Bujagali Falls

Bujagali Falls is really more of a series of rapids than a waterfall. That said, it has been world reknown for thrilling Class V Rapids attracting adrenaline junkies looking to run them. The falls is also near the Source of the Nile, where there was once a waterfall known as Rippon Falls before the Owen Falls Dam flooded it out. During our June 2008 visit, it certainly seemed like this was a real popular spot and perhaps even more popular than say

Sadly, this waterfall (er rapids) will suffer the same fate as Rippon Falls as plans have moved forward to essentially drown out this attraction for hydroelectricity as the Owen Falls Dam is no longer efficient while at the same time energy demands have increased. In the mean time, tours are still running the rapids while they still can, but eventually, adrenaline junkies and nature lovers will have to look elsewhere.

Directions: Bujagali Falls is about 2 hours east of Kampala near the town of Jinja. Since we were driven to this falls, I can't provide specific directions other than the time duration to budget for your own itinerary.

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Looking across the Nile towards another cascade

The flooded Source of the Nile

Drawing of Rippon Falls at the Source of the Nilie

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Left to right sweep following the direction of the water as it rushes over several rapids

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• June 17, 2008

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