Rhino Fund Raft Race

The first 4km of the Nile, starting below Owen Falls Dam and ending above the Bujagali Falls, is made up of Grade 1 and 2 rapids. Teams of 6 will be invited to enter a sprint event along this section. Each raft and team will be accompanied by a Nile River Explorers River Guide. There is little or no chance of falling out of the raft. Rafts, paddles, life jackets and helmets will all be provided. "EXPLORERS" Campsite situated above Bujagali Falls forms the perfect stage from which to watch the rafts finishing.  Transport to the river from this central point will be organized for competitors.

Each team of six will compete against each other, six boats in each heat. Each race is expected to last about 20-25 minutes, and though the current will take the rafts along, the fastest route will be to paddle the whole way.  Two big yellow buoys will mark the finish line and a time keeper will keep a record of all raft times. On completion of each race rafts will be carried up to a truck and loaded onto a trailer ready to be taken back for the start of the next heat. Competitors for the next heat will accompany the rafts in the truck. The fastest six times will race in the finals.

Food & drink will be available for sale all day at "EXPLORERS" campsite, all profits of which will go to RHINO FUND UGANDA.  Hot showers are also available for competitors. 

Members of J.A.S.A., the Jinja Adventure Safety Association will be offering activities for spectators of all ages, activities will include quad biking, horse riding, kayak cruises and mountain biking.

Entertainment will also be provided throughout the day and on into the evening, as well as arts & crafts stalls and raffle tickets being sold with the chance to win some great prizes.     

For more information, please visit: http://www.rhinofund.org/ (closer to the competition date).