Uganda · Rafting

2-Day River Nile Adventure Tour in Jinja with Grade 5 Rafting

2 Days Round trip from Kampala-Jinja Road Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Sightsee in Mabira Forest
  • 02 Enjoy adventure activities in Jinja, including bungee jumping, horseback riding, and acrobatics
  • 03 Experience white water rafting on the River Nile with up to grade 5 rapids
  • 04 Stop at Ssezibwa Falls on the return drive to Kampala

Go on a fun-filled adventurous trip away from Uganda's second-largest and busiest commercial town. Travel to Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria, stop at Mabira Forest, and enjoy scenic views of tea, coffee, and sugar plantations along the way. This short escape offers ample opportunities for adventure on the Nile, including white water rafting, with kayaking, boating, and other activities available in Jinja.

Go white water rafting on the Nile after breakfast, tackling rapids of up to grade 5.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Sezibwa Falls
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Jinja via Mabira Forest

  • Travel to Jinja with your Ugandan tour guide/driver.

  • Stop at Mabira Forest for sightseeing.

  • Spot tea, coffee, and sugar plantations en route through Ripon Falls.

  • Lunch at Nile Resort Hotel.

  • Go quad biking in the afternoon.

  • Enjoy bungee jumping, kayaking, horseback riding, acrobatics, dances, an evening boat ride on the Nile, and more, which can be arranged on request.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

White Water Rafting on the Nile and Return to Kampala

  • Go white water rafting on the Nile after breakfast, tackling rapids of up to grade 5.

  • Drive back to Kampala with a stop at Ssezibwa Falls.

  • Get dropped off at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening.

Mabira Forest, Ripon Falls, River Nile at Jinja

Where this trip takes you

Mabira Forest, Ripon Falls, River Nile at Jinja

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala-Jinja Road 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All ground transportation

  • Accommodation

  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Bottled water

  • English-speaking Ugandan tour guide

  • Rafting

What's Not Included

  • Other drinks not mentioned in the inclusions

  • Tips

  • Porters

  • Laundry services

  • Visa

  • Any other personal interests

  • Accommodation on the last day, but it can be arranged at an extra cost

  • Personal insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala-Jinja Road, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kampala-Jinja Road.

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