Nile River Festival 2016
January 21st to 24th
Accommodation
The Nile River Festival is based out of two locations, the Nile River
Explorers (NRE) campsite at Bujagali and the Hairy Lemon Island on the
west bank of the Nile near Nazigo. We recommend staying at the NRE
campsite on Thursday Jan 21 s t , Saturday Jan 23 r d and Sunday Jan 24 t h .
For Friday Jan 22 n d we recommend the Hairy Lemon. A range of
accommodation options from camping to private rooms is available at
both locations.
Nile River Explorers Campsite:
+256 (0) 783 320 552
[email protected]
Hairy Lemon:
+256 (0) 434 130 349
[email protected]
Booking in advance is essential. These locations will be fully booked
throughout the Festival. For alternative suggestions of accommodation
feel free to contact us.
Fees
There are no fees to spectate any event at the Nile River Festival 2016!
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
Transport will be leaving the event base for the river each day to take
both spectators and competitors to the river. To use this service there is
a small charge of 5,000ugx per single journey. For example, to travel to
the end of the Endurance Race at the Hairy Lemon is a single journey
of 5,000. To travel to Itanda Falls from Bujagali and back again is two
journeys totally 10,000.
This service will at two times only per day, once at the start of the day
from the accommodation to the river and once at the end of day from
the river back to the accommodation. All vehicles will need to be full
before departing.
Payment for the shuttle service will be made at the Nile River Explorers
campsite prior to departure. If you want to get yourself bargain, you
can purchase a spectator’s package (email us for details/to book).
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY ENTRY:
There is a small cover charge of 10,000ugx for entry to the Nile River
Explorers campsite at Saturday night’s party. If you are staying at the
campsite you will not be charged. Event wristbands will be in use and
anyone without a wristband will be asked to pay 10,000 or leave the
property.
Spectators
Please ensure you are well prepared for your day by the river. There
will be limited shade and it will be hot. Bring water, some small
change for food & drinks, and sunscreen. Please look after your
valuables, you are responsible for anything you bring with you.
Do not be tempted to swim in the river! We host these events on white
water rapids that are dangerous to swimmers without safety equipment.
The NRF can take no responsibility for your personal safety whilst
travelling to/from the event or spectating.
Please note there are no toilet facilities by the river at the Nile Special
Freestyle Event on Saturday 23 r d .
Food & drinks
Food and a selection of drinks e.g. Nile Special, Red Bull, water etc.
will be available to purchase by the river on Saturday 23 r d and Sunday
24 t h .
Food is also available throughout the event at the Nile River Explorers
Campsite.
If you are staying at the Hairy Lemon Island, food is included.
Contact
For more information or to book spectator packages:
[email protected] or +256 (0) 772 880 322
Schedule
Thursday 21st January:
3pm to dusk: Family fun events at the Nile River Explorers campsite including a
water slide, face painting and kids kayaking sessions.
5:30 onward…EVENT 1 – BIG AIR RAMP
Big air kayak ramp event at NRE’s beach
6pm til late The opening party with live music at NRE campsite.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION: Nile River Explorers Campsite
Food and drink available at the campsite bar.
Friday 22nd January:
EVENT 2 – EXTREME ENDURANCE RACE
(30km Bujagali Dam to NRE rafting take-out)
10:30am: spectator transport leaves NRE campsite for the finish line near the Hairy
Lemon island (journey time approx. 1.5hrs)
11:30am: Race starts at the Bujagali Dam.
2.00pm (approximately): 1st competitors expected to arrive at the finish line.
Est. 5:30pm Truck depart the NRE takeout for Bujagali or…
7.00pm til late Party at the Hairy Lemon
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION: The Hairy Lemon Island Camp
Saturday 23rd January:
EVENT 3 – NILE SPECIAL FREESTYLE COMPETITION
11:00am: vehicle departs NRE campsite to take spectators to the Nile Special wave
(journey time approx. 1hr15mins).
12pm: For spectators at the Hairy Lemon, there will be raft transport up river to the
competition from the island.
2pm – 6:30pm: NILE SPECIAL BIG AIR FREESTYLE EVENT
Food and drinks will be available to buy at the event site, please note there is
limited shade here and no toilet facilities, bring plenty of water & sunscreen.
6:30pm: Vehicles depart riverside back to Nile River Explorers campsite (journey time
approx. 1hr15mins)
8pm til late Live music from multiple acts and partying at NRE campsite
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION: Nile River Explorers Campsite
Sunday 24th January:
Event 4 – HENDRI COETZEE MEMORIAL ITANDA FALLS EXTREME RACE
10:30am: Vehicles depart NRE campsite for Itanda Falls.
12:30pm-3:30pm: Hendri Coetzee Memorial Itanda Falls Extreme Race.
4:00pm: Event prize giving
4:30pm: Vehicles return to Nile River Explorers campsite
6pm til late Party at NRE campsite
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION: Nile River Explorers Campsite
The schedule is subject to change and may change at short notice
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