River Nile activities in any other African country along its course are not as engaging as those in Uganda during a Uganda safari tour.
The source of River Nile is a world historical treasure first explored by John Speke who solved the mystery of a river that dates way back in times of ancient Egyptians.
The Nile having its source in Uganda specifically on Lake Victoria Jinja has lots of goodies to give to any tourist both visually and practically. Exploring its activities is like walking in history.
Visit The Source Of River Nile During Uganda Safari
In Jinja on Lake Victoria in Uganda Africa, River Nile funnel out to starts its course displaying irresistible water drama. At this point a zig zag like water line is displayed on the water surface distinguishing slightly calm Lake Victoria water from vigorous River Nile water. The momentum of River Nile water as it emerges from the ground is quite high as if showing off its need to quickly arrive in the Mediterranean.
With a boat ride, you can access this point at a fairly good price. Even the surrounding vegetation on the backs is amazing to watch. Lots Birds enjoy living close to the River Nile source
As stubborn as River Nile starts its course, it continues the show at Itanda Falls in Buikwe where its waters stumbles upon underlying rocks to display amazing falls. On these falls, breathtaking white water rafting is one amazing activity to do.
Each day, tourists are guided through white water rafting levels by professional guides. It doesn’t matter if you have any experience or not. You are taken through all the requirements right away. Rafting gadgets are available for every rafter so protection is secured.
The rafters go through different levels of tides with the help of guide on Kayaks that first go through the tides and call out on your pilot to go through safely. Every rafter is requested to participate in beating the tides with peddles. It is an awesome day activity especially with friends.
Kayaking on River Nile During Uganda Safari
River Nile water allows you to do Kayaking. Small boats are used and you are securely buckled in the boat. You sail through the small tides and enjoy the view of the surrounding vegetation at the banks.
Bungee Jumping on River Nile During Uganda Safari
Any one not afraid of heights can check there resistance on the bungee jump located on River Nile 44 meters high platue. A thick rope is surely tied to your legs and you are let down a very high cliff at the banks to touch the surface of River Nile Water. For sure its an adrenaline stimulating activity but fun too.
A rescue boat is awaits you when you touch the surface of River Nile.
Other Source Of The Nile Activities To Do during Uganda Safari
Hors back riding during Uganda safari tour exposes you to the beauties placed on the banks of River Nile. The spectacular vegetation cover that feeds a rich bird life and several monkeys. You fell the cool breeze freely given out by River Nile.
Picnics for families and friends are arranged on request in various points on the Nile. It’s a weekend getaway point if you want to have more time by River Nile side.
Quad biking through the villages that surround the Nile banks bring you into the local life of communities surrounding by. Its fun and memorable watching all come to life. Its very special moment to get away from town chaos and engage River Nile in your life.
River Nile is the lifeblood of Murchison Falls National park. The Nile nourishes several riverine birds, incredible vegetation and a big population of wild animals both aquatic and on land.
Murchison Falls National park is bisected by River Nile separating it into the Northern sector and the southern banks. The richest game viewing sector is the Northern sector with Buligi area as the most outstanding.
River Nile approaches the park from the east, racing down 80km of rapids before vigorously crashing onto the rift valley floor to emit a thunderous sound and join the rest of the course.
Game Viewing in Murchison Falls
Game viewing is the Key Uganda safari activity to do in Murchison Falls along River Nile. The Northern sector is made up of grassland that enables variety of wild life to spend there day. It also gives lots of canning carnivores to hunt for a meal in this area.
Some of the animals likely to come into vie include lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, herds of buffaloes, oribi, hartebeests, water bucks, bush bucks, Uganda Kobs and so much more. Thousands of aquatic life is supported by River Nile like huge Nile Perch, schools of hippos, thousands of crocodiles the list is endless.
A rich bird life enjoys the river Nile papyrus swampy areas and the red robins love nesting on the platue cliff along the banks.
Launch Trip To Murchison Falls during Uganda Safari is the highlight of Murchison Falls. As you sail, you have chances of seeing lots wildlife that come down to quench thirst. By pass the crocodile restaurant where these reptiles sneak, silently, wait to snap and dice there prey. A rich hippo population enjoys the show in the Nile too.
As you approach the Falls, you feel a change in the turbulence of the boat and a foamy appearance on the River surfaces comes into view. Finally you face the amazing Nile power where which is the strongest falls in the world.
River Nile squeezes through a 6 meters wide gorge to burst out vigorously and foam a cloudy appearance. A rain bow may form right before your eyes on a clear day. The energy displayed at this point is spectacular.
Hike To the Top Of The Falls during Uganda Safari
The launch trip may not give you a very close look at the tag of war point where river Nile rashes through the Narrow gorge but a trek to the top of the falls gives it all out. River Nile water stumbles on the underlying rocks and builds momentum to go through the 6 meters wide gorge.
Along River Nile is forest cover occupied by Kaniyo Pabidi and Rwabongo Forest which is home to a great number of Chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are close cousins of humans with about 98 % human genes. Enjoy Chimpanzee trekking.
They enjoy the forest with other primates like black and white colobus, red tailed monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, blue monkeys, olive baboons to mention but a few.
Birding in Uganda during Uganda Tour to Murchison Falls Park
The birdlife in Murchison Falls National Park is insanely awesome. Thousands of birds spend a big part of there day in the forests and Swamps of Murchison Falls National park. You may have the chance of seeing some Albertine endemics and the rare shoe bill.
A Visit To the Rhinos Out of Murchison Falls National Park
After the rhinos went into extinction in the 1970 to 1980s, they have been rehabilitated in Ziiwa Rhino Sanctuary on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National park. Taking off time to visit them is supporting the program to reinstate them.