ready for this first-ever triathlon adventure? cycle on secret trails through vast tea plantations

ready for this first-ever triathlon adventure? cycle on secret trails through vast tea plantations

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swim in stunning crater lakes like lake kyaninga

swim in stunning crater lakes like lake kyaninga

picture by Kyaninga Lodge

explore gorilla territory while running on secret jungle trails

explore gorilla territory while running on secret jungle trails

picture by Jan Bakker

experience a different fantastic landscape every day

experience a different fantastic landscape every day

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distance: 250km

3,613m climbing

85% off-road

swim, ride and run

10 DAY TRIATHLON ADVENTURE IN UGANDA

This trip is not just a training holiday or a sports tour, but a unique experience that combines endurance sports, nature, and culture. You will move through some of the world’s most impressive landscapes: from crater lakes to lush jungle, wildlife-filled savannas, and towering volcanoes. Every workout becomes an adventure, set against a new backdrop each day. This adventure takes you from Fort Portal to the magical Lake Mutanda, traversing rainforests, crater lakes, and savannas. The itinerary includes two open-water swim sessions, four (gravel) cycling stages, and five running sessions—all tailored to your ability and preferences—allowing you to train, learn, and enjoy the beauty of the “Pearl of Africa” ​​alongside like-minded people.

The group tours are extra special because they have been curated and are led by a Dutch duo: Eline (triathlon coach and sports physiotherapist) and Penny (Africa-expert, biologist, fellow triathlete).

itinerary overview
itinerary overview
Tour highlights


  Experience Uganda in an active and relaxing way
  Travel through a different iconic landscape every day
  Customize your journey and add exciting optional activities
  Visit three of Uganda’s most inspiring National Parks
  Relax at handpicked accommodations at unique locations
  Travel with enthusiastic like-minded fellow sportspeople
  Enjoy a fully organized stress-free holiday
  Swim in Uganda’s most iconic lakes
  cycle and run amazing off-the-beaten-path trails

Detailed itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Uganda

Welcome to Uganda! Our drivers will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your guesthouse in Entebbe. There, you can recover from your journey and meet the other athletes. Take your time to prepare for our journey that starts the next day.

 

Day 02: Swimming and running at Kyaninga Crater Lake

We drive through the green heart of Uganda towards Fort Portal (a journey of 6 to 7 hours in total). Then, your first real training session begins to get your body moving and let you familiarizes with the landscape. We will start with a guided open-water swim in one of the most beautiful crater lakes of Uganda: Kyaninga. Afterwards we will run one round on the caldera rim. The approximately 5 kilometer trailrun provides breathtaking panoramic views of the area. What a fantastic way to start your adventure.

 

Swimming 500m Toughness
Running 5km Technicality

 

Day 03: Endulating crater lakes

Today, you will cycle 62 km past breathtaking crater lakes. Along the way, there is time for a swim or a picnic. Later, we cross the equator by car and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will sleep in safari tents while the sounds of hippos and hyenas fill the night.

 

Cycling 62km Toughness
Technicality

 

Day 04: Perfect balance between active and adventure

A day of your own choosing: go for a challenging trail run up Kichwarme escarpment, a jeep or boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or a magnificent hike through Kyamburu Gorge to encounter chimpanzees up close. You can discover wildlife, jungle and the vast savanna and combining it with sporty activities.

 

Running 10km Toughness
Technicality

 

Day 05: Cycling from the savannah to the jungle

We leave the flat savanna behind and climb towards the rainforest of Buhoma. Along the way, we pass tea plantations and visit the mountain village. It is a challenging bike ride with an ascent of nearly 1,000 meters. But once reached, there is plenty of time in the late afternoon to take a short walk through town and visit local projects.

 

Cycling 60km Toughness
Technicality

 

Day 06: Gorilla trekking or activity through the coffee farms

Today, we combine exercise with exploration. Choose a cycling or running route that takes you past local villages and Uganda’s world-famous coffee plantations. Those who prefer to immerse themselves in Uganda’s unique wildlife can opt for a mountain gorilla trek; a truly unique opportunity.

 

Cycling 30km Toughness
Running 10km Technicality

 

Day 07: Secret trail through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

We follow a hidden trail through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This 14 km trail run along jungle paths, featuring 500 meters of elevation gain, is followed by a 30 km bike ride to Lake Mutanda. It is a day filled with physical exertion and spectacular scenery, where every kilometer offers a new experience.

 

Running 14km Toughness
Cycling 30km Technicality

 

Day 08: Lake Mutanda Festival

We’ll be open-water swimming in the lake, followed by a 43 km bike ride with over 650 meters of elevation gain and views of volcanoes. Today is all about training in a unique
setting, where sport and nature are fully integrated.

 

Swimming 750m Toughness
Cycling 43km Technicality

 

Day 09: Running with zebras

We drive to Lake Mburo National Park. At the end of the day, you run a route outside the park borders, but with guaranteed close encounters with zebras and gazelles. It is an experience you won’t soon forget: running while surrounded by wildlife.

 

Running 5km Toughness
Technicality

 

Day 10: Safari cycle and departure

A morning ride in Lake Mburo National Park, with zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes along the route, accompanied by a ranger who is also on a bicycle. Afterward, we drive back to Entebbe, passing the equator on the way. It is a final chance to let the journey sink in and say our goodbyes. This was no ordinary training week, but an adventure that will stay with you for a long time.

 

Cycling 40km Toughness
Technicality

What is included

This triathlon adventure includes:

Transport to/from airport

Support vehicle

9x Nights of accommodation

9x Breakfast, 8x lunch and 8x dinner

Permit for Lake Mburo National Park for safari cycling

Permit for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to access the Ivy Trail

Professional assistance by a triathlon coach

Bicycle cleaning and basic maintenance

English speaking guide and driver

AMREF emergency evacuation insurance

Snacks and water during the trip

National park permits for the Ivy trail

This triathlon adventure doesn’t include:

Tips for staff

Personal health/liability/travel insurance

Drinks during and after meals

Costs for optional activities

Early check-in (before 10am) on day 1

Rental of bike, helmet and/or GPS device

Flight tickets

Visa costs

Upgraded accommodation (single or self-contained)

Accommodation

The accommodations we choose for the triathlon adventure in Uganda are not just simple basic or mid-range hotels to spend the night. We believe they are exactly what triathlon adventurers are looking for: excellent location, friendly staff, the right level of comfort, great food, refreshing drinks and warm showers. But on top of that, they add a little bit of extra to the journey. Whether it is the unique and fantastic natural environment, extraordinary services, an eco-friendliness approach, a deep rooted connection with the local community or they simply have the best lunch package in the country. We handpicked and tested them multiple times and know you will have an excellent time staying there.

 

During group tours cyclists share a room with two seperate single beds. Breakfast and dinner is usually served at the hotel, while lunches are had on the road either as a packed lunch or in a local restaurant. We are happy to advise you in case you have special requests, such as upgraded accommodation, single room supplement or a special diet.

Day 01: Comfortably settling in

Your first night in Uganda will be at Viavia guesthouse, conveniently situated close to Entebbe airport. With basic self contained rooms and a fantastic garden with swimming pool, this is the ideal location to unwind and get used to all new impressions.

 

Day 02: Snowcapped peaks in the background

Famous for its great food, Ruwenzori View Guesthouse is a simple, but fantastic place to start the triathlon activities. You will be sleeping in comfortable rooms with a private bathroom. There is a lush green garden with, on clear days, the backdrop of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains.

 

Day 03: Staying at the shore of Lake Ruhondo

You will spend the night at a luxurious tented camp. Located on the border of the national park Bush Lodge offers superb possibilities to view wildlife. The twin safari tents are equipped with comfortable beds and charging sockets. Bathroom is shared with other guests. You will sleep peacefully with the sound of hippos on the background.

 

Day 04: Comfort in Ishasha

Enjojo Lodge is located in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Famous for it’s woodstove pizzas you don;t want to skip dinner here, while overviewing the waterpond that attracts a wide variety of bird species.

 

Day 05 & 06: Sleep while supporting a community hospital

Bwindi guesthouse was once initiated to support the local community hospital. It has comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and maybe the best family dinners and breakfast coffees of Uganda.

 

Day 07 & 08: Luxury Lodge with breathtaking volcano views

Golden views in the neighborhood of silverbacks. With a backdrop of 5 (extinct) volcanoes situated on the border with Rwanda the panoramic sunset experience is hard to beat. Mutanda Lake Resort is a semi-luxury lodge that is excellent for relaxing after all the hard effort of the passed days.

 

Day 09: Comfortable stay with panaromic safari view

Located at 5 minutes from the Lake Mburo National Park entrance, Rwakobo Rock offers you a genuine safari experience. As it is located on the top of a huge rock you will see the vast savannah of Lake Mburo. You will hear the roaring sounds of wildlife at night and might even spot some antelopes and baboons walking up the rock during breakfast.

Optional activities & Costs
Optional activities:

Activity
Price
When

Lake Victoria cycling tour

USD 50
Day 1

Bodaboda tour in Kampala

USD 45
Day 1

Cycling tour in Entebbe

USD 50
Day 1

Boat safari in Lake Mburo National Park

USD 85
Day 4

Half day game drive in Lake Mburo

USD 100
Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyamburu Gorge

USD 180
Day 4

Community hospital visit

donation
Day 5

Gorilla trekking highseason

USD 850
Day 6

Gorilla trekking lowseason

USD 650
Day 6

Night safari drive Lake Mburo

USD 125
Day 9
Other optional services

Service
Price

Rental hardtail MTB and helmet

USD 140

Rental Gravelbike and helmet

USD 180

Rental E-MTB and helmet

USD 240

Single room supplement

USD 240

Early check-in or extra night Entebe twin/double room

USD 95

Early check-in or extra night Entebbe single room

USD 75

Visa application (excluding costs for visa)

USD 50

Organize bicycle check-in on plane (excluding plane costs)

USD 50

Upgrade to luxury or semi-luxury accommodation

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Bicycle bag/box rental

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Flight

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Bicycle mechanic

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Photographer, videographer or drone pilot

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customize this tour
Do you like this tour, but you want to personalize it? Not a problem at all. We would be happy to adjust it in such a way it becomes your dreamjourney. Whether it’s adding extra days on a beach in beautiful Zanzibar or changing the room setup. No extra costs charged. Check out below some things we can change for you…and much much more. Your imagination is our limitation.
Things we can customize

Change dates

Convert a group tour into a private tour

Adding in extra days or make your trip shorter

Add in other activities or reduce them

Changing accommodation or room setup

Adjust type of transport or equipment

Adding or remove staff, such as guides, drivers, photographers, mechanics, etc

And much more...


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dates & prices

Group Tour Dates 2026

20-29 Nov (fully booked)

Group Tour Dates 2027

20 Feb - 1 Mar (spot available)

Group Tour Price

USD 2725 (2026)

Private Tour Price

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Multiday Tour, Tours, Triathlon, Uganda