Rafting the Nile & Trekking Uganda’s Mountains of the Moon

The legendary Nile, the longest river in the world, holds a special place in many people’s imagination. It flows from its source at Lake Victoria and thunders down Bujagali Falls where it reaches Jinja, Uganda’s second largest town.

Jinja is where you can begin a run on this grand river. Adrift has been leading rafting and trekking trips in the area for over a decade. From their base camp, crash your way down the Class V rapids of the White Nile – don’t worry there are no crocodiles or hippos in this part of the river!

Try combining a rafting trip with a trek in their 16-day itinerary. This includes seven days of hiking through the lush and misty tropical forests of Africa’s highest range, the Rwenzoris – the Mountains of the Moon. Overnights along the way are spent in mountain huts deep in the forest. With the expert assistance of your guides, try climbing the highest summit, Margherita Peak at 5109 meters. You’ll also have a chance to trek through Kibale National Park, the rainforest home to chimpanzees and a variety of rare birdlife.

Contact Adrift at +44 01 1488 7152 or visit www.adrift.co.uk for more information.