White Nile Rafting
World-class rafting on a massive volume of water, with several Grade 5 rapids in a single day. It is Jinja’s signature experience.
The White Nile has a large volume of warm water and rapids rated up to Grade 4–5. It is considered one of the best commercial rafting stretches in the world. With the completion of the Bujagali and Isimba dams, the rafting section has moved downstream to the Kalagala–Itanda conservation area. Companies usually pick you up from camps near Bujagali, a drive of about one hour. Full-day trips include lunch. There are also family-friendly calm-water rafting trips and kayaking lessons. Bungee jumping and zip-lining in Jinja are also often run by these camps. Choose a reputable company and wear a life jacket and helmet. Activities and prices vary by year.
Opening hours
Full-day tours approx. 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Bujagali
- Source of the Nile Bridge & Owen Falls Dam
- Source of the Nile
- Jinja Old Town
- Jinja Central Market
- Lake Victoria (Jinja shore)
- Itanda Falls
- Kalagala Falls