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From mild to wild, novice to expert, there's something for everyone at Kayak the Nile. Take a relaxing 2hr kayak cruise or go for high adrenaline with our grade 5 tandem kayak trip. Learn to white water kayak with Uganda's most experienced and...more

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Patti J

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Reviewed August 10, 2018 via mobile

Terrific Teacher and Team

We kayaked with this group for two days with our group of three adults. We have some still water kayak experience and were interested in learning some new skills. On Day One, we worked on basic strokes and how to get out of a capsized...More

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Hi Patti, Thank you so much for your review and very kind words. I will pass this review onto the rest of the team! We loved having you and your family with us for two days on the Nile and we'd absolutely love to see...More

kya l

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Reviewed August 10, 2018 via mobile

Hamock s.u.p

We went on a amazing float down the river Nile on hamocks. It was a beautiful sunset!!A place in Africa you must go!!!!

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Hi Kya! Thank you for your review and kind words. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your float down the river! Many thanks, Erin

JP_Ands89

Charlotte, North Carolina

3

Reviewed August 8, 2018

these guys are best instructors!

I used kayak the nile when I arrived in Uganda to get some kayak coaching, learn my way around and they were awesome! They have really world class instructors, I’ve had coaching in lots of different places on previous kayak trips, but kayak the nile...More

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Hi JP! Thanks so much for your kind review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your time on the Nile with us and we'd absolutely love to see you back here soon. Many thanks, Erin

LaurenRkampala

Kampala, Uganda

67

Reviewed August 8, 2018

The Best Way to Spend a Weekend!!

If you're a beginner kayaker or curious about the sport in general, I cannot recommend Kayak the Nile enough. As a Kampala local, I returned several times for kayaking lessons and had the best experience every time. The guides are all extremely knowledgable and fabulous...More

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Lauren! Thanks so much for your review! We love hearing that you've enjoyed your kayaking with us (and the Nile Specials on the Nile!). We hope to see you back on the river again soon. Many thanks, Erin

Riley L

Miami, Florida

3

Reviewed June 28, 2018 via mobile

Nile on the Nile

I had an awesome time with new and old friends for a gentle & novice-friendly kayak excursion on the Nile. We drank our way into the sunset - if you’re not an adrenaline seeker but still want to enjoy the stunning environment, I couldn’t recommend...More

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Thanks so much for your review Riley! We loved taking you on the Source of the Nile kayak cruise and hope to see you again on the river soon! Many thanks, Erin

katedbl1234

Toronto, Ontario

4

Reviewed June 18, 2018 via mobile

A great way to see the Nile!

Had a wonderful time on the sunset tour to the Source of the Nile. Our guide Abraham was very friendly and catered to all levels in the group. A great way to have see the Nile and Lake Victoria at a leisurely pace.

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Hi Kate, Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour to the Source of the Nile with Abraham and we'll be sure to pass along this review to him as well. Many thanks, Erin

glassalex

Stockholm, Sweden

4

Reviewed May 15, 2018 via mobile

Had a great time

I went out with a rental kayak for an hour, I had a really nice experience. It was nice and calm and you could really get close to the birdlife around. The price is very very reasonable for the experience you get. Make sure to...More

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Thank you so much for your review! We love hearing that you enjoyed your time on the water in one of our rentals. Hope to see you on the Nile again soon! Many thanks, Erin

annV546KY

Greater Johannesburg, South Africa

3210

Reviewed April 12, 2018

Kayaking on The Nile near Jinja

A very enjoyable couple of hours kayaking The Nile. We were four with two kayaks and our guide in his Kayak. Our guide was interesting helping us to find many birds, water lizard monitors, otters and pointed out interesting things along the way.

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Hi Ann, Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear you and your group enjoyed your kayaking trip and you got to see so much wildlife. Many thanks, Erin

kristineacc1

Clinton, Mississippi

51

Reviewed April 11, 2018

Great day on the Nile!

My sister and I had a wonderful morning kayaking on the flat water. We loved our guide, who helped us find river otters and many amazing birds, encouraged us to paddle harder the few places we had to go against the current, and then found...More

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Hi Kristine! Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to review us and to come kayaking with us too! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour (and the food in Bujagali!). Many thanks, Erin

Jake B

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Reviewed February 3, 2018 via mobile

Discover the Nile package

Me and my friend travelled to Bujagali, Uganda to stay for 2 months kayaking on the White Nile . We booked the 3 day guided trip with Kayak The Nile to learn the lines of the Rapids and importantly which of the many channels to...More

Thank Jake B

Hi Jake, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review, we really appreciate it. David is an excellent guide and a member of the Ugandan Freestyle Kayak Team, so as you say you were in great hands. We hope...More

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Valerie J

Is there an easy way to reach them to book via texting or emailing? Or do you have to ring them directly? Thanks!

April 26, 2018|

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Hi Valerie, You can email us with any questions or to make a booking. Celia, our Bookings Manager, will get back to you very quickly. Unfortunately, Trip Advisor won't let us write an email address or website in this... More

Patrick M

Has anyone ever kayaked the whole nile river?

June 6, 2017|

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Hi Patrick - Yes, it has been complete by kayak and raft. I highly recommend checking out Hendri Coetzee's book 'Living the Best Day Ever' for his memoir of the epic trip (and plenty of other adventures!)

Ft43

I am experienced in white water rafting. I'm interested in the full day white water tour. What is the cost? Also do I need a wet suit?

August 30, 2015|

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Hi there, Great! It's $115 per person at the standard rate or $140 for one-to-one tuition. If you're booking as an individual we can aim to team you up with a group where possible if you'd prefer to not go solo. This day... More