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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to Uganda
Welcome to Uganda
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 to your guesthouse in Entebbe. If you arrive early you can explore the wonderful green city of Entebbe. Highlights include the botanical garden, several souvenir shops, lunch or dinner at Lake Victoria, and reptile village and others.
Optional activities for an extra cost: Entebbe City Cycling Tour, Entebbe City Tour by Car, Lake Victoria Cycling.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Trasport to fort portal and short drive with backdrop of the Rwenzori
Trasport to fort portal and short drive with backdrop of the Rwenzori
A morning transfer by car takes you to Fort Portal and to the edge of Uganda’s rainforest. 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 with a 20 km (300m climbing) ride through small villages and the countryside. On your way you will pass by one of the most beautiful crater lakes in the area, where you can have a drink.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Ruwenzori View Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Cycling tour passing magnificent crater lakes
Cycling tour passing magnificent crater lakes
A 62km (900m climbing) trip along 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 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. You shall do an 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.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Cycling straight through Queen Elizabeth National Park
Cycling straight through Queen Elizabeth National Park
An exciting day as we cycle 78km (300m climbing) 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 bucks 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. Want to do more than cycling only: an optional boat safari on Kazinga Channel in the morning will give you a good chance of viewing elephants, buffalo and other animals that come to drink water. The channel also attracts a varied range of birds and holds one of the world’s largest concentration of hippos and numerous nile crocodiles.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Cycling from Savanna to jungle
Cycling from Savanna to jungle
A marvelous change of scenery today as you leave the flat savanna behind and climb up to the rainforest. On the way, you will pass by a lovely tea plantation that can be visited. Expect a challenging ride of 60km with just under 1,000 m of ascending ahead of you. Considered the world’s capital of gorilla tracking, your destination Buhoma lies at 1,500 meters above sea level. In the afternoon you can go for an optional short hike along the river and through the village to visit some local projects.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort Campsite
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Cycling the monkey trail
Cycling the monkey trail
Another challenging day of with 56km and 1530m of climbing, ranging from single track through rural areas to wide dirt roads straight through the rainforest. You 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 you will be high you have some stunning views to take in. It is very likely that you will encounter a monkey or two, and if you are really, really lucky a family of mountain gorillas. You will start your day at 1,500 m and end it at 2,300 m, so expect a chilly evening when the sun goes down. Your tents will be basic tonight, but with a superb view over the forest. Rather go gorilla trekking today? No worries we can organize this as an optional activity for an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bwindi Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cycling to the lake of 1000 small birds
Cycling to the lake of 1000 small birds
You will cycle 35km (692m climbing) straight through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in order to reach civilization again. Though you descend more overall than you climb, it doesn’t mean you won’t still have some major hills to tackle today. Once out of the forest you will see some impressive terraced fields where the locals grow a variety of crops. Be sure to look out for island-dotted Lake Bunyonyi 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. You will have lunch on the shore of the lake and afterwards take a 45-minute boat ride to the tranquil island where you will stay the night.
Optional activities for an extra cost: Island boat tour.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
You will leave after breakfast in order to digest some few good kilometers in order to reach Lake Mburo National Park. You 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 you will approach Lake Mburo, where you will stay at a bush camp on a stones’ throw from the park entrance. You will 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.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Leopard Rest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Cycling safari through Lake Mburo National Park
Cycling safari through Lake Mburo National Park
You will 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 bush camp to graze. After breakfast you will do a short cycling trip of 33km (340m climbing) along the borders of the park. Expect to encounter zebras, different antelope species and buffaloes on the road. In the afternoon you will leave for a 4-hour ride back to Entebbe. For the second time you will cross the equator where you shall make a short stop for pictures.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Leopard Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure from Entebbe
Departure from Entebbe
Depending on when your flight leaves you can do some sightseeing in Entebbe. Alternatively, a city tour in Kampala is also possible.
Optional activities for an extra cost: Entebbe cycling tour, Kampala city tour by car, Mabamba Swamp Shoebill boat tour, Kampala city boda boda tour.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
