From the Port town of Entebbe, we bike across forest clad islands; through Uganda’s rural heartland and villages that rarely see foreigners; camp on secluded islands both upon Lake Victoria and in the middle of the River Nile; experience East Africa’s adventure capital Jinja, on the banks of the mighty White Nile or help out on a local community project. This is a truly breathtaking trip. Enjoy awesome biking on little used dirt roads through some of the most stunning rainforest and rural farming landscapes you will ever hope to find; enjoy game viewing by bike in the seldom visited Lake Mburo National Park. Meet and chat with the local people or just sit back and watch life go on in true relaxed Ugandan style.
14 Days Adventure biking – Entebbe to Kampala
10-11 days biking; 90% dirt roads; some off road experience preferred. From 35km to 75km per day; 100% vehicle supported. Accommodation is twin share, 1 night hotel, 12 nights camping (Upgrades to rooms are available at some campsites at your own expense). Food includes 3 meals per day from evening day 1 to breakfast day 14, except for 2 lunches and 2 evening meals which are at your own expense to give you the opportunity to experience local cuisine. Game viewing by bike in Lake Mburo National Park. Mpanga and Mabira Forest Reserves. Visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee refuge. 1 Night Sesse Island and 1 night on an Island on the Nile River.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Entebbe
Day 2: Morning visit to Chimpanzee reserve island. Afternoon ferry across Lake Victoria to the Sesse Islands
Day 3: Bike across Bugala Island
Day 4: Bike to and through Lake Mburo National Park
Day 5: Morning game viewing by bike, afternoon transfer to Mpanga forest
Day 6: Transfer through Kampala, bike on back roads to Mabira Forest
Day 7: Explore Mabira Forest by bike or foot
Day 8: Bike along rural back roads to Jinja
Day 9: Free day, optional activities or help on community and environmental projects
Days 10-11: Bike through the heart of rural Uganda
Day 12: Bike along an abandoned railway and the river Nile to our Island Campsite
Day 13: Bike towards Kampala
Day 14: Depart Kampala.
Please remember that this is a guide only and due to unforeseen circumstances it may be necessary to make changes to the itinerary.
School visits. The local schools in East Africa are very different to what we are used to in the western world. We have established a relationship with a school along our route which we try to visit on every tour and help in a small way with practical gifts etc. Please contact us for more information regarding these school visits and how you may be able to help them.
Mountain Gorillas – Uganda is home to half the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas the rest being in neighbouring Rwanda and Congo (approx 600 in total). If you can we recommend taking the time for a 4 or 5 day safari extension to Western Uganda or into Rwanda to experience these magnificent primates. Please contact us for suggested itineraries and contact details for local Ugandan safari operators to organize this for you.
Departure dates for 2008: Sat 31st May to Fri 13th June 2008. Departure dates for 2009: Sat 30th May to Fri 12th June 2008.
What is Adventure biking?
- We get off the beaten track onto remote and little used dirt roads as much as possible. Some of the time we use paved roads and also at times single track, the later with not too much technical difficulty. There is sometimes the opportunity for getting off the main tracks and onto some more serious off road biking if you wish.
- All our biking is vehicle supported which means all your gear is carried for you. Lunch and water are always at hand.
- If you need a break from the saddle you can ride in the vehicle at any time.
- You don’t need to be a fitness fanatic to come with us, but a reasonable standard of fitness is required and makes your trip more enjoyable.
- This trip is not about covering as many miles as possible. It is about experiencing Africa from a different perspective, meeting the local people and experiencing the sights sounds and smells of Africa. You will become part of the landscape and environment we are passing through, merging with the people and wildlife that we encounter along the way.
- People who come with us enjoy the active outdoors and want something different in a holiday. By doing one of our trips you’re not just a spectator, but part of the scene getting to touch, smell and see what’s going on from close-up rather than as a passer-by.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices for 2008 and 2009: Euro 1870 (Plus local payment USD$ 150, bike hire in country USD$ 200).
Price Includes:
- Transport
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Activities for the duration of the trip as per detailed itinerary.
Price Excludes:
- Airfares
- visas
- Airport taxes
- Optional meals
- Activities
- Excursions
- Vaccinations
- Personal equipment.
Local payment is a part of your trip cost and is payable at the beginning of your tour to your tour leader at the pre-departure meeting on your arrival in Entebbe, rather than at the time of invoicing.
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Africa
Uganda
Bicycle Touring
Ecotourism
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