Activities
White water rafting on the Birira River
Rafting Birira River is one of the ultimate highlights of Uganda. It’s stunning and thrilling and reviewed as better than the gorillas!
Our Rafting and Floating trips at SANA Gorilla Rafting
Rafting Experience
When you come rafting with us, expect a full day of fun! We will do the bridge-to-bridge section of the Birira River with you. This trip will take roughly from 9 AM until 3-4 PM. A Ugandan-style lunch is included and you will have big class II-IV+ rapids as well as relaxed sections, to enjoy the marvellous jungle and white water!
Prices per person
Non residents - $145.00 / UGX 550.000
Residents - $125.00 / UGX 470.000
Ugandans - $95.00 / UGX 360.000
(minimum 2 people)
Transport & Accommodation
Your Family Rafting or Floating trip will start from and end at Rukungiri Center; at the SANA accommodation. You can leave your car and belongings there, the transport to and from the river Birira is included! Any help with transport to Rukungiri can be arranged as well.
If you want to stay in Rukungiri the night before or after the activity, you can stay with us! An overnight, including breakfast, is $50,- per room (for 2 people). From the SANA accommodation, you can go for a walk, cycle, hike and of course join us to raft or float River Birira.
Lunch included
A freshly prepared, self made lunch is included if you take the full-day trip. You will have lunch next to one of the most iconic falls of the Birira River. If you have any dietary restrictions, be sure to mention them to us beforehand. If you take a half-day trip, we will give you a well-deserved soda or beer at the end of the trip!
Good to know
Questions before you raft?
Message us if your question is not answered here. Someone from the SANA team will reply.
Where are you based?
We are based in Rukungiri in Western Uganda. This makes SANA a natural addition to trips that include Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Do you offer accommodation?
Yes. SANA Bed & Breakfast in Rukungiri offers comfortable double, twin and single rooms—ideal for staying before or after your adventure. Double or twin rooms are $50 per night including breakfast for two, while single rooms are $30 per night including breakfast. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant and local bar, with dinner available when booked in advance. View accommodation details.
Do I need rafting experience?
No previous experience is needed for the activities shown here. We’ll help you choose the right trip for your age, confidence and group.
Can children join?
Yes. Family rafting and floating, as well as the waterfall hike, are available from age six. Main rafting and overnight rafting are from age twelve.
What should I send when I enquire?
Your preferred date, number of guests, children’s ages and where you will be staying are enough to start. We’ll confirm availability and next steps.
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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!
Ready for your adventure?
Not sure? Send us your ages, travel date and route, we’ll recommend the best fit.