Kayaker and raft on Birira River rapids with green hills behind

Birira River • Rukungiri District

Rafting and activities near Bwindi

Pick the pace that suits your group. Not sure? Send us your ages, travel date and route, we’ll recommend the best fit. River Birira has calm sections for families and wild sections for adrenaline seekers. Don’t forget to check out our highlight: Overnight Rafting!

The activities/itineraries we offer

Add these to your Uganda adventure!

Family Rafting/ Floating

Family Rafting/ Floating

Ages 6+ · 9 AM - 2PM · Min 2 · from $145

Would you like to take your kids rafting and are they younger than 12 years old? Or would you just enjoy to have a less extreme river experience, but still go on the water? That's totally possible!

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Rafting

Rafting

Ages 12 · 9 AM - 3 PM · Min 2 · from $145

Rafting Birira River is one of the ultimate highlights of Uganda. Wild, untamed Class II–IV rapids in lush rainforest gorge. It’s stunning and thrilling and reviewed as better than the gorillas!

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Overnight rafting to Ishasha

Overnight rafting to Ishasha

Ages 12 · 2 Days · from $380

This is our highlight! A unique overnight rafting adventure, ending in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park. It's 2 days on the water, combining rafting and floating. The night you'll camp under the stars.

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Waterfall Hike

Waterfall Hike

Ages 6+ · 2-3 hours · from $25

Rukungiri is a stunning area of Uganda! It's off the beaten track, lush green and full of rivers and hills, creating beautiful waterfalls. Join us on this 2-3 hour hike alongside three impressive waterfalls!

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Discover Uganda by its waters!

Discover Uganda by its waters!

Ages 6 · 10 Days · Max 12 · from $2,500

Do you want to travel through Uganda, combining the safaris and great apes with outdoor sports and rafting? You’re at the right address!

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Rivers, Ridges and Rainforests

Rivers, Ridges and Rainforests

Ages 16 · 11 Days · Max 12 · from $3,385

Are you the type of traveler looking for the ultimate challenge? Would you like to mountainbike, hike and paddle your way through the Ugandan Jungle? Then this itinerary is for you!

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Ready for your adventure?

Not sure? Send us your ages, travel date and route, we’ll recommend the best fit.