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Welcome to Nile River Explorers


Nile River Explorers welcomes you to Uganda, the spectacular White Nile and East Africa's Adventure Capital, Jinja, home to some of the world's finest grade 5 white water rafting as well as an array of other adventure activities.

Whether you are a first-timer, family or high adventure enthusiast, you’ll find your perfect white water adventure here with Nile River Explorers.
  
Nile River Explorers isn't just about white water, when it comes to Jinja and the Source of the Nile, there is so much more. In addition to rafting and kayaking, we offer a wide range of river and riverbank adventure activities as well as accommodation in Jinja and safaris around Uganda.

Forget the guide books, if you want up to date information on Jinja and beyond look no further. This is the Source of the Nile, the source of adventure, the source of excitement and information.
 

Airborne at Bubogo

Grade 5 Full Day Rafting

This trip is all about having fun so get ready for the most exhilarating rollercoaster ride of your life. Undoubtedly the premier white water rafting trip on the Nile, over 50,000 people have safely rafted with Nile River Explorers.
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Rhino Trophy

Rhino Raft Race 2011 - Raises Ush/ 21,000,000

For the third year in a row Nile River Explorers hosted Rhino Raft Race to raise money for Rhino Fund Uganda. Thank you to everyone who got involved and congratulations to the Peace Corp team, sponsored by Sadolin Paints, who raced the fastest time this year.
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The Nile Explorer

Nile Cruises - NEW!

A river boat cruise is the perfect way to enjoy a few relaxing hours on the new Lake Bujagali. We have a variety of cruises which all start from Explorers River Camp and explore the beginning of the world’s longest river.
Pay only $15 when you raft with Nile River Explorers !
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Grade 5 rafting

Combo Deals - NEW!

We’ve teamed up with some of Jinja’s leading professional operators to provide you with the best ever Nile combo’s. For total thrills, excitement and adventure, combine rafting, jet boating and tandem kayaking with a cruise around the Source of the Nile. The choice is yours.
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Gorilla Jet

Gorilla Jet- NEW !

Pure endorphin pumping action, a white knuckle 30 minute ride offering jet boating at its best. Tight turns and tight lines skimming past islands and rocky outcrops, traversing rapids and plenty of 360 spins to keep you holding on tight!
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And over she goes

Rafting Discount Voucher - NEW !

Raft with Nile River Explorers and you will receive a voucher offering some great discounts on other activities and accommodation in the Jinja area.
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Mvule Seedling

Plant a Tree

At the beginning of 2011 and in celebration of 15 years rafting the Nile, Nile River Explorers will embark on an ambitious commitment to help restore the banks of the Nile with indigenous trees. Our goal is to plant a tree for every person who rafts with us this year.
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Rafting Gone Wild Logo

Rafting Gone Wild! - Raises $9,000 for conservation

Sunday the 27th February was the last chance to raft Silverback, 50/50 and Bujagali Falls and Nile River Explorers gave it all away to conservation. If we couldn't save our own Silverback at least we can try to save others!
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Bubogo flip

Bye Bye Buj! And Dam the Consequences

The closure of the top section of the river as a result of the new Bujagali Dam has not meant in any way the end of Grade 5 rafting on the Nile. Yes we have sadly lost some of our favourite rapids and 15 years of good times with them, but there is still plenty of places to play further downstream and a whole new lake for other adventures.  
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