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Is white water rafting safe in Jinja Uganda?
Is white water rafting safe in Jinja Uganda?
Whitewater rafting is 100% safe because the crew is highly trained and experienced in navigating though the rapids. It is important to follow instructions from the guides for your on safety and enjoyment. Participants are given life jackets and strong helmets to protect them from in case they trip over.
It is important to follow instructions from the guides for your on safety and enjoyment. Participants are given life jackets and strong helmets to protect them from in case they trip over.
Talking about tripping over, one needs to hold on to the ropes around the raft or raise their knees to their chest each time they plunge beneath the waves.
The river Nile has deep waters and one doesn’t need to worry much about falling on rocks. Rafting in many countries is more dangerous because you can hit on a rock when you fall even though the waves are smaller. It is why the guides in Jinja are more willing to let the rafts flip over several times because the threat from the rocks is minimal.
Moreover, there are several rescue teams that move ahead of the group in Kayaks with the task of rescuing any stranded rafters. The rescue team is also responsible for carrying snacks and fresh fruit that are consumed during the main break. Apart from the rescue Kayaks, there are also the safety boats that take away participants who no longer wish to continue.
The rafts for families with younger children and adolescents do not go through the largest and most difficult rapids. They take a different route passing through smaller rapids and scenic islands to explore the forests and other channels of the river.
Important information about white water rafting in Jinja
- There are about four companies offering whitewater rafting services in Jinja including Nalubale Rafting, Nile River Explorers and Adrift. The activity can be booked through the companies directly or a good tour operator.
- The cost of white water rafting ranges between $145 and $255 depending on if the activity is full day or half day.
- The best time to go for white water- rafting in Jinja is during the drier seasons of January to February or June to September. During the dry periods of the year, the skies are clear with strong sunlight. It is important to apply sunscreen to avoid getting a red skin.
- You need extra clothes for use after rafting and money for extra expenses.
