Tubing The Nile River In Jinja

Tubing the Nile River in Jinja is a recent addition to the numerous exciting water sports on the River Nile in Jinja Adventure City. It involves sitting on an inflatable tube with safety gear. The safety gear includes among others a grade-5 life jacket and a helmet. Tubing is a fun adventure, so exciting and very calming at the same time. As you go tubing, you are in for admiring the serenity of the mighty Nile River. You do so while listening to the burbles of its waters as they swirl through rocks that at some points steal the show with those breathtaking flashes of white waters and ripples.

Flat Water Tubing And White Water Tubing

Tubing the Nile River in Jinja is of two different levels. It is graded into flat water and white water tubing. You do Flat water tubing on calm and less violent waters. Contrary, white water tubing is more or less similar to white water rafting. White water tubing is across rough rapids and fast-flowing water. Thus, you cut through waves and violent turbulence of the river. The reveler therefore has a choice between flat water and white water tubing. Also, note that you can do tubing at any time of the day and year. REQUEST A QUOTE

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Is Tubing On The Nile River In Jinja Scary?

Tubing is a less scary water sport that doesn’t require any swimming skills. Even those petrified of swimming will have their fears conquered by the tubing experience. Well-bridled with the tubing safety measures, you are headed for the expedition. This starts down at the banks of the river in the company of (an)experienced guide(s). Guides are always there to help you navigate the river while ensuring your safety.

Other Tubing Sites In Uganda

There are currently 2 tubing spots in Uganda – River Nile in Jinja and Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. Undoubtedly, the Nile River in Jinja is the perfect destination for tubing (both flat-water and white-water tubing). Besides, Jinja is just a few hours from Kampala/Entebbe airport. Lake Bunyonyi is another site where you can do tubing in Uganda. It is in the western parts of the country near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Thus, you can go tubing on Lake Bunyonyi after a gorilla tour. Here at Lake Bunyonyi, it is flat-water tubing. You can also check out a 3-day gorilla and Lake Bunyonyi safari.

What To Pack For Tubing On The Nile River In Jinja

• Tubing is a water sport that you experience while floating on water. Then, you do so in the comfort of an inflatable tube. Thus,  there are 100% chance of getting wet. The tuber should carry along clothes for water sports like swimsuits. Alternatively, you may or clothes you wouldn’t mind getting wet. Ideally carrying another pair of clothes to wear for the return journey works better.
• A camera or your phone should come in handy. It will help you to capture those good photos for memories about this exciting tubing expedition. Cameras or phones are kept safe by your tubing guide in his waterproof bags. Even without a personal camera, a tubing company will capture your moments. It’ll share the photos or videos with you at no extra cost.
• A sunscreen will be for protection of your skin against the burning sun rays. This is specifically when you visit in the dry season or the hot hours of the day.
• Also, the tubing company provides Fresh fruits and drinking water to accompany your tubing experience. Other drinks like sodas, beers, wines, and snacks or any other eateries when needed come at an extra cost or special arrangement. Let us know how you would like your tubing experience to be.

Other Things To Do In Jinja Alongside Tubing

Jinja is the adventure capital of East Africa with quite a lot to offer to visitors. There is more to the world’s longest river (the Nile) than just its source and the different falls it forms as it trolls through rocky areas on its way to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. While in Jinja, you can combine your tubing experience with a visit to the Source of the River Nile.

Also, you may visit the spectacular Busowoko Falls and the stunning Itanda Falls. On your way to Jinja, you can also choose to have a full-day tour of the Mabira forest. Visit local markets and Jinja historical city. You’ll admire the architectural designs of the buildings that are as old as the times of the first Arab traders to East Africa. Other fun-filled activities are Horseback riding, quad biking, whitewater rafting, Kayaking, and boat cruises. Also, you can go cycling along/near the banks of the Nile River, bungee jumping, and a lot more.