White Water Rafting in Murchison Falls National Park
White water rafting in Murchison Falls National Park is a remarkable way to incorporate action and adventure in the wilderness. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure awaiting you to experience on Uganda safaris in Murchison Falls National Park.
Whether you choose paddle/a thrill ride, all white-water rafting choices are ideal for you, your families, or you can have the best of it as friends. In Murchison Falls National Park, white water rafting is conducted on Albert Nile. Rafting on Albert Nile comes with the great challenge of the Nile’s rapids and it is best for adventure seekers.
Before embarking on white water rafting in Murchison Falls National Park, the briefing is done. Each group will be allocated to an instructor or guides who are experienced enough to handle you throughout your rafting adventure on Albert Nile. To engage in white water rafting in Murchison Falls National Park, you should be at least 15 years and above.
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Cost of white water rafting in Murchison Falls National Park
White rafting in Murchison Falls costs USD50 per person. The cost applies to foreign non-residents and foreign residents. Ugandans and other East African citizens pay Uganda shillings 50,000.
Where else is white water rafting done in Uganda?
Lake Victoria/Nile River
On Lake Victoria, white water rafting is carried out at a spot where this freshwater lake separates itself from the River Nile. A number of companies do operate white water rafting adventures in Uganda and here, participants get to challenge themselves with tough rapids and grades.
How white water rafting is conducted?
White water rafting is exciting and adventurous -best done in a team. As a group, everyone gets a paddle and engages in actual rafting with a professional guide fully available to direct. The rafting usually begins with conquering the least challenging grades like grade 1 and 2, then later face the toughest rapids and grades.
During briefing, the expert will ask if you are interested in tough grades or the easier-to-conquer grades and rapids. On Lake Victoria rafting adventure, you can spend about 3 hours or more and it is possible to have half-day or full day.
Guidelines for white water rafting
- Life jackets/personal flotation devices should be worn for safety purposes during white water rafting on Lake Victoria or Albert Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.
- Always listen to your guide’s instructions for safety reasons while you challenge the tough rapids or grades.
- You need the right outerwear for all rafting sessions -have sunglasses, closed shoes, wet suits, etc.
- Avoid panicking when paddling on the raft whether it is on Albert Nile or Lake Victoria.
- All your protective gear/equipment must be kept for instance the helmet.
- While on the water, ensure that you get hold of paddle well.
Other exciting activities in Murchison Falls National Park to engage in include a guided game drives. A game drive allows you to enjoy sight of large and small mammals including big game -cape buffaloes, elephants, lions, and leopards. Birding to identify a variety of birds and there are over 451 bird species residing in Murchison Falls National Park.
Birds in Murchison Falls National Park to expect to identify include silver bird, shoebill stork, black-headed gonoleks, bluff-bellied warblers, green-winged pytilia, chestnut crowned sparrow weaver, African skimmers, goliath heron, long toed plovers, and others.
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Nature walks in Rabongo Forest, chimpanzee tracking/chimpanzee habituation in Budongo Forest. More than 800 chimpanzees reside within Budongo Forest and also a range of birds share the same habitat with these apes including the chestnut capped flycatchers, Blue-breasted kingfishers, African dwarf kingfishers, white thighed hornbill, grey-headed sunbird, chocolate backed kingfishers, etc.
Other primates living within Budongo Forest include the red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, etc. Sport fishing, hot air balloon safaris, boat cruises, hikes to the top of the falls are among other key activities awaiting you to enjoy while on Uganda safaris in Murchison Falls National Park.
Best time to visit
Murchison Falls National Park has its gates open all year-round. But the most favorable months fall in dry season – June to September/December to February. Birding is excellent in Murchison Falls National Park, especially in November, and April when migratory birds can also be sighted.
Accommodation
A wide range of accommodations is available in and around Murchison Falls National Park -luxury, midrange, and budget. They include Budongo Eco-Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, Parkside Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge, Fort Murchison Safari Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge, and Baker’s Lodge.
Getting there
Murchison Falls National Park has many entry points through the Southern side, there is the Kichubanyombo gate. The park is reachable by road within 6 hours or you can take a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Pakuba Airstrip.