A morning of adrenalin today, as you enjoy thrilling White Water Rafting down the River Nile.
After receiving safety instructions, put on your lifejacket and helmet and start paddling, as you tackle eight widely spaced thundering rapids - ranging from grade 5 to grade 3. As there are no submerged rocks, hippos or crocodiles in the river, these rapids are regarded as the safest for white water rafting in the whole of Africa. A safety boat will accompany you down the river taking an easier route, as well as a rescue kayak. Between rapids, enjoy paddling and drifting down the river surrounded by beautiful scenery.
After changing into dry clothes, enjoy a simple picnic on the riverbank before returning to your hotel.
Note: Wear swimwear under comfortable clothes that can get wet and will dry easily, sandals that are securely attached to your feet (not flip flops) and sunscreen. You cannot take shoes, glasses, jewellery, camera, phone, money or anything loose onto the boat so leave these in a small bag for safekeeping, together with dry clothes for afterwards. You can take a Go-Pro, provided it is securely attached to your helmet or body.
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women, anyone with back problems, recent surgery. medical or heart problems. Minimum age 9 years.
If you would like to experience 'softer' rafting, you can transfer into the safety boat at any stage. You can also do the whole trip in the safety boat. You will pay the same price, but will not need to paddle and you are unlikely to fall out the boat. You will however still feel the full force of the rapids and will be submerged in water.