Activities in Uganda
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Nalubale Rafting
The source of the Nile is one of the most spectacular white-water rafting destinations in the world and for many visitors to Uganda a rafting trip is the highlight of their visit. There are now four companies offering exhilaration without compromise. One of these operators is the relative newcomer Nalubale Rafting.
All the companies take on the Big Four, all monster Grade Five rapids, including Itanda (The Bad Place), but there is always a safety boat on hand if you decide the rapids are just too big for you. All of them also include a host of incentives to lure you over, including meals and beers. They also offer DVDs and videos of your big day out if you think that…
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Equator Rafts
The source of the Nile is one of the most spectacular white-water rafting destinations in the world and for many visitors to Uganda a rafting trip is the highlight of their visit. There are now four companies offering exhilaration without compromise. One of these operators is Equator Rafts.
All the companies take on the Big Four, all monster Grade Five rapids, including Itanda (The Bad Place), but there is always a safety boat on hand if you decide the rapids are just too big for you. All of them also include a host of incentives to lure you over, including meals and beers. They also offer DVDs and videos of your big day out if you think that no-one will believe you were…
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All Terrain Adventures
Quad biking along the beautiful banks of the Victoria Nile is a real blast thanks to All Terrain Adventures. It now has more than a dozen quads and after a little spin on the practice circuit, it is time to explore the paths and trails that criss-cross the nearby countryside. This is huge fun if you've never tried this sort of thing before, and those with experience will love some of the longer trips.
There are several spins available, starting with a one-hour short-haul safari at, right up to a trailblazer that takes half a day. Another popular option includes the twilight cruiser with a meal in a local home, and plans are afoot to develop quad-biking safaris through…
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Bungee Jumping
Nile High Bungee is Uganda's only bungee jump, a 44m plunge into the Nile River. Set close to the riverbank, it looks scary from above but is very safe. Look at the arrow on the roof and pull out your finest swan dive. Contact the Adventure Centre, ( www.surfthesource.com; Kira Rd, Kampala)for bookings and information, or drop in on the Nile High Camp, Adrift's base near the Jinja Nile Resort.
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Jinja Club
Part of Jinja Golf Club, the club offers the only public swimming pool in Jinja, tennis and squash, and a nine-hole golf course. There is also a bar and a small restaurant with reasonably priced meals. Golfers need to pay an extra for the clubs, unless you are crazy enough to be lugging your own around Uganda!
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