TANA RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING (FULL DAY)

Depart from Nairobi after breakfast. Drive to the sagana campsite (takes about 1 and half hours). Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and offered a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits. After the refreshments, you will be given a safety briefing before being transported up the river to the departure in point were you will be provided with life jackets, helmets and a paddle.

The trip takes approximately four to five hours depending on the water levels. (Note entry points are different depending on water levels. Below is a brief description on the full rafting trip.

The Tana River is a drop pool river offering and exciting day of white water rafting. The adventure starts with a 3 km of easy class II and III white water, where plenty of opportunity to gain the practise of paddle skills required running the lower part of the river. A 6 km section follows with an hour or so of relaxation to view the abundance of bird life around. Cool off with a swim in the warm water.

 

The final 7 km of river, back to the campsite starts with some easy class III waters where paddle commands are gone over again. It is now the 3 big rapids (class IV and V) with names like Captains Folly, Can of Worms because of its four 90 degree bends in succession, and Sphincter Flexor. Subject to water levels, we may be able to “surf” in “fish eye” and then swim the next couple of minor rapids. Numerous smaller rapids brings one on to the last big one – Spasm, a series of drops over ¾ km section with a big surprise half way through.

We reach the campsite about 4 to 5 hours after setting off, where a full barbeque lunch awaits us. Plenty of beer and soft drink Included. After lunch when everyone is ready we leave for Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

What to Bring-
Clothes you do not mind getting wet i.e. T Shirts, shorts or long sleeved shirt and trousers (especially for those who burn easily) and shoes that will not come off.