Full Day Whitewater Rafting
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7 hours
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Our one day whitewater trip is incredible value for money, offering you return transport from Kampala, one-night accommodation either at the tea-house or the Nile River Camp, breakfast, lunch, plenty of beers and snacks after the trip and free photos. We're almost forgetting the 3-4 hours of incredible whitewater and a 19km journey down the mighty white Nile with the best crew in the business!!
NEW! Since 2019 we also offer riverboarding on every trip!
You can choose grade 3 or grade 5 (minimum ages 14yrs / 16yrs) and we will always try our best to be as flexible to your needs as possible.
Trips run everyday with minimum client number of 2 from Jinja or 4 from Kampala.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our 1 day trip covers roughly 19km of the Nile. We start on the flat water just a couple of kilometres downstream of the Bujagali Dam where we'll run through a comprehensive safety training with you. We start the day with Jaws, Pyramid and Giggitty Giggitty, a great easy section of grade 2 whitewater to train you up and whet your appetite before the big stuff. By the time you get to your first major rapid of the day - Overtime (grade 5) you'll be feeling like a professional!
What‘s Included
One night dorm accommodation at Nile River Camp
We provide Photos. taken by our photographer and sent to you via dropbox after 48 hours.
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
We have a zero plastic policy. We try to avoid using plastic where we can. We have drinking water which is filtered and not bottled.
Life Jacket and Helmet plus paddle provided
Transportation from Kampala to Jinja (pick up and drop off). With a minimum of 4 people requirement
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner can be bought if staying over at the Nile River Camp
We provide gopro helmets but not GoPros or GoPro Mounts. You need to carry those with you. We also dont have GoPros for hire.
We only provide pick up and drop off in Kampala inclusive in the package. Entebbe pick up is extra.
Pick up from Entebbe carries an extra charge.
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Full Day Whitewater Rafting
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Reviews
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day at the Nile👍
Eilif R,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did have some expectations due to the high rating at TripAdvisor, but this day went somehow beyond my expectations😅 I felt very safe and well informed all the way, the staff is clearly very high skilled and super friendly, the food and beverages are great👌 Thank you Piggy you made our day👍
Fun rafting trip
jakej269,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guides and very fun trip. Exciting rapids with long section of still water between. The team look after you well and make you feel very safe.
An experience that is really worth it!
Navigator33798833027,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really great experience! The Nalunale team is great. Everything was taken care of and we felt really safe. Those hours on the water were mega. Sometimes it really went into the waves, sometimes it was quiet and we could see the beautiful landscape and the waterfalls. It is definitely worth it!!!!
Rafting the Nile - The Ultimate Experience
Kevin H,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nalubale Rafting provided a once in a lifetime experience rafting the Nile River. The adrenaline - Rafting 20km down the River Nile was an exhilarating experience. We got wet, tossed about and had our raft capsize. We rafted the hardest navigable rapids in the world - yet the professionalism of Nalubale team kept us safe and well prepared for the challenges of the day. The scenery on the river is amazing. Seeing the riverside activities of the communities who live by the river was very rewarding.
A memory for life: our unforgettable Rafting adventures with Nalubale
elisemU4495VX,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we spent a full day rafting with Nalubale. The day started with a short explanation and receiving the life jackets. Then we left for the starting point. First we got a 1 hour training to the water. We learned commands, how to get back on the boat safely and how to swim. As well as using the safety kayak. There were three of us. There were three safety kayaks of which 1 was a photographer/videographer. Also an escort on our raft. Also a safety raft. There were kayaks around us to ensure our safety which made us feel safe too. We got a taste of a wave. You can always choose easy, hard and extreme. We always chose the hard. The clear explanation made for a great first experience. Afterwards we got fresh fruit, cookies and water to recover our strength for the effective rafting. In the middle of the Nile we ate fruit with a great view. Afterwards, rafting really started. The first wave with level 5 gave us clear instructions. We rolled over but were immediately pulled to safety by the safety kayaks. We never felt unsafe and we got out of the water super fast. We didn't panic because everything was fast and safe. They also keep asking if everything was okay. We were encouraged several times while paddling. We also didn't have to paddle continuously ourselves so we could get enough rest. After that, some more waves followed. At the end we were offered lunch with hamburgers. This was a great experience. We really enjoyed it. All crew members are super friendly and helpful. We never felt unsafe once. We had a blast! We highly recommend this. The beautiful photos and videos we received will always stay with us. We have a memory for life.
Keep it like this!
Cruiser44328318035,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Piggy and the whole team! we felt very safe and we would definetely do it again! we fully recommend it! PS. The fruits were awesome!!
Great experience. Very nice and friendly staff. The adjusted the level of the rafting so all had a great experience.
karinalaustsen,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience! We felt very safe and taken care of. The staff was first class and we enjoyed the day. We recommend!
Amazing crew - super fun and professional!
eirinik2023,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guys are super professionals and the experience was amazing! We felt safe all the time! We really enjoyed the waves! Package includes good food and drinks!
# BEST DAY EVER
irispK4277OL,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Totally indescribable!!! There is no feeling like surging down toward a wave that's towering above your head and getting hurled overboard - you can't believe anyone could be in controllers of it and yet the team of charming guides and kayakers are in total control of you and their boats. Go Crazy!!! The most fun I've had, thank you all so much!
Refreshing journey out of my comfortzone
Mario P,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Refreshing journey out of my comfortzone. Very professional guides. After the rafting you get the chance to swim in the Nile under their supervision which I enjoyed very much
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