Immersing in the Fun
While many people out there have a shiver run down their spine whenever mention of a swimming is made, there are people whose life is water. There are those who would willingly give up everything to pitch camp by the lakeshore and live there for the remainder of their lives. If you belong to the latter category, I guarantee you will derive maximum satifaction in this list of activities; all you need to do is summon alittle more adrenaline to the ocassion and ride your fears to fun.
Considered one of the best one day white water trips in the world, no safari to Uganda would be complete without truly experiencing the Nile from its source. All water rafting activities take place in Jinja, 80km a 3hrs ride from Kampala at the source of the Nile where there are multiple rapids.
There are roughly 4 companies offering white water rafting including Nalubale Rafting, Nile River Explorers and Adrift and a ticket goes from between $145 to $255 depending on the grade from grade 3 to grade 5 over varrying distances and hurdles. One would be worried about not capturing such moments while in water but that is taken care of as the company oversees photography that can be claimed at the end of the exercise. These companies take extreme care to ensure safety through constant maintenance of the white water rafting equipment, a guide or two is provided to help man and guide the trip so that it goes as planned.
With the sun shining bright, trees swaying in the background and the warm Nile water calling and the rapids all threatening an arduos challenge, the stage is set for an encounter with the forces of nature. Armed with a paddle and a kayak, you are suited for the impending challenging . All that is left is for you to summon all the courage you can, hold tight to the paddles and tear through the rapids as you become the new master of the Nile. Glory on the Nile waters beckons and you will heed the call.
Bungee jumping in the Nile River involves jumping from a platform with a bungee cord connected to two tied legs. Although experience is not required before taking part in the activity, one still needs to prepare psychologically before taking part in the activity. Bungee jumping on the nile river in Uganda, Participants are tied in two different ways .
There is the ankle tie with your face looking down and the whole body tie allowing you to float like a butterfly. Before the Jump, the instructor counts 1 to 3 before shouting “Bungee” and off you go. The activity can be done during the day or night. Night Bungee jumping has its own thrill but may reduce the quality of views and photos taken. What makes Bungee jumping special? Diving down a tower and touching the river Nile provides one the most spectacular views imaginable. The main thrill comes from falling freely then rebounding softly over and over before finally touching the waters. It is one of the scariest things but also one of the most activities one can do in their lifetime..
Nothing compares to pushing off in a canoe and experiencing Uganda’s wild beauty from the water. When you set off the calm freshwaters, you’ll be doing much more than just paddling a canoe. You’ll have opportunities to rest, relax, explore, and spend quality time with friends and family. Backcountry canoeing has a way of bringing the best out in people. As you make your way down the lake, you’ll greatly improve your paddling skills. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as eagles, rare bird species, and unbelievable plants.
