Half-Day Banana Kayak Experience in Bubugo with Lunch
4.8
6 Ratings
Jinja
Embark on a thrilling half-day banana kayak experience in Bubugo. Kayak on the longest river, spot wild animals, and enjoy a delicious local meal. Support a charity school and help local kids fulfill their dreams!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bubugo Conservation Trust HQ - Get out of comfort zone and experience the White Nile!

We will show you our paradise from a kayaking point of view.

If flat water is not enough for you, try surfing the infamous Super Hole or try to learn the Eskimo roll.

Kayak on the longest river of the world, spot birds, monkeys and other wildlife from the kayak (there are no crocodiles here!).

After the activity, relax and enjoy a simple but real Ugandan meal!

If you are lucky enough, local artist Isaac will be around and he will sing a song for you.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Complete kayaking gear provided (helmet, life-jacket, paddle, kayak, spray deck)
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to Bubugo village is not included in price.
Additional Information

In this 4-hour activity you will get to kayak on the longest river, spot wild animals and enjoy a local meal in Bubugo.

We are a charity school that gives the opportunity to local kids to learn how to kayak and all the equipment was donated to the school by different manufactures from Europe.

The school runs on donations and because we had difficulties to crowdfund the money we started this activity, which will support the kayak school and the kids!

With passion for kayaking and nature we help local kids to reach their dreams! Our motto is: Life is good!

  • Not recommended for non swimmers
Location
Java House - Jinja
Kyabazinga Highway
Meeting point is in front of Java house restaurant in Jinja. Bosco will wait for you here and arrange Boda Bodas for a ride to Bubugo which is 25 km away.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Sune_k
Apr 28, 2023
Great experience! :) - We didn't find anyone at the pickup location, so we called them and they told us to find our way to the place by ourselves, which we did. We were pleased to find that we were the only participants that day. We had a good time and fun with the kayaks and the guides were very friendly and made us feel safe at all time :) Only thing we missed a bit was some more information about the tour and how to prepare, when we booked it. Good value for money and we will surely recommend it! :)
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Nicola
Jan 26, 2023
A great day on the Nile - The day was super fun and Bosco was a very patient teacher. He checks your kayacking level before deciding where you should visit around his school. He even found areas for me to enjoy and I have very little experience. The area you visit is beautiful and we visited the Itanda falls. Finally we stopped for a Rolex in the village. Bosco does a great job supporting the community, and many of his students have now gone on to be successful teachers themselves or working with the Nile companies in the area. Thanks again!
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Maxsoderstrom
Nov 18, 2020
Adventure - Amazing and a truly "local" experince. That means all the authentic feels and a proper adventure where you meet the locals and experience the nature around the Nile.
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Margotn662
Nov 14, 2020
Incredible - Best Kayak option in the area. Bosco is simply the best teacher and he will adapt according to your level. You will also have fun with all the kids from the kayak school. You can also visit the close waterfalls, the village and the beautiful village. I really recommand you to have your kayak experience here since your money will serve the community in a good purpose. We will never forget this wonderful experience ! Thanks a lot
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Spacolino
Mar 3, 2020
The best local experience on River Nile in Uganda! - If you want a beautiful local experience on the river Nile in Uganda, this is the stuff! Kids and their teacher Bosco are very kind and funny and if you look for a real local "not a classic western tourist experience" you have to try it! Relax and go with the flow!
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Max_s
Nov 2, 2020
Proper adventure - I feel bad giving 4 out of 5 since they were so nice and it was so fun of an adventure. I booked only the day before and decided to get to Bugobu myself with a shared taxi. So when i arrived they didnt expect me. So it was some hassle, thats why i give it 4. But having got help from the boys at the school finding the coach it just made it an fun adventure where we got pancakes and looked att falls. So if you want everything served to you luxury stile. This is not your jam But if you want a proper adventure this is the thing to do. Local, personal and flexible!
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