water (we follow a zero-plastic policy), life jacket, helmet and paddle; photos are sent via Dropbox within 48 hours.
- Not included: dinner at the camp if you choose to stay over, GoPro devices or mounts (helmets with GoPro fittings are provided but you must bring your own camera), and Entebbe pick-ups which incur an extra charge.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health; you should have at least a moderate level of fitness to fully enjoy the whitewater experience.
Meeting Point
Includes
- One-night dorm accommodation at Nile River Camp - stay at the camp near Jinja included in your booking.
- Photos taken by our photographer and delivered to you via Dropbox within 48 hours after your stay.
- Soda/pop, alcoholic beverages and snacks included for your convenience.
- Lunch and breakfast provided as part of the package; all fees and taxes are covered.
- Filtered drinking water supplied - we follow a zero-plastic policy and avoid bottled plastic when possible.
- Life jacket, helmet and paddle provided for Water-Based activities at the camp.
- Round-trip transportation between Kampala and Jinja (pick up and drop off) included when you meet the 4-person minimum.
- Coffee and/or tea served during your stay.
Excludes
- Dinner is not included - you can buy dinner if you stay overnight at Nile River Camp.
- We supply GoPro-compatible helmets but do not provide GoPro cameras or GoPro mounts; you must bring your own.
- GoPros are not available for hire on site.
- Pick up and drop off in Central Kampala/Kampala is included; any pick up from Entebbe is charged extra.
- Entebbe pick up carries an additional fee and is not part of the standard Kampala–Jinja transfer.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you choose to travel to the meeting point independently.
- This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- This activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate safely.
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