Uganda · Rafting

2-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour in Jinja with Source of the Nile

2 Days Round trip from Jinja Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Whitewater rafting on the source of the Nile
  • 02 Drive through Mabira tropical forest with a stop at Owen Fall Dam
  • 03 Watch divers and admire the beautiful scenery at Bujagali Falls
  • 04 Take a launch trip on the Nile and visit the source of the Nile

Embark on a thrilling 2-day whitewater rafting tour in Jinja, travelling through Mabira tropical forest with stops at Owen Fall Dam, Nile Ripon Falls, and Bujagali Falls. Watch the beautiful scenery and divers in the rapids before enjoying an exciting rafting experience on the source of the Nile. On the second day, take a launch trip on the Nile and visit the source of the Nile before returning to Kampala.

You will finally have lunch, and in the afternoon, go rafting, which is surely one of the most exciting activities done on the source of the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Lake Victoria
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Jinja, Mabira Forest and Whitewater Rafting

  • After an early breakfast, our professional guide will pick you up and kick off the journey through Mabira tropical forest, a natural forest with a variety of primates and birds. You will drive to Jinja with a stop at Owen Fall Dam, where hydroelectric power for Uganda is generated, and then continue to Nile Ripon Falls. Afterwards, head to Bujagali Falls, where you will spend some time watching the beautiful scenery and divers as they swim through the rapids. You will finally have lunch, and in the afternoon, go rafting, which is surely one of the most exciting activities done on the source of the Nile.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Drinking Water and Fruits throughout.

2
Day 02

Launch Trip on the Nile and Return to Kampala

  • Early in the morning after breakfast, you will first go for a launch trip on the Nile and furthermore visit the source of the Nile. Forget your worries as you cruise the Nile. Shortly after the cruise, you will return to the lodge to relax and freshen up. After lunch, the journey back to Kampala will begin.
Mabira tropical forest, Bujagali Falls rapids, Source of the Nile launch

Where this trip takes you

Mabira tropical forest, Bujagali Falls rapids, Source of the Nile launch

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • 4x4 transport with an English-speaking local guide/driver for all road transport
  • Accommodation and all meals mentioned above
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Mentioned activities

What's Not Included

  • International visas
  • Accommodation facilities while in Kampala
  • All expenses of a personal nature, such as tips and drinks

What to bring

  • Waterproof hiking boots
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Long-sleeved shirt/T-shirts
  • Drinking water and energy-giving snacks
  • Sweater
  • Valid visa and passport
  • Gardening gloves
  • Camera with no flash
  • First aid kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Jinja.

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