Below is a sample itinerary of the 12 days in Uganda, please be aware this can and will change based on water levels and group experience.

 

30th April 2026  - Day 1 - Arrival day

Arrive in Entebbe airport, Uganda. Once you've collected your luggage and gone through security we will pick you up from the airport in our 4x4 safari van and take the 3-4 hour drive to our lake-side base at Nile River Explorers (NRE), sleeping in dormitories (upgrades to private rooms with ensuite bathroom available).

 

1st May 2026 - Day 2 - Silverback to Kibibi

​After breakfast at the campsite, there will be time for those who have rented boats to outfit them. Then we will load up the van and head to the river! We’ll paddle the Silverback to Kibibi section, where depending on water levels we might be able to surf the legendary Covid wave. 

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2nd May - Day 3 - Superhole

We will load the van and head out to Superholef or the day. We'll have lunch here and either spend the afternoon at Superhole or paddle Silverback to Kibibi section again.

 

3rd May - Day 4 – Full River Run of the White Nile

Today we do our first full river run from top to bottom, running (and portaging) all the rapids on the mighty White Nile. We’ll stop on the river at some point for a packed lunch. We’ll then paddle all the way down to the Isimba lake where our truck will meet us and take us back to Bujagali where we’re staying.

 

4th May - Day 5 – Superhole 

After breakfast at the campsite, we’ll load the van and head out to Superhole for some surfing and fun. We'll have lunch here and either spend the afternoon at Superhole or paddle Silverback to Kibibi section again.

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5th May - Day 6 - Safari

After Breakfast at NRE you’ll be picked up by your safari guides in their custom 4x4 safari trucks. 07:00am departure from Jinja.  We'll stop at Kabalega diner for lunch then continue into the park. On our way through the park, we'll divert to take a look at the thundering top of Murchison Falls.

 

INCLUDED:

Top of Murchison Falls

Fully Inclusive - Bed, all meals, fees and activities

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6th May - Day 7 - Safari

Early morning game drive in the Delta area of Murchison Falls.

In the late morning you'll hop on board the river cruise, heading up the Nile to the Foot of Murchison Falls. After the cruise we will head back to the lodge for lunch, you'll then have the afternoon to chill out and cool off by the pool in the late afternoon sunshine before the sun set. 

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INCLUDED:

Game drive

River cruise

Fully Inclusive - Bed, all meals, fees and activities

 

7th May - Day 8 - Safari

One last chance to take in the majestic views from the lodge before we depart to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. Here you will do a rhino trek. After lunch we'll continue to Jinja, arriving in the evening.

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INCLUDED:

Rhino trek

Bed and breakfast

 

After your safari you’ll be dropped back to Adrift for dinner and sleep.

 

8th May - Day 9 – Arrow to Hair of the Dog

After breakfast, we will paddle from our accommodation to Vengence wave where you will get the chance to spend most of the day surfing this epic wave! 

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9th May - Day 10 – Retrospect to Superhole

After your breakfast we will load the van and head out to Restrospect to paddle down to Superhole where we’ll run a different channel again and then enjoy some coaching on the Superhole wave. We’ll then paddle down to our accommodation at Adrift. 

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10th May - Day 11 – Silverback to Kalagala Falls

After breakfast, we’ll load the van and head out for a paddle from Silverback which gives a chance to stop at Covid wave, paddle through Retrospect, Bubugo before we finally arrive at Superhole for one last surf and freestyle kayaking session. We’ll stop on the river at some point for a packed lunch. After this we will paddle back to Adrift.

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11th May - Departure Day - Day 12 

We will pack up and then drive you back to Entebbe for your flight back home.

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Travelling to Uganda:

For our adventure you will need to arrive at Entebbe, Uganda on the 30th April 2026. 

 

The best airlines to fly to Uganda with are Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar as they allow you to fly with your kayak provided you book x2 hold luggage or book it in with them before flying, we will help you with this process.

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Your departure day is 11th May 2026.

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