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8 days mountain biking in Uganda
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8 days mountain biking in Uganda
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8 days mountain biking in Uganda
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8 days mountain biking in Uganda
OVERVIEW
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
DETAILED ITINERARY
TRIP INCLUSIONS
OVERVIEW
Duration:
8 days
Total Distance:
245km
Total Ascent:
Difficulty:
Moderate
Price:
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Cycling days:
7
Average Distance :
39km
Average climbing:
Accommodation:
Included
Bike Hire:
$195
Single Supplement:
$210
Trip Description
Have a great time exploring the pearl of Africa while cycling and you will visit two national parks which are Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo national park. Cycling will be the order of the tour and some transfers since the guide and the driver will always be with you. Experiences to take part in will be game drives (morning and night), boat cruises, visiting the source of the Nile, experiments at the Uganda equator, visiting the crater lakes in fort Portal, cycling in the and of course not forgetting chimpanzee tracking adventure.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Ride to Sezibwa waterfalls
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to beach house gardens, take a boat that will transfer you to the starting point, and do a ride of 45km to the Sezibwa waterfalls. These spectacular waterfalls are believed to have been born by humans a hundred years ago. This ride to the waterfalls will be the warm-up for your mountain bike trip to Uganda, riding on the peninsular of lake victoria. When you get to the falls, you will have your bikes on top of the Vans, hop in and go for lunch and then transfer to the hotel.
Included
45km
+657m
-683m
Day 2: Ride to Jinja
On this day, you will ride a distance of 65km or even more to Jinja, which is known as the most adventurous town in the whole of East Africa with experiences like bungee jumping, white water rafting, water sliding, quad biking, and much more. You will have your lunch on the way, and when you get to the hotel, you will freshen up and then drive to the source of the Nile.
Included
65km
Day 3: Transfer to Fort Portal and a short ride
Today, you will leave Jinja and drive to Fort Portal passing in Kampala on a drive a journey that will last about 8 hours. You will of course have some stopovers and the main one in Mubende town which is half the journey. Fort Portal was dubbed the “Tourism City of Uganda”. Lying on the edge of Uganda’s equatorial rainforest, this area code is an enchanting land full of crater lakes, grassland, tea plantations, forests, and mountain ranges. You will do an afternoon ride of 25km while seeing Rwenzori ranges and interacting with the local people as well.
Included
25km
Day 4: Short ride and transfer to Queen and afternoon boat safari
Have a ride of 45km where you will be riding around crater lakes, and views of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges, and also discover the daily lifestyle of the locals. You will have lunch and then be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National for the afternoon boat safari in the Kazinga channel where you will discover different bird species including migrants, wild animals like elephants, buffalos, and the banks of the Channel as crocodiles and hippos will be swimming in the waters.
Included
45km
Day 5: Game safari and Chimp trekking
Begin the day early in the morning with a game drive where you will search for early raisers such as lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, and much more. Other wild animals that won’t be missed include elephants, warthogs, antelopes like the Uganda kobs, buffalos, and much more. The game drive will last for 2 to 3 hours and then break lunch followed by a transfer to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking. Begin with a briefing and then head to the forest to start a search which will last for about 2 to 4 hours. On finding a group of chimpanzees, you will spend an hour in the presence of chimpanzees. Take a moment to capture photos and record videos that will create everlasting memories.
Included
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo and afternoon ride
Have a great morning as you take breakfast which will be followed by a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park the smallest savannah national park in Uganda. The park has amazing features and attractions that range from bird species to wild animals. You will be welcomed by impalas, long-horned cattle, zebras, and warthogs that will be thrilling in the park. Arrive and do an afternoon ride on the borders of the park for a distance of 25km while enjoying the untouched nature such as impalas, zebras, warthog, and much more. There are different birds that will be spotted and these will be a great way to adventure as you ride alongside the different wildlife.
Included
25km
Day 7: Morning ride inside the park and a night game safari
You will do a ride of 30km inside the park and there are still lots of chances to spot wildlife. After this exhilarating adventure, you get some chill in the afternoon – reading a book perhaps or getting lost in the wonders of nature, as you gear up for yet another exciting activity – a night game safari to see more wildlife. The main focus of the night game safari is to see the nocturnals; leopards, hyenas, and many more
Included
25km
Day 8: Morning ride and transfer back to Kampala
Another ride of 35km on the borders of the park is a guarantee of seeing a more spectacular range of wildlife like zebras, Ugandan kobs, and hard-to-miss warthogs is an experience like no other. you will come back for lunch and then will be transferred back to Kampala but on the way, you will have a stop at the Equator for souvenirs and also for more pictures.
Included
35km
TRIP INCLUSIONS
