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.
Usually from 14 years with parental consent.
No
upper limits and depends on the individual fitness and health.
No
previous experience is required except for Muthoya North
River.
ACCOMMODATION
Tana,
Athi and Ewaso Ngiro rivers, each night a camp is set up
on the scenic point either on the river or sandbank.
Tana,
Athi and Ewaso Ngiro rivers are where rafting is done.
Tents
are small type with air beds and sleeping bags, which are
provided.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS.
Shorts
(swimming Costumes).
Shirts (long sleeved) pants for those with sensitive
skins.
A
wider brimmed hat.
A
pair of fasten-able shoes or teva type sandals.
Sun
Screen of factor 25 or more.
Personal
toiletries and Malaria Prophylactics as applicable.
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.
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.
