Gravel bike adventure western Uganda

Welcome to the pearl of Africa, as Uganda is affectionately known. Our experienced driver will meet you at the international airport in Entebbe and transport you and your luggage safely to the hotel. After that, you can relax and get used to African vibe. [no meals included]

We will leave Entebbe early in the morning to arrive in Fort Portal around lunchtime. After lunch we will drive a relatively short trip of about 39 kilometers along the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountain Range with beautiful views. Along the way we will stop at a viewpoint over one of Uganda´s most beautiful crater lakes, where we can have a well-deserved drink. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Heaviness: ** Distance: 39km

Technique: ** Altimeters: +578 / -809 m

A 95 kilometer trek through Uganda's center of crater lakes. The beautiful surroundings will steal your heart. Along the way we will stop for lunch on the edge of one of the lakes, where you can also take a refreshing dip. Through a challenging route over some singletracks we will eventually arrive at Kasese. From there we drive the van across the equator to the border of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel. Here you can spot many hippos, buffaloes and gazelles. We spend the night in furnished safari tents with the sounds of hyenas and hippos in the background. [Breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Heaviness: *** Distance: 95km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +486 / -836 m

Beautiful drive right through the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to 95 species of mammals and over 500 birds. So there is a good chance that our paths will cross with those of elephants, water buffaloes, kobs, bucks and even felines. The follow car will therefore drive right behind us. The route is over a wide straight dirt road without many hills. Not technically difficult but the longest of the tour. [breakfast, lunch and dinner are included]

Gravity: * Distance: 76km

Technique: *** Altimeters: +354 / -336 m

Today a challenging route to the border of Bwindi Impenetrable Park. Here lies Buhoma, Uganda's central spot for visiting the rare mountain gorilla. We climb from 950 meters to 1400 meters, tapping 1450 meters along the way. Beautiful route where you see both the environment and the climate change. We cross some tea plantations, before approaching the tropical rainforest. The high altitude is ideal for the growth of this crop [breakfast, lunch and dinner included].

Severity: *** Distance: 58km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +967 / -509 m

Today's goal is to reach the mountain village of Ruhija. Quite a task: the route is short, but contains quite a lot of altitude meters. We will climb to an altitude of about 2300 meters. Because we cycle along the border of Bwindi Impenetrable Park, there is a good chance that we will encounter monkeys. The name of the park comes from the fact that the dense vegetation of bamboo, ferns and lianas make it almost impossible to enter the forest. Because we end at a high altitude it will be chilly at night. We sleep in wooden huts with a beautiful view over the forest. [Breakfast, lunch and dinner included].

Gravity: **** Distance: 45km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +1535 / -630 m

In the morning, we will descend right through Bwindi Impenetrable Park. If we are very, very, very lucky, we might come face to face with the famous mountain gorilla as we drive through his natural habitat. Lunch will be at Africa's most eye-opening and deepest lake: Lake Bunyonyi. The name means, "place of the little birds", a true paradise for the birdwatcher. After lunch we will drive along the lake, where we will have to face some steep climbs. By boat we will reach one of the islands on the lake where we will sleep geodomes. These are half open huts, made of natural materials with a terrace with a beautiful view of the lake. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Gravity: **** Distance: 66km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +1408 / -1752 m

Today is a travel day with a short round at arrival. After breakfast we jump in the car on our way to Lake Mburo National Park. Lunch is planned at Rwakobo Rock. This place is near Lake Mburo where we sleep in the camp close to the entrance of the park. The camp is regularly visited by wildlife and is also an ideal starting point for an optional night safari. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Gravity: ** Distance: 33 km

Technique: *** Altimeter: +440 m / -444 m

Wake up and have breakfast while looking out over the park. Chances are you will still see some wild animals grazing near the camp. After breakfast we cycle route along the park boundary. You can expect to see zebras, antelopes and water buffalo. The route is always a surprise because part of it follows game trails, which are constantly changing. We ride this trip accompanied by a park ranger. In the afternoon we head back to Entebbe, where we will cross the equator for the second time. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Gravity: ** Distance: 54km

Technique: *** Altimeter: +549 m / -549 m

Depending on the departure time of the plane, there may still be a chance to visit Entebbe or Kampala. The mosque of Uganda, torture chambers of Idi Amin, Owino mark and the Banange brewery are well worth a visit. If you prefer more peace and quiet, the beach at Lake Victoria or a visit to the botanical garden in Entebbe are options. Whatever your activities will be, we will make sure you arrive at the airport well in advance. [Breakfast included].