The Tana River near Sagana offers some of East Africa’s most exciting whitewater rafting, with rapids ranging from playful to genuinely challenging depending on the section and water levels. Trips are led by trained safety kayakers and guides who brief paddlers thoroughly before setting off.
Rafts navigate a mix of fast rapids and calmer stretches, giving paddlers time to catch their breath and take in the surrounding forested riverbanks between bursts of adrenaline. Both half-day and full-day trips are available, suited to first-timers and experienced rafters alike.
It’s one of Kenya’s top adrenaline activities and a popular day trip from Nairobi for travellers wanting something more active than a standard safari day.
