WHITE WATER RAFTING

SIRIMON - CHOGORIA ROUTE
water rafting expedition is one of the most adventurous and enjoyable ways to experience the wildlife and natural environments of a country. White Water Rafting Safaris at the Savage Camp in Sagana River Base have talented and internationally experienced guides who are at hand to make your adventure the most memorable in your life. Situated just 95km from Nairobi along the main Nairobi - Nanyuki road, the Savage Camp is arguably the finest campsite in East Africa and despite being so near Nairobi, it's secluded and secure. It is the base for the majority of our activities as well as being an excellent location for getting away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. This can be done in Tana River, Athi River, Mathioya River and the Uaso Nyiro Rivers in Kenya and The Nile in Uganda. One needs no previous rafting experience and has the option to paddle as part of a team or ride in an oar raft where the guide rows the boat.

The river programmes always include:

• A professional and experienced guide in command of each boat.
• A full river briefing before you set off, plus specific briefings before each set of major rapids.
• Top-of-the-line river equipment. Our boats are made by AVON.
• Comprehensive safety ( 3a) and first aid equipment. All guides are CPR trained.
• The opportunity to bring cameras or video in our water proof boxes, or to rent proper waterproof still cameras
• Customised food catering, including complementary beer and soft drinks
• Courtesy transport from Nairobi to and from the river.

And you need to bring: Swimsuit, River Sandals or Trainers, a change of clothes, Sunscreen and a smile.

2 Day Tana River White Water Rafting
Our premiere one day trip is ideal for people with a day or two to spare when visiting Nairobi. This will be an exciting day of thrills and often spills with a great mix of high action whitewater (up to grade V) interspersed with scenic calm water where birdlife abounds.

Just 95km from Nairobi, the Tana River offers an exciting day of White-Water thrills (and often spills). The adventure starts with 3km. of easy class II and III white-water, where there is plenty of opportunity to gain and practice the paddle skills required to run the lower part of the river. A 6 km section follows, and now we have an hour or more to relax, view the abundance of birdlife around, cool off with a swim or just work on the sun tan.

The final 7 km of river back to the campsite starts with some easy class III waters where we go over paddle commands again. Numerous smaller rapids brings one to the last of the big ones - spasm, a series of drops over a 3/4 km section with a big surprise half way through. We reach the take out point / campsite about 5 hours after setting off, where a full barbequed lunch awaits us. Plenty of beer and soft drinks included.

We now have our own idyllic camp site at the take out point. Fishing, bird watching, swimming for the kids, watered lawns to pitch tents on, plenty of shade, tables and benches, toilets and shower. Fire grills etc. It's free of charge to river rafters and their family.