Join us rafting or floating on the Birira River, Uganda
What we offer
We offer daytrips and overnight trips on the most stunning river of Uganda, River Birira! We offer rafting, floating or kayaking on this beautiful jungle river! We go on the water on several sections of the Birira River, rafting on the sections with bigger rapids, or floating on the calmer sections, more suitable for families.
For the non-rafters, Rukungiri is stunning! The perfect area for all kinds of outdoor activities. We offer a stunning, 2-hour jungle hike, along the Obururuma trail, showering in waterfalls and crossing a big banana plant field! We also offer multiple village tours, and mountain biking. Klick on what you’re interested in!
Who
are
we?
We are Sadat Kawawa and Nathalie van den Brekel! Sadat was born and raised in Jinja, became a kayak champion and professional raft guide, certifying raft guides for the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and Nathalie is a medical doctor from the Netherlands. Sadat and his team will take you on the water. For more information about Sadat and Nathalie ans SANA Gorilla Rafting, click HERE!
Sadat and Nathalie found River Birira in 2023 and decided soon after that this beauty needs to be shared with the public. Come rafting with us at SANA Gorilla Rafting, and it will be the experience of your life! It is more than just rafting; it is a unique way to experience the jungle. We’ll take you on an adventure, deep in the tropical rainforest. You will raft or kayak the amazing Birira River in West Uganda and enjoy the lush green of the Jungle of Bwindi Forest, with its amazing local wildlife.
Sadat: “We found the most beautiful river of Uganda in the jungle of the South-West! We want to bring rafting tourism back to Uganda. I’ve rafted many rivers in the world already and must say this one is a gem! There aren’t many rivers and surrounding more stunning than here. We truly offer more than rafting; it is a unique experience.”
Click HERE, for more information about Sadat and documentaries by Red Bull and CNN about his life!
About the Birira River
What to expect ?
Birira River is a class III-IV(+) river, with continuous rapids along the way, which makes for great fun, activity and adrenaline! It has a class II-section as well, for floating. The level of the river is different throughout the year. However, adrenaline is not the only thing to expect from this trip. As the river lies in a canyon of the majestic Tropical rainforest of West Uganda, you can expect lush green on each side, which you can touch and almost taste as you raft through it.
You’ll be sitting in an inflatable boat with approximately 2-6 people - including an experienced guide, paddling through the rapids and greenery. This means you will see an extraordinary variety of wildlife on the way as well; from countless different birds to monkeys, if you are lucky. On top of that, we will take you to the side of the river for a small surprise prepared by the locals! For more details about the rafting trips, click HERE.
Gorilla Rafting is located very near Bwindi impenetrable forest and near Queen Elizabeth national Park. Our base is located in the village Rukungiri, this is where we will meet you! The location is perfect for when you’re on your way from safari to Gorilla tracking or the other way around! We are also close to Lake Mburo, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mutanda. If you come from Fort Portal, it is easy to reach us as well. We are in the middle of the highlights of Uganda! Get in touch if you want us to help you build your itinerary of Uganda!