White Water Rafting Safaris in Jinja

White Water Rafting Safaris in Jinja Uganda

White Water rafting in Uganda:The White water rafting in uganda  is remarkably one of Uganda’s top safari highlights when planning your visit to this epic country.White–water rafting down the ferocious rapids of Uganda’s White Nile is possible from the lakeside town of Jinja. A great start or end to your adventure.

A white water safari in Jinja is a thriller that will unleash your Nile river safari imagination and entails a superb experience that you will live to remember.

The white water rafting in Jinja is one of its kind in the country and perhaps in the whole East African region. Gorilla Safari Consultants, a genuine Tour, and Travel company offer affordable safari packages for white water rafting safaris to Jinja. Plan your trip with us

Is white water rafting safe in Jinja Uganda?

Facts about Jinja, Uganda

Before John Hannington Speak discovered the source of the river Nile and the arrival of the British colonialists, Jinja was a small fishing village on the banks of the river Nile.

When Uganda become a colony of Britain, the fishing village grew into a large trading center with the Nile River an important crossing point to the Eastern part of the country all the way to Kenya. The town continued to grow as more and more Europeans, Indians and Ugandans settled in it. When the railway and hydroelectricity power was introduced, Jinja quickly became the most industrialized town in Uganda.

However, the turbulent Idi Amin regime between 1972 and 1979 caused Jinja to start losing its position as the Industrial hub of Uganda. The declining trend continued when Idi Amin expelled all Asians in Uganda depriving the industries of the required expertise. The river Nile offers some of the best adrenaline-raising activities on earth like Bungee jumping, Quad biking, horseback riding, and Whitewater rafting.

Jinja White Water Rafting 

Water rafting is an exceptional activity that is scary though a great sport to learn how to remain calm under great pressure. White Water Rafting is one of the top safari highlights while in the country. Whitewater rafting in Jinja takes you in the middle of the river Nile while passing through chaotic and turbulent rapids. The Nile rapids in Jinja are graded 4 and 5 and offer the best whitewater rafting experiences in Africa.

The rapids flow with more volume and power than those in river Zambezi. In Jinja, there are four rafting companies that you are registered to conduct the activity and their experience is far exceptional to guarantee you safety on your white water rafting safari in Jinja

Experience of white water rafting in Jinja – what to expect on your rafting safaris to Jinja

On your white water rafting safari, you will start your day with an early morning breakfast. While heading for the rafting, you will b asked to leave your valuable and dry clothes in the car with staff. The teams are given orientation about safety and what to expect. The orientation is supervised by guides who are very experienced and knowledgeable about the area and rapids.

They go through every aspect of safety to ensure that all rafters have the best possible experience. Other topics covered include how to get hold of the rope for safety, how to paddle, and how to fall out of the raft in the right way. Participants are advised to remain as calm as possible if they trip over while holding their breath.

Orientation on Water Rafting

Always travel with extra underwear and dry clothes. Choose clothes that dry fast because you will be in and out of the water several times.

Before the rafting begins, participants  have an opportunity to choose between an easy or more difficult route. Those who are not prepared for the Grade 4 and 5 Levels can opt for the Grade 3 rafting.

Families have an option of going for the slower family float trip designed to enjoy the river while avoiding the main rapids. All participants are required to sign a form with details about any ailments. You cannot go rafting with hypertension or anemia.

Water Rafting Routes

After orientation, you will be provided with helmets and waterproof jackets which you will then fasten, and then the activity begins.  Whenever you reach the next rapid, the guides arrange for a vote of whether to go through the easy route (edges) or the hard way (middle).

If the majority votes for the hard way, then there is nothing you can do but prepare for the challenge. The experienced rafters are taken to the strongest section of currents to allow them to tip over. If the leading a group is of inexperienced members, then the team leader will approach each rapidly at the weakest part so that they don’t trip over.

In case the inexperienced group encounters a large rapid, they get out of their rafts and walk around it. Steering through each rapid offers a different experience and depends entirely on how the lead guide navigates.

The main route has 9 main rapids, four of which are grade 5.  The rapids become stronger and quicker as you go downstream. In-between the rapids are calm waters and islands where participants can relax, swim, take lunch, or marvel at the beautiful scenery. A day of whitewater rafting can cover a distance of up to 26 kilometers. Expect to encounter locals fishing and drying their clothes by the riverside.

Frequently asked Questions

Is white water rafting safe in Jinja Uganda?

In our opinion, White water rafting is 100% safe because the crew is highly trained and experienced in navigating through the rapids. It is important to follow instructions from the guides for your own safety and enjoyment. Participants are given life jackets and strong helmets to protect them from in case they trip over