Welcome to Uganda! Our experienced drivers are waiting for you at the airport in order to transfer you, your bike and other luggage in a safe way from Entebbe to Kampala. Explore the wonderful capital of Uganda: Visit the national museum, one of the many historical sites or go souvenir hunting at local markets. In the afternoon/early evening you will have a meet and greet with guide and driver, briefing and bicycle set-up. [no meals included]

 

A morning transfer of 4-5 hours takes you to Fort Portal. Though there is no longer a fort, the town is known as the heartland of the nearby tea-growing area and sits under the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. After lunch we will test the bikes on a 25km ride through small villages and the countryside. We will have a break at one of Uganda’s most beautiful crater lake. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	25km
Technicality		Altimeters	+319 / -244 m

 

A 62km (possible shorter route of 35km) trip in Uganda’s central location of crater lakes. These magnificent sceneries will steal your heart. We will have a picnic lunch at one of the crater lakes and if it’s a hot day we can go for a swim. After lunch we will continue our way until we reach the main road. While we will experience a typical Ugandan bar and have some end-of-the-day drinks, the bikes will be loaded on the van. A 1.5 or 2-hour car transfer will bring us to the border of Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the way we will cross the equator where we will stop for a photo. We overnight safari-style, sleeping in tents, with animals roaming in and out of the camp and the sounds of hippos and hyenas accompanying our star-lit dinner. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	62km
Technicality		Elevation	+905 / –1315 m

 

A perfect location for a rest day in an amazing environment full of magnificent wildlife. Enjoy one of the optional activities to explore wildlife in and around the park. A game drive in the morning will give you a good chance of viewing elephants, buffalo, antelopes, track down a pride of lions, or maybe even the odd leopard. Or go on a boat safari on Kazinga Channel, which attracts a varied range of animals and birds, with one of the world’s largest concentration of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles. Also know that Kyambura Gorge where Chimpanzees and other monkeys can be seen, is just around the corner.

 

An exciting day as we cycle 78km (shorter route is 45km with car drive) directly through the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to 95 mammal species and over 500 bird species. We ride on a flat, wide gravel road through the savanna and have the chance to see wild animals such as buffaloes, elephants, several types of bocks and maybe even the famous tree-climbing lions whose males sport black manes. Don’t worry, our vehicles will be driving right behind you and you don’t need to worry about being lunch for any animals. We will sleep at the border of the park, near the Ntungwe river.

 

Toughness		Distance	45-78km
Technicality		Elevation	+204 / -220 m

 

A marvelous change of scenery today as we leave the flat savanna behind and climb up to the rainforest. On the way we will pass by a lovely tea plantation that can be visited. Expect a challenging ride with just under 1,000 m of ascending ahead of us. Considered the world’s capital of gorilla tracking, our destination Buhoma lies at 1,500 metres above sea level. In the afternoon we can go for a short hike along the river and through the village to visit some local projects. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	60km
Technicality		Elevation	+931 / -395 m

 

Another challenging day 60km (shorter route 45km) climbing, ranging from singletrack through rural areas to wide dirtroads straight through the rainforest. We will be on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, thusly named for the thick stands of bamboo and ground cover of ferns, vines, and other plants that severely hinder direct access on foot. This is also home to half the world’s population of the highly endangered mountain gorillas. As we will be high we have some stunning views to take in. It is very likely that we will encounter a monkey or two, and if we are really, really lucky a family of mountain gorillas. We will start our day at 1,500 m and end it at 2,300 m, so expect a chilly evening when the sun goes down. Our safari tents will have a superb view over the forest. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	45-56km
Technicality		Elevation	+1535 / -735 m

 

Today could be a relaxing restday….. Or you could do something that you will remember for the rest of your life: tracking the wild mountain gorillas in their natural environment. Due to the nature of tracking wild gorillas, who move throughout the forest in small family groups, tracking is tricky and is conducted based on where rangers believe the groups are and will go that day. To minimize impact of human tourists on the gorillas, tracking group size is kept to a minimum. The rangers are expert trackers, but in some cases it can take some time to find the gorillas. The hike through dense vegetation can take up to 4 hours. Once they have been located, trackers are allowed to observe for a maximum of 1 hour. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

We will cycle 35km straight through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in order to reach civilization again. Though we descend more overall than we climb, it doesn’t mean we won’t have some hills to tackle today. Once out of the forest we will see some impressive terraced fields where the community grows a variety of crops. Be sure to look out for island-dotted Lake Bunyoni in the distance. Meaning “the place of little birds” the lake is believed to be Africa’s second deepest and has 29 islands of all shapes and sizes. We will have lunch on the shore of the lake and afterwards take a 45-minute boat ride to the tranquil island where we will stay the night. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	35km
Technicality		Elevation	+692 / -1056 m

 

With its breathtaking panoramic views Lake Bunyonyi is arguable Uganda’s most beautiful lake. Cycling partly around it is a treat. But don’t let beauty fool you for an easy ride. The short and steep hills bordering the lake of the 1000 small birds will make the 55-kilometer ride a challenging one. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	49km
Technicality		Elevation	+1134 / -1159 m

 

We will leave after breakfast in order to digest some few good kilometres in order to reach Lake Mburo National Park. We will have lunch at Igongo Cultural Center, which promotes the cultural heritage of south-west Uganda, particularly the Ankole, through artefacts, a cultural village replica and a heap of info. Soon afterwards we will approach Lake Mburo, where we will stay at a bushcamp on a stones’ throw from the park entrance. Have dinner and sleep with the sounds of roaring wildlife on the background. If you are in for an optional night safari drive, this is your opportunity. [breakfast, lunch and diner included]

 

Wake up and have your breakfast when looking out over the park. In the early morning there is a high chance that animals might have approached the bushcamp to graze. After breakfast we will do a ride between 25-50km along the borders of the park. The exact distance is hard to predict as nature and wildlife keep changing the trails. Expect to encounter zebras, antelopes and buffaloes on the road! In the afternoon will leave for a 3-hour transfer to Mabamba swamp. For the second time we will cross the equator where we shall make a short stop. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	33km
Technicality		Elevation	+340 / -340 m

 

Mabamba swamp is the most popular birding site in Uganda to observe the rare Shoebill stork, which is the most sought-after bird in Uganda. The 25 square kilometre large and extensive  wetland is located along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near Entebbe town. The marsh stretches through a narrow and long bay that is fringed with papyrus towards the main body of Lake Victoria. After exploring mamba swamp per boat as an optional activity and a well-deserved lunch it’s time to cycle back to Entebbe. During this 20 kilometer ride we will cross world’s second largest lake: Lake Victoria. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

 

Toughness		Distance	30km
Technicality		Elevation	+260 / -340 m

 

A short drive of 1.5 hours to the capital will be the start of a day full of sighseeing and/or souvenir hunting. Visit Owina market, National Museum, the great Mosque and Idi Amin’s dungeon and enjoy one of the many great restaurants. See, feel, smell and taste the capital of Uganda. Optional corona testing is possible in the morning. Return to Entebbe in the evening [breakfast included]

 

Depending on when your flight leaves you can do some sightseeing in Entebbe. Walk on the beaches of Lake Victoria or visit the zoo or botanical garden in one of the greenest and most peaceful cities of Uganda. [breakfast included]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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