Ugandan kids are cheering at a passing cyclist

Tailor-Made Active Outdoor Adventures in Uganda and Rwanda

Red Dirt’s local knowledge and experience help you create a tailor-made outdoor adventure in Uganda or Rwanda, with routes, activities and experiences that match your interests and level. We know the region from the saddle and the trail, and can help you discover places and experiences you might not find on your own.

From gravel cycling, mountain biking and bikepacking to hiking, paddling, wildlife and cultural experiences, you can combine different activities to create your own adventure. Ready for your East African adventure? Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help you work out the details. It’s free of charge, no strings attached!

Why plan your custom active adventure with Red Dirt?

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, REAL EXPERIENCE

We know Uganda and Rwanda from years of exploring, riding and organizing outdoor adventures in the region.

UNIQUE ACTIVE EXPERIENCES, NO COPY-PASTING!

Every tour is tailored to your interests, experience level, preferred pace and budget.

MADE FOR ACTIVE ADVENTURERS

From gravel cycling and mountain biking to bikepacking, hiking and multisport adventures, we specialize in trips that get you outdoors.

PERSONAL CONTACT, QUICK RESPONSE

We’re a small, hands-on team. You can expect direct communication and personal help planning your trip.

MORE THAN JUST RIDING, HIKING OR RUNNING

Combine your active adventure with wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking, local culture and other experiences along the way.

EVERYTHING ORGANIZED FOR YOU, NO STRESS

We take care of the routes, accommodation, transport and practical details, so you can focus on the adventure.

Plan your custom active outdoor adventure

    Don't worry! There is no need to fill out the complete form. We will work with the input you can provide. You can always adjust your preferences later in the process.

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    What can you customize?

    Start with a tour or build your own. Have you found a Red Dirt tour you like? We can discuss whether its duration, activities or other details can be adapted to your preferences. If you have a different idea in mind, tell us what you want to experience and we can explore the possibilities for a tailor-made trip.

    Aerial view of cyclists riding on the red dirt trails in a jungle in Uganda

    ACTIVITIES & ROUTE

    Choose the type of adventure you want, from gravel cycling, mountain biking and bikepacking to hiking and multisport trips. Depending on the itinerary, you can combine activities with wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking and cultural experiences.

    Strong cyclist is raising his fist out of triumph after conquering a hill in Rwanda

    DURATION & DIFFICULTY

    Discuss the length of your trip, the routes you want to explore and the level of challenge that suits your experience and fitness.

    How we plan your adventure

    • 1. TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND

      Fill out the form with as much information as you can. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet — even a rough idea of your preferred activities, dates and budget gives us a starting point.

    • 2. WE WORK OUT THE POSSIBILITIES

      We’ll review your ideas and get back to you with suggestions and questions where needed. Based on your preferences, we can discuss activities, routes, trip duration, accommodation and practical arrangements.

    • 3. FINE-TUNE YOUR TRIP

      Together, we’ll adjust the plan until it fits what you’re looking for. You can discuss alternatives, combine activities and refine the details before deciding how to proceed.

    • 4. REVIEW YOUR QUOTATION

      Once we have discussed your preferences and agreed on the trip details, we’ll send you a quotation outlining the proposed trip and its costs. You can then decide whether to proceed. If you accept, we’ll ask you to complete the registration form and pay the required deposit to confirm your booking.