Kenya White Water Rafting Tours are the best Kenya extreme sport adventures. The country is famous for savanna wildlife tours in Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Samburu, yet with much more to offer. Most visited Kenya Tour destinations get crowded in the peak season which is a turn-off to those seeking exclusive experiences.
Kenya extreme sports including white water rafting tours are the solution and exclusive getaways. They are done in less-traveled paths with maximum numbers regulating people’s participation. This makes them ideal for families, group tours, and social networking events for capacity building.
White water rafting tours are thrilling as one peddles through the different grades of a River. Kenya has a great River Network but not all are ideal for this epic Discovery Journeys adventure. Below are the best and most recommended Kenya White Water Rafting destinations.
Kenya White Water Rafting Destinations
The Tana River is Kenya’s longest River. It flows 708 kilometers from the Aberdare Mountain Ranges draining its waters in the Indian Ocean. It flows through different ecosystems from the hilly landscapes, the semi-dessert plains, and the coastal areas.
River Tana has several rapids in its early stages as the fast-flowing waters overcome hard rocks and boulders along its path. It forms a waterfall at Kitaru and several dams were constructed along its course to generate electricity.
The Tana River remains the best Kenya white water rafting destination. While on the Tana rafting adventure, you journey through the grade 3 and 4 brownish waters and rapids. Notable rapids along the River Stretch include the Devil’s Toilet Bowl, Captains’ Folly, and Sphincter Flexor.
The River Tana rafting area can be accessed from Nairobi in a 1.5-hour drive. It is one of the best Kenya tour excursions for those with limited time. The River Tana area has other epic Discovery Journeys adventures including zip-lining and a climbing wall. All these can be done in a day’s tour from Nairobi.
Mutonga River
The Mutonga River rafting adventure is more exclusive as you journey through the lowlands of Meru. It is a tributary to the Tana River forming part of the Central Kenya River network.
Mutonga River lies in a dry savanna climate zone and its waters fluctuate depending on the season. Therefore, White Water rafting depends on the water levels and season for safety.
Rafting Mutonga Rivers requires a 1-night stay near the River bank from where you set off to start the awaited rafting expedition. The River has grade 3 and 4 rapids ideal for those interested in fun-filled adventures. Kenya white water rafting tours along Mutonga are more exclusive and experiential.
Yala River
The Yala River is situated in western Kenya flowing from the Nandi escarpment of the Rift Valley Area. It is a tributary of Lake Victoria flowing for 219 kilometers with a River basin of 3,351 square kilometers.
Yala River is among the most prominent water bodies in western Kenya. It discharges an average of 27.4 cubic meters of water per second into the Lake. Yala River forms a 20-meter waterfall in the ancient Kakamega Forest where it flows.
White water rafting along Yala River’s course is remarkable and exclusive as you peddle through the forest stretch and rocky river beds. While rafting through the forest you see several wildlife species including birds and monkeys.
The River Yala rafting tour requires a 2-night stay that you optimally utilize there. Western Kenya safari destinations offer the ultimate Discovery Journeys as the region is less explored.
Best Time for White Water Rafting Tours
Kenya white water rafting tours are doable throughout the year with a few exceptions of the Mutonga River. The best experiences are in the dry season from June to October and December to March.
The rainy season months see an increase in water volumes that often lead to flooding making some rivers inaccessible. Kenya tours featuring white water rafting are conducted with safety precautions and any hiccup is communicated in time.
Other Kenya Sport Adventures
Kenya has several extreme sports adventures you can add to your bucket list. They include Mountain biking in the different wildlife conservancies, Kite surfing, Motorbike tours, and Mountain Hikes.
All these can be done independently or alongside any preferred Discovery Journeys experiences.
The Best Kenya Safari Tours
Kenya is the birthplace of safari and still stands when it comes to open savanna experiences. The wildebeest migration safari in Masai Mara is iconic involving millions of wildebeests and hundreds of zebras. These cross the Mara and Talek Rivers from Serengeti National Park in search of fresh pastures. While in Masai Mara, the migrating herds mix up with other savanna safari animals including the Topi, gazelles, elephants, and birds. A game drive in the reserve featuring all these is incomparable and by far the best savanna wildlife adventure.
Masai Mara is also ideal for birding, wildlife photography safaris, cultural visits, and more. Our 4-day Masai Mara tour features the reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. It can be customized to add more in Masai Mara for those keen on the wildebeest migration and Big Cats experience.
Amboseli National Park offers exclusive Kenya tours with a view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is located in southern Kenya about a 3-hour drive from Nairobi city. Amboseli is the land of giants and the best place to see elephants. It is also home to birds including flamingos, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and lions. Amboseli can best be explored alongside Tsavo National Parks in our 6-day Magical Kenya safari
Northern Kenya safari destinations offer the best off-beaten path experiences. They include Lake Turkana National Parks along the World’s longest desert Lake. The Lake Turkana area is an archaeological site with historical findings dating back a million years. Lake Turkana can be explored alongside other northern Kenya tour destinations Lake Samburu National Reserve.
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