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MUST-TRY ACTIVITY ON THE NILE, TUBING THE NILE IN JINJA
The idea of Tubing the Nile in Jinja sitting in an inflated rubber ring and floating reluctantly isn’t new but at the source of the world’s longest river Nile, people are just discovering tubing. Float down the Nile and then float in groups of linked tubes as you take an adrenaline drifting on a tube for about 2.5 – 3 hours long right at the source of the world’s longest river while sunbathing and enjoying beautiful sceneries on both flat or lazy, white, Extreme water tubing adventure. Our guided tubing trips are great for all ages and are fun for an afternoon in Jinja. The leisure sport was introduced by water tourism enthusiast Adam Bafirawala who is also the founder of the activities of Tubing the Nile.
“I grew up with that inspiration of being a tour guide. I was studying something quite related to waterborne activities. So, it was in 2015 that I came up with the idea of Tubing the Nile and it is a new activity in Uganda.”
The tubes used are locally available from old vehicle tyres and for a single trip one part with 25 US dollars. The tubes are fastened together to make up a team of ten and the kayaker rows as the lead. They are given safety precautions before setting off. After the participants’ arrival, they are registered and walked down the River to start the activity.
Matt Roger – a kayaker who participates in activities of Tubing the Nile said: “The first thing is that you are safe with a jacket and as long as you are with me, you are very safe.”
Those interested are welcoming tubing as an alternative to the riskier and frightening water sports. Tubing the Nile is also an appealing activity for people who don’t know how to swim and it’s a nice and safe way to cruise along the Nile.
On a weekend, Tubing the Nile can host up to fifty tourists. The sporting hobby is an income generator for Adam and a boost for a country that continues to discover its tourism potential.
After your Tubing Activity, you can also enjoy a Barbecue along the Shores of the Nile or get to spend a relaxing Night along the Nile in a Tent. Other Activities done are Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Quad biking, Boat rides, Horse Riding.