Kayaking the Nile: White Water Course (Advanced)
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This course will give you an introduction to big volume river running as well as top quality coaching in play-boating, group safety and river management.
Kayak the Nile are based at Nile River Explorers campsite, Bujagali Falls. This is 8km downstream from the source of the Nile. This location boasts no less than 5 awesome play spots as well as 7 major class 5 channels. The camp offers flat pools and small rapids which are an ideal location for teaching kayak schools.
The White Nile has up to seven times the volume of the Zambezi. It thunders between heavily forested islands and then leaps wildly into a series of spectacular drops. The roar of the rapids drifts upstream with the gentle breeze and along the warm pools in the equatorial sunshine.
Jinja lies approximately 80km east of Kampala, and overlooks the ‘Source of the Nile'. Despite being one of Uganda's larger towns, Jinja remains a pleasant and breezy place to spend some time. It is fast becoming renowned as the ‘adventure capital' of East Africa, and people flock here to bungee jump and experience the roaring white water rapids on rafting, kayaking, and even jet boat tours!
Kayak the Nile are based at Nile River Explorers campsite, Bujagali Falls. This is 8km downstream from the source of the Nile. This location boasts no less than 5 awesome play spots as well as 7 major class 5 channels. The camp offers flat pools and small rapids which are an ideal location for teaching kayak schools.
The White Nile has up to seven times the volume of the Zambezi. It thunders between heavily forested islands and then leaps wildly into a series of spectacular drops. The roar of the rapids drifts upstream with the gentle breeze and along the warm pools in the equatorial sunshine.
Jinja lies approximately 80km east of Kampala, and overlooks the ‘Source of the Nile'. Despite being one of Uganda's larger towns, Jinja remains a pleasant and breezy place to spend some time. It is fast becoming renowned as the ‘adventure capital' of East Africa, and people flock here to bungee jump and experience the roaring white water rapids on rafting, kayaking, and even jet boat tours!
- Duration: 7 day(s)
- Location: Jinja; Bujagali Falls
Day 1: Pick up at Entebbe Airport or from Kampala by a Kayak the Nile representative. Transfer to your accommodation at the Nile River Explorers.
Day 2: We head out for a warn up session on one of the many small and friendly waves close to the campsite, giving you a chance to get a feel for the Nile. In the evening, we will be entertained by a slide show, showing the opportunities available on the river for kayaking.
Day 3: After breakfast, we head downstream to Kalagala Falls, where we take on this spectacular 10km stretch of World Class Play waves. We will have the chance to run many different lines and really hone this big volume water river running technique in preparation for tomorrow. In the evening, we have a short lecture on safety and group management in big volume river running situations.
Day 4: Today we take on the full one-day stretch. This section offers classic lines for all abilities on big volume, warn deep water. A kayaker's paradise! You will have the chance to run many different lines, as well as play on some of the spectacular spots available.
Day 5: Today, we head down to ‘Malalu' - a classic play wave which is the ideal learning platform to push those big air tricks. Coaches will be on hand to assist you whatever your level in really developing your play boating skills.
Day 6: Today we run a huge stretch of water: 40km in total. This will run the full one-day stretch and two-day stretches, offering you the perfect opportunity to put those new found boat skills to the test.
Day 7: You will be transferred by our Kayak the Nile representative to Entebbe or for onward travel.
The above itinerary is intended as an outline. We tailor the course to suit your requirements and the varying water levels of the day.
Day 2: We head out for a warn up session on one of the many small and friendly waves close to the campsite, giving you a chance to get a feel for the Nile. In the evening, we will be entertained by a slide show, showing the opportunities available on the river for kayaking.
Day 3: After breakfast, we head downstream to Kalagala Falls, where we take on this spectacular 10km stretch of World Class Play waves. We will have the chance to run many different lines and really hone this big volume water river running technique in preparation for tomorrow. In the evening, we have a short lecture on safety and group management in big volume river running situations.
Day 4: Today we take on the full one-day stretch. This section offers classic lines for all abilities on big volume, warn deep water. A kayaker's paradise! You will have the chance to run many different lines, as well as play on some of the spectacular spots available.
Day 5: Today, we head down to ‘Malalu' - a classic play wave which is the ideal learning platform to push those big air tricks. Coaches will be on hand to assist you whatever your level in really developing your play boating skills.
Day 6: Today we run a huge stretch of water: 40km in total. This will run the full one-day stretch and two-day stretches, offering you the perfect opportunity to put those new found boat skills to the test.
Day 7: You will be transferred by our Kayak the Nile representative to Entebbe or for onward travel.
The above itinerary is intended as an outline. We tailor the course to suit your requirements and the varying water levels of the day.
Welcome and meet the hardworking team from The Far Horizon, your local connection in Jinja, Uganda, the adventure capital of East Africa! We are a local, friendly and experienced team working in Jinja and are ready to provide you with an authentic Ugandan holiday!
