Kayaking

Learn on the world's best river

Kayaking

Paddle the river with expert kayaking guides who know it like the backs of their hands. Start with the basics on flat water, then progress to running grade 1–3 rapids — by the end of the day you are a far more confident paddler. We also run river expeditions for advanced kayakers.

Trip highlights

  • Beginner lessons on flat water
  • Progression onto grade 1–3 whitewater in a day
  • Tandem kayaking option for non-paddlers
  • Expeditions for experienced kayakers

A day on the river

  1. 09:00

    Meet and gear fitting

  2. 09:30

    Flat water skills session

  3. 11:00

    Guided paddle downstream

  4. 13:00

    Return to base

What's included

  • Kayak, paddle, life jacket and helmet
  • Extensive safety briefing and practice drills
  • A friendly, dedicated instructor for your day
  • Breakfast, lunch and drinks
  • Transfers from Jinja
  • Toilets and showers available on-site

Not included

  • Tips for your instructor
  • Accommodation
  • Personal travel insurance

Your safety is our priority

Our guides are experienced rafters with extensive international training, and each one is certified in First Aid and CPR. Before every trip they run a full safety orientation. Every piece of equipment is hand-picked for safety and quality, checked continuously and replaced the moment it falls below standard.

Photos from this trip

Kiira Rafting crew paddling a raft through a White Nile rapidRafters bracing as the raft drops into whitewater on the NileGuide steering a raft between rapids near Bujagali, JinjaPaddlers in helmets and life jackets on the White NileRaft team celebrating after running a Nile rapidKiira Rafting guests floating a calm stretch of the Nile