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White Water Rafting
White water rafting is available on
the River Tana, less than two hours' drive from Nairobi, and is
usually conducted as a day trip. Please contact us for more information
on similar trips on the River Nile: -
INTRODUCTION.
- One of the up-coming water
sports in Kenya
- Done under the command
of an experienced river guide
- Paddleboats are used unless
otherwise requested
- Participants leave Nairobi
at 8.00 Am. from Norfolk Hotel and return to the same place
at 1800hrs on the last day.
- There is Idyllic Camp a
site at the off points whether rafting or not the following
facilities are available,
- Fishing, boat riding, bird
watching, swimming for young kids, watered lawns to pitch
the tents, plenty of shade, table and benches, toilets, and
showers, fire grills, etc.
- The excursion takes 4 hours
but those willing to take more days can do so at additional
cost.
- Minimum group is four (4)
and can leave any day
NB: Arrangements can be made to have you
picked from wherever you are.
GENERAL RAFTING INFORMATION &
EQUIPMENTS:
- All boats are manufactured
by Avon of the UK with a crew capacity of six people.
- Life jackets and helmets
are supplied.
- Load boat carries a comprehensive
first aid and medicated kit
- Guides carry knives,
throw bag, binas and pulley
- Boats are paddled by
participants themselves hence your participation is preferred.
- A guide in each boat
just gives commands and steers the boat.
- Participants have the
opportunity to bring cameras or videos in the waterproof
boxes or rent the waterproof cameras from us.
MAXIMUM AGE EXPERIENCE AND FITNESS.
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Usually
from 14 years with parental consent.
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No upper
limits and depends on the individual fitness and health.
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No previous
experience is required except for Muthoya North River.
ACCOMMODATION
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Tana, Athi
and Ewaso Ngiro rivers, each night a camp is set up on the
scenic point either on the river or sandbank.
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Tana, Athi
and Ewaso Ngiro rivers are where rafting is done.
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Tents are
small type with air beds and sleeping bags, which are provided.
- Shorts (swimming Costumes).
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Shirts
(long sleeved) pants for those with sensitive skins.
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A pair
of fasten-able shoes or teva type sandals.
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Sun Screen
of factor 25 or more.
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Personal
toiletries and Malaria Prophylactics as applicable.
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Optional
- cameras, Gloves and socks (sunburn) Alight weight nylon
rain jackets worn under your life jacket for cold weather
or if it does rain while you are in the river.
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Spare
warm clothes to change at the end of the trip because what
you wear while on the boat will get wet.
If you
would like to be among the first to raft the magnificent
White Nile and enjoy the spectacular rapids and scenery
of this mighty river we can arrange it for you at an affordable
price.
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