Uganda, Bikes, Boats and Banana's

UGANDA ‘Bikes, Boats and Bananas’
14 Days - Adventure biking in the friendly heart of Africa
Uganda – described by Winston Churchill as the “Pearl of Africa”, is one of Africa’s most beautiful countries, with stunning mountains and natural scenery it is home of half of the world’s last remaining mountain Gorillas and home of some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.
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.
Mountain Gorillas: Uganda is home to half the world's remaining population of mountain gorillas, the rest being in neighbouring Rwanda and Congo (about 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 dontact us for suggested itineraries and contact detailsfor local Ugandan safari operators to organise this for you.

Details

(MB-9072-P)

Price Includes

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.

2 x experienced bike leaders

Support vehicle and driver.

Price Excludes

Prices do NOT include airfares, visas, airport taxes, optional meals, activities and excursions, vaccinations and personal equipment.

Suitability / Level

Moderate

Minimum Age

Theme

Small Group Travel (Click to Search All)

Max Group Size

Itinerary & Highlights
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.
Day 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.

Accommodation & Center Details
Accommodation is twin share, 1 night hotel, 12 nights camping (Upgrades to rooms are available at some campsites at your own expense).