SANA Gorilla Rafting

Do you want to visit Uganda? Do you want to combine the safari and great apes with outdoor sports and rafting? You’re at the right address! 

A 10-day itinerary, combining classical activities like safari and great apes tracking (gorillas and chimps) with pack-rafting beautiful crater lakes and rafting thrilling rivers! You will do an overnight Rafting trip, with camping in the wild jungle, raft another river at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountainds AND of course raft the Nile, during this trip. This is an amazing and adventurous itinerary through the beautiful Uganda. Do you want to make any adjustments? Just let us know!

The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kigali

You will drive from Kigali to the stunning lake Mutanda, where you will have lunch and (pack-)raft on the lake to your accommodation. We have different accommodations we work with, depending on your budget. All of them are stunning. This lake is completely safe to swim in! Then you will enjoy the sunset with a drink and prepare for the early morning.

Gorillas / Sabynyo vulcano

The stunning Sabynyo volcano that lies on the border of Rwanda, Congo and Uganda, is a beautiful 7-hour hike. Not for the light-hearted, since the staircases are steep and can sometimes be slippery. However, the scenery is magical and this hike will not be one for you to forget easily. Alternatively, you can track the Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity and its status as the home of the Mountain Gorillas. Start the day early for an unforgettable experience Mountain Gorilla Trekking. Hike through the lush, dense forest as you search for one of the gorilla families that inhabit the park.

Rukungiri Waterfall hike

Today you will drive to Rukungiri, have lunch there and hike a 2-3 hour challenging, but fun and stunning Waterfall Hike alongside a river, through the banana plantation and crossing several waterfalls under which you can shower! If you love dogs, ours are always happy to join on this hike!

Overnight rafting day 1

This might just be the adventure highlight of your holiday. Overnight rafting trip from Rukungiri to Queen Elizabeth National Park! Rafting all day, in our rafts, through the jungle. You will enjoy stunning views of the jungle, a lot of encounters with tropical birds and local communities and thrilling rapids. Thereafter, you will set up camp and sleep next to the river, looking at the stars after a self made meal on fire wood.

Overnight Rafting day 2

The second day of this overnight trip you will get the chance to be in your own pack-raft, navigating the beautiful river Birira as the rapids are smaller in this part of the river. You will raft all the way until you reach your lodge right next to the river at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park!

Queen Elizabeth N. Park

You’ll continue your journey into Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife destinations, for a morning game drive. After lunch, take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel, which is famous for its large concentration of animals that come to drink at the water’s edge. Here, you'll encounter hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and an array of birdlife, including the Shoebill Stork. In the evening, relax back at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Crater Lakes

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the park, where you will have the chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including African Elephants, Buffaloes, Warthogs, and several species of antelope. You might even see the rare carnivores as they return from their nocturnal hunts. After breakfast you will drive to the lake district, where you will Pack-raft and hike the crater-lake trail! From Mahoma Falls to Lake Kasenda Lodge.

Chimp trekking

Get up early and track the Chimps in Kibale forest, after which you will have lunch and some time to relax at the lodge, read a book or go for a walk.

Transfer to Jinja

After breakfast, embark on your journey to the Nile in Jinja, where you will be dropped off at the accommodation in the evening. This is a full day of travel and you will be tired and need to relax at the lodge.

Raft the white Nile

You will end your travel with another time rafting on the river Nile! This spectacular force of nature is both stunning and exciting.After rafting we will drive you to Entebbe, where you will have a last meal at Via Via and after that get ready to fly out.

Most flights are in the evening, but if your flight is the next day, a night in Entebbe or in Jinja can be arranged.


What To Know

On this adventure, you will experience:

Requirements

All participants must:

Min Age6
Duration10 Days
Max People12
Price from$2.500/person

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