Ziplining in Mabira Forest
Ziplining is an experience of mounting on the tall trees, and slide on well tightened rope to the other side with uncommon roars in the jungle. Ziplining in Mabira is the most exciting among all Ziplining in Uganda, here you climb to the tall ancient trees and experience the air with monkeys and birds of the forest.
The super canopy skyway is something adventurous for any traveler who would wish for a special jungle outing encounter. It’s not an adventures to the experienced, rather adventurous and set take this refreshing game. The light weight are not fit for the exercise, rather the heavy weight but not is size. Ziplining adventure is not for the heart faint rovers rather for extreme adventurists.
Mabira forest is among the few remaining tropical authentic forest in the region of central Uganda. It’s located in Buikwe district, east of Kampala about 60miles from Kampala capital. It’s among the adventurous spot to en-route along your trip to Jinja the capital of adrenaline adventures. The ancient and authentic ambiance bestowed by this amazing Mabira forest makes it a point to have your stopover.
The first ever Ziplining in Uganda was opened at Mabira in 2014. It’s a super canopy skyway Ziplining which can’t be encountered anywhere else in Uganda. Swinging on ropes tied on canopies is an exciting undertaking for holidaymakers heading to Jinja.
Ziplining adventure is done at the Griffin Falls in Mabira forest Buikwe district just a few kilometer drive off the main Jinja road and in Lugazi municipality. There is a chain of 5 well arranged zip lines that stretch to about 20m ready to offer that charming adventure.
How is zip line done?
It all starts by preparing guests for the adventure in a light physical exertion as they walk close to the starting point. The exercise of stair climbing is enough to make one very ready for adventure.The adventure starts just with a walk to the starting point, take a climb of the tall Kirundu tree with help of the spikes to the tabled platform about 60fts where the canopy swinging twitches.
Here you’re tied with strong and assessed supportive trapping gears, then the zip line trolley and a black strap are connected onto the cable which leads into the unknown. For safety from foreign objects like falling branches you wear the helmet before the turn is led.
The one way swing continues on two distinct cables which are 30 and 40m connecting to the last 3rd tree then it’s a moment to memorize on the seconds last experience. Though the speed of swinging from one point to another is terrible, the safety of the adventure is guaranteed.
The Ziplining adventure at Mabira forest is operated on an international standards and before the adventure started was surveyed by the Uganda Engineering Board an approved to be safe. Guides are well trained in all aspects, never be worried to take on this supper adventure gracefully.
This superb adventure is not recommended for pregnant ladies, those feeling dizziness, seizures, and any unhealthy kind. The adventure is done in the morning hours and evening starting from 8am to 1pm and another secession starts from 2pm to 6pm on a daily basis.
How much is Zip Lining at Mabira Forest
Ziplining at Mabira forest costs US$50 for foreign travelers and USh60,000 for local travelers person. For travelers seeking for a full day package which include other adventures including Zip lining, Nature walks, coffee, lunch, and a transfer shuttle to Kampala at a cost of US$100 per person for a minimum of 3 people.
When opting for some special encounter to spend your weekend or even your honey moon, and even adding a special encounter then don’t hesitate include the zip lining adventure on your travel list. Contact Go Further 4×4 Car Rental to make arrangements for your Ziplining adventure at Mabira forest.
