White water rafting, Uganda

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The thrill of churning rapids is one of the newest adventures in Uganda. As the River Nile flows through On its 6600 km journey to the Mediterranean it alternates between a placid course and swirling white water rapids. White Water rafting is available near the Bujagali-Falls. More than four thousand miles in length, the mighty Nile is the longest river on earth. The great waterway has played a monumental role in history. It traverses an incredible variety of landscapes, a colourful medley of cultures and since the beginning of time has enthralled civilisations with its power and mystery. Ancient Egyptian kings sent armies in search of the source of the great river and explorers from Herodotus to Speke have sought to chart its course. Until very recently no one dared challenge the White Nile at its source - some of the most powerful and sustained rapids on earth. Adrift made an historic first descent of the Victoria Nile in July 1996 and now make regular descents of the White Nile. Up to ten times the volume of the Zambezi thunders between the heavily forested islands and wooden canoes laden with excited locals congregate in the calm waters anxious to see Adrift rafts in action. To the amazement of their audience Adrift clients plunge into the maelstrom and ride the mountainous waves downstream. Adrift rafts explode through huge walls of whitewater and drift through warm pools in the equatorial sunshine. This is whitewater rafting at its very best. At Murchison Falls National Park numerous pods of hippos raise themselves out of the water to watch Adrift rafts pass by, red-tailed monkeys leap between the jungle canopy and crocodiles aggressively defend their territories. This is Africa as it once was; a wild, exciting and virtually impenetrable land where man is an infrequent visitor. Retrace the first descent of the Victoria Nile and challenge the most impressive whitewater in the world. The Adrift expedition finishes at the incomparable Murchison Falls in the heart of Uganda's largest National Park - the most powerful rush of water on the planet. For information contact: Adrift.

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