From KampalaAbout 80 km
Getting thereAbout 2 to 3 hours by road
Best monthsAll year
Known forWhite-water rafting
Why go
- A short drive from Kampala and Entebbe, which makes it easy to add.
- Some of the best white-water rafting in Africa.
- Calmer ways to enjoy the river too, including paddling and a boat to the source.
Worth knowing
- The biggest rapids are for people who are comfortable in the water.
- Allow a full day for rafting, or an overnight stay.
What you’ll do here
01
White-water rafting
Take a half-day or full-day trip through the big rapids, with safety kayakers beside you.
02
Boat to the source
Take a boat to the spot where the Nile begins and look for birds along the way.
03
Kayaking and paddling
Try the calmer stretches by kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
04
Quad biking and horse riding
Ride through villages and sugar cane fields beside the river.
Good to combine with
KampalaAbout two hours back, so it fits at the start or end of a trip.
Sipi FallsA day’s drive east, with waterfalls and coffee.
