Jinja and the Nile River

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November 16th 2017

Published: January 1st 2018

I've always wanted to go white water rafting, but have never done it. Since rafting down the Nile is a top attraction in Uganda, I decided to finally do it. What makes it so convenient is that the rafting companies will pick you up in Kampala at no extra charge, take you to Jinja -- two hours away, then return you to your lodge at the end of the day. You can raft 365 days a year, and even do it wh... Read Full Entry

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What's that above the yellow helmet in the lower right side of the raft?

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Just me.

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I don't know how or when I was able to reach over to the safety line with my other hand AND hold on to my paddle the entire time.

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Out of the raft and under the water. The guide is enjoying what he is seeing, but the others are none the wiser that I'm in the water.

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The safety raft and the kayakers quickly made their way to me to ensure I was okay.

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The safety raft and kayakers waited until they were assured I was okay before heading off to the next rapid. That, and the excellent guide, made you feel completely safe.

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Those aren't my feet. The guy who wanted to be thrown from the raft during the Grade 5 runs doesn't look too happy being thrown out, as he's holding on for dear life. Check out the guide at the back of the raft.

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I don't know how he stayed in the raft, defies gravity.

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The raft is over, and everyone is under. The raft is pretty deep, so if it lands on top of you, you have space to breath. That's true in stll water. In a rapid, the water is coming at you in every direction.

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What do you mean we have six more rapids, and they are all 4s and 5s? What happened to the 1s, 2s, and 3s? At one point, we had to walk around a rapid that is greater than a 5, and dangerous even for the experts.

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It's a good thing you see these pictures after it is over. Imagine the explorers who traveled these same paths in a wooden canoe and NO safety jackets. Doubtful many of them could swim either.

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