This course is aimed at beginners or those with very little white water experience. This course will allow you to learn in an environment that boasts ideal conditions, with warm water and deep rapids so no nasty sharp rocks to bang into. Without a doubt the warm weather will ensure that your learning curve is a steep one. By the end of the course you should feel comfortable kayaking on class three big volume water and be rolling confidently.

Pre requisites
No experience necessary. Clients must be fit and healthy and confident swimmers.

Day1. Pick up at Entebbe airport or from Kampala by a Kayak The Nile representative and transferred to your accommodation at Nile river Explorers, Bujagali Falls.

Day2. Today we choose and fit out our kayaks for the week, and have a small taster session on the flat waters below the campsite. This session will allow you to feel comfortable in the kayak and cover basic strokes, capsize drills and rescues. In the evening we have a lecture and slide show about kayaking on the nile and various rivers in the region.

Day 3. Today we head up stream to the source of the Nile, where we launch ourselves into our first white water section. As the stretch is so small we can run it twice taking our time, and learn about running rivers, group safety and river reading. In the evening we hold a rolling session in the swimming pool based at the campsite.

Day4. Today we head down stream to Kalagala Falls, where we start to paddle some slightly more demanding water. Exploring all the different channels we expand on our river running techniques. We then make camp at ‘The Hairy Lemon’ a beautiful mid river island. The island boasts beautiful natural pools which offer the ideal place to perfect those Eskimo rolls.

Day5. Today after a brief skills session in the morning we head out on some of the rapids surrounding the island and move down stream taking on some nice big volume class three rapids. We then shuttle back to ‘the Hairy Lemon’ for the night.

Day6. Today we head back up stream to Kalagala Falls where we run this section once again but this time taking on slightly bigger volume channels. This will be the ultimate test for your new found skills. In the evening we transfer back to Bujagali Falls to our accommodation for the final night. After a big B.B.Q we watch our final sun set over the Nile river.

Day 7. You will be transferred by a Kayak the Nile representative to Entebbe or for onward travel.

What’s Included

Accommodation
Dormitory style accommodation is provided for the duration of your course. Based at Nile River Explorers Bujagali Falls. This is one of the most spectacular settings in Africa. The bar and restaurant always have a friendly party atmosphere. You can upgrade your accommodation to private bandas or high class safari tents at a surcharge.

Meals
Lunch is included for the duration of your stay. Other meals can be 
selected from our huge variety of bars and restaurants.
This gives you the freedom to choose what you want. the average meal 
is around $5 (£2.50).

Guiding and coaching
We at Kayak the nile strive to achieve the higest standards. For this reason we only emplo the highest calibre of kayaking coaches. All our instructors paddle professionally and are qualified to the equivalent of a B.C.U. level 4 coach. All our staff have at least 3 years experience on this river and 10 years coaching experience world wide.

Equipment
We have a fleet of playboats of various sizes and shapes. All equipment is provided for the course but if you wish to bring your own that is no problem.

Transport
All transport to and from the river/ river shuttles and airport transfers are included.

What to bring
The climate here in Uganda is perfect we have a mean average of around 25 degC, so during the day shorts and t-shirt. In the evenings due to the presence of mosquitoes it is best to cover up.

Mosquito repellent is available out here as well as most camera films.

Medical
Please ensure that you come with valid travel and medical insurance. We can arrange evacuation insurance if required.

Price per paddler - US$995- BOOK ONLINE HERE
This package is based on four people sharing. It can be run for smaller numbers with a small supplement, contact us for more details. We have a coach- client ratio of 1:6 to ensure that you get the best quality and most intensive coaching.

* Prices subject to change.

Related courses: Intermediate and Beginner's Freestyle.