Tana
River White Water Rafting (Full Day)
An
Adventure you'll Never Forget!
Price
Per Person
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Price Per Person |
1st
January 2010 |
31st
December 2010 |
120 US Dollars |
Trip
Description (Tour
Duration: Full Day)
White
Water Rafting in Tana River, Athi River & Mathioya
River
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 where 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).
Trip
Description on the 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 practice 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.
*
A
minimum of 3 People is required for the Tana River
& Mathioya River Rafting Trips
*
A minimum of
6 People is required for the
Athi River Rafting
Trips
White
Water Rafting Safari
in Athi River (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Athi
River White Water Rafting Kenya
|
Crocodile
seen in Athi River Kenya
|
Malachite
Kingfisher in Athi River banks, Kenya
|
White
Water Rafting Safari
in Athi River (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Dates
From |
Dates
To |
Price Per Person |
1st
January 2010 |
31st
December 2010 |
410 US Dollars |
Tour
Overview
(Mid
April to Mid July, Mid November to early January)
The
section of the Athi River that we run borders Tsavo
National Park to the east. In many ways, this river
is unique. Wonderful scenery, a multitude of wild-life,
hugely varied and spectacular bird-life, coupled with
the best of medium grade white water river, makes
for a truly unforgettable experience. Of the wild-life,
bushbuck, giraffe, buffalo and elephant are among
the most common animals seen. Crocodiles are a certainty,
as are monkeys and baboons. The bird life along the
river is of course spectacular and to date our guides
have recorded over 120 different species.
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
Pick
up by African Spice Safaris in Nairobi and driven
down to the start of the rafting venue near Yatta
Gap Bridge (4hrs). Put in at the bridge, afternoon
float trip for 10km down the river (4hrs). Mainly
calm water. The night is spent on a suitable sand
bank along the river.
Day
2
Early
start, so as to be on the river for the best of the
game viewing, (early morning and evening is when the
animals mainly come down to drink); full day rafting,
with numerous sections of class II and III white water
plus two big drops of class IV. Lunch on one of the
many small islands, (30km) Arrive at camp –
again a suitable sand bank, late afternoon.
Day
3
Very
similar to day 2, but with some more exciting rapids
and “jungle” to pass through. (25km).
Optional overnight or depart to Nairobi.
Notes
Need a Minimum of
3 pax for the Athi River White Water Rafting
