Bungee Jumping in Jinja
The legendary White Nile offers some of the best White Water rafting in the world. We arrange either day, overnight or multi day excursions. With the trip beginning in Jinja, Uganda’s adventure capital here you find the only bungee jumping platform in East Africa with a drop touching the Source of the Nile. About the White Nile: The White Nile has up to seven times the volume of the Zambezi. The raft explodes through huge walls of white water and drifts through warm pools in the equatorial sunshine.
While in Jinja, you will not only enjoy bungee jumping but plenty of other activities such as white water rafting, sport fishing, quad biking, kayaking, horseback riding and visiting the source of the Nile. You can also choose to make stop over at Mabira forest and take part in a guided nature walk from where you can see monkeys and different bird species plus zip lining.
The minimum age allowed to do this jump is 13 years and the best time to take it on is during the day and evenings because the night may not permit good views and taking of memorable photographs. Please note that it is better for you to take it on during sunny days because during the rain, the ropes may be slippery.
Taking place in the eastern part of the country in a district called Jinja which is an hour’s drive from Uganda’s capital Kampala, the activity is done on the longest River in Africa, the Nile. It is organized by a specialist company known as adrift whose major aim is ensuring that you enjoy it with the highest level of pleasure and ease.
How It's Done
After taking steps/ climbing at the top of the point from where you are going to jump i.e the bungee tower, you will have a magnificent view of the scenic nature around that area. Imagine viewing the Nile flow below your eyes, watching the forested islands with troops of monkeys swinging and wondering over trees. The feel is indeed splendid and complimented by on lookers from the neighboring area who cheer you up. Since the tower is able to accommodate up to 235 kilograms, you can choose to do it with a friend.
On the count of 3..2..1, you will take the jump. Here, you will be tied in a way that is meant to protect you and give you a feel of comfort. One can choose between the ankle tie enabling your whole body swing freely while facing upside down and a full body tie where you can swing like a butterfly in the air. This will allow you free style, somersault and enjoy beautiful photographs taken from the best view in the air.
The moment you are at that tower, the only thing you are left to do is jumping. At this point a feeling of fear may run through your blood and you may even decide to push back but like the going says, “Try and fail but do not fail to try,” if you indeed failed to try this out, you will never know what you will have missed. Noted as one of the most daring sport activities, bungee jumping is not recommended for those afraid of heights. Whereas some people prefer a water deep where some parts of their body such as the hands and head are sunk into the Nile, others may not prefer this option but with either choice taken, you will extremely enjoy it. When you reach the bottom, a guide will be awaiting you and he will help untie you then lead you to a place of your preference from where you can relax. It is better for you to take on this experience rather than being told by someone because it’s awesomely amazing. Please note that you can do a short jump or a long one enabling you touch the Nile. The choice is always yours to make.
The body obliged to take on this activity ensures that standards and procedures established for this activity are highly followed not only nationally but internationally. Standards are reviewed twice a year and updates are taken where necessary concerning the entire activity.
In case you intend to make a sleep over in Jinja, plenty of accommodation facilities are available. Choose from a wide range of luxurious, mid range or budget hotels found there including Jinja Nile Resort hotel, Explorers River camp, Nile hotel and spa, Jinja safari camp, Explorers river camp and more which are all found in this calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Things to Note
Step one
If you are planning to bungee jump in the absence of an expert, you better become the expert yourself. Inquire from numerous people to get an idea of the activity within the locality you want to do it from. Check the web or consult experts to get better information, or book, videos or even manuals.
Step two
Seek advice from reputable companies whose services you have used in the past and talk about the technique and the equipment to use. Inquire if there is training for those who want to do it by themselves. Remember that to jump you need someone to assist you, so this being the best time, find out what your colleague does too.
Step three
It is recommended that you purchase elastic. Purchase genuine equipment from recognized suppliers as there is a variety of cord; the all rubber or the sheathed, and harnesses. As a novice you may rather to have a cheat & waist harness instead of a one ankle. Get guidance to make conversant decisions.
Step four
Although you have the necessary requirement, you can just set out and jump off an old ledge or any bridge! You have to look for approve sites. Jumping from some locations is illegal while you may even end up killing yourself. Endeavor to jump from recognized site, or for the start you may join the bungee club in your area.
Step five
Just as stated above, you can never set out jumping by yourself. You require someone to assist in setting the equipment and checking on their safety, and even give a hand t unhook you when you are at the bottom or get you to the top. Or in case it ends up pear shape, you will be glad when you have someone to call on for help.
Step six
Before tossing yourself, confirm that that your equipments is well functional and properly assembled or ask your colleagues to check it to. If something appears worn, have it replaced. This activity requires no big brains but just your love of your life and common sense.
Step seven
You are now well set, and if it isn’t your first time, certainly you won’t chicken out while at the ledge. For first time, it is usually scary, but it you have conducted intensive prior research, you will be ready for it, and off you jump! As far as you can, throw yourself and take pleasure in the dash.