Expertise and Specialisation

Join Adrift for some of the most heart-pounding whitewater rafting action on the planet; or choose another thrilling adventure – they have them for all ages and abilities. Whitewater rafting, family rafting, bungee jumping, river boarding, surfing, community conservation projects, team-building and mountain climbing in the legendary Rwenzori Mountains are some of the most popular activities on offer.

Licences and Associations

Adrift is a member of the Association of Ugandan Tour Operators - AUTO (Founding Member), ATTA and ATA. Adrift holds comprehensive Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Responsible Travel

The company has trained and employs over 95% local Ugandan staff. Adrift has ongoing training initiatives for staff and has launched a community conservation project on the River Nile called Wildwaters Reserve. The project ensures direct benefits to local schools, coaches football, will provide clean drinking water to adjacent communities and is involved in habitat restoration on mid-stream islands and the planting of over 250 Ha of sustainable forest.

White Water Rafting

Season: Year round

After 26-years of worldwide rafting experience and eleven years in Uganda, Adrift have knowledge and experience of rivers that is second to none. Together with some of the best and most experienced white water guides in the world, Adrift can offer you the safest, highest quality and best value white water adventure on the Nile. With a variety of products on offer, including one and two day trips, there is something to suit everyone. Most clients have never rafted before and training and equipment is provided on the day. Transfers from Kampala are included, together with high quality custom made life jackets for extra buoyancy and comfort, a great buffet lunch on a beautiful mid-river island, an awesome rafting experience.

Bungee Jumping

Season: Year round

The Nile High Bungee has to be one of the most visually impressive bungee jumps in the world! Kites and fish eagles circle the tower as thrill seekers prepare to jump 44 metres directly down to the source of the Nile. The Nile High Bungee has been created using world-leading innovation to make the jump a state of the art personal challenge experience. Safety and environmental sustainability are of utmost importance and the site has been constructed to the most exacting international standards set in New Zealand and Australia. Don’t miss out on the action. Take the plunge.

Family Rafting

Season: Year round

Adrift operate a 2-day rafting trip that is suitable for the whole family. The trip is undoubtedly the best way for families to experience the Nile in Uganda. We start rafting at the base of the magnificent Kalagala Falls and drift swiftly between beautiful forested islands, bouncing down small rapids and exploring the least known channels of the river.

Climbing in the Rwenzori

Season: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec

Adrift operate a nine day trekking expedition in the Rwenzori Mountains with options to 5109m.

Team Building

Season: Year round

Innovation solutions for corporates, NGOs and school groups. Most programmes are bespoke and vary from half day tasks to challenges up to 10-days long. The programmes are widely sought after in East Africa.

Adrift Riverbase

Season: Year round

Adrift’s own camp overlooking the Nile. The Adrift Riverbase is perched on a cliff-top overlooking the source of the world’s longest river. This is probably the most spectacular camp of its kind on the dark continent. It is the start point for rafting trips and home of the bungee jump. With camping pitches, dormitories, wooden chalets and well-appointed safari tents, the camp boasts a nicely tiled ablution area, hot showers and a well-stocked bar.

Food and Beverages

Great value meals are served at the Adrift Riverbase.

Transport

Adrift operate with 5 metre inflatable rafts, 20-seater buses and open passenger trucks for shorter road transfers.

Local Guides

All of the Adrift rafting guides have at least five years rafting experience gained on challenging rivers worldwide. As well as holding guides certificates they are comprehensively trained and qualified in Swift Water Rescue and First Aid. They also have a large amount of local knowledge to keep you informed and entertained.

Age Restrictions

White water rafting trips (with the exception of family rafting) are open to anyone 16 or over.

What to Bring

For rafting trips bring cotton shorts, preferably with a drawstring waist, a light coloured t-shirt, a hat, rafting sandals, or old trainers or bare feet to wear on the river. Also bring a change of clothes for afterwards, a towel and sunscreen.