Gravel Uganda Deluxe

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 the African vibe. [no meals included]

Accommodation:

No 5 Boutique Hotel: www.hotelnumber5.com

Optional activity (upon early arrival):
Bicycle tour through Entebbe (15-25km)

We will depart early in the morning by our luxury safari vehicle from Entebbe to arrive in Fort Portal around lunchtime (travel time about 5 hours). After lunch at Kyaninga Lodge, which is beautifully ago on one of Uganda's most beautiful crater lakes, we will drive a trip of about 40 kilometers along the foothills of the Rwenzori mountain range with beautiful views. On the hilly route we will pass several more crater lakes [breakfast, lunch and dinner included].

Heaviness: *** Distance: 40km

Technique: *** Altimeters: +584 / -774 m

Accommodation:

Ndali Lodge: https://ndali-lodge.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

A hefty trek through Uganda's center of crater lakes. The beautiful surroundings will steal your heart. Along the way we will stop for a quick lunch. Through a nice, fairly flat, route with some single tracks we will eventually arrive at Kasese. From there we ride on asphalt and pass the equator, before arriving at the gateway to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here we dive into the park by car. There are many hippos, buffaloes and gazelles to spot. We spend the night in a beautiful lodge in the park with the sounds of hyenas and hippos in the background. [Breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Severity: **** Distance: 95km

Technique: *** Altimeters: +472 / -937 m

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge: https://mweyalodge.com/ 

We start with a morning stunner: a fantastic boat safari on Kazinga Channel!

With cycling clothes and bike, we jump on the boat for a 1.5 hour morning boat safari. We will be dropped off on the other side of the water, from where a beautiful ride right through the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park will begin. The park is home to 95 species of mammals and over 500 birds. So there is a very good chance that our paths will cross with those of elephants, water buffalo, kobs, bucks and even felines. The follow car will therefore drive right behind us. The route is along a wide straight dirt road without many hills. The last part we dive a little deeper into the Ishasha sector of the park. An official park ranger will guide us to a beautiful lodge situated next to a river. The route is not technically difficult but the distance and heat can make it challenging. [breakfast, lunch and dinner are included]

Severity: *** Distance: 80km

Technique: ** Altimeters: +398 / -417 m

Accommodation:

Ishasha Wilderness Camp https://www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com/

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: 69km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +1115 / -574 m

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge: https://buhoma.ugandaexclusivecamps.com/ 

Today will be a day you won't forget for the rest of your life. Visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a real encounter in the wild with the rare mountain gorillas. In small groups you will walk into the forest together with a trained ranger to find one of the gorilla families. The rangers know the animals, know where they are and try to visit the family as quickly and effortlessly as possible. However, they are still wild animals and the animals may not be as easy to reach. The trek through the dense forest, over steep slopes and muddy paths can sometimes take up to 4 hours. When the gorillas are found, you may only stay there for a maximum of 1 hour. This is to ensure that the influence of humans remains as limited as possible. You leave with lunch in your backpack. Upon return from the hike, we jump in the car for a 2-hour transfer to Ruhija. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Accommodation:

Kiho Lodge: https://kiholodge.com/

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 eye-popping and deepest lake: Lake Bunyonyi. The name means, "place of the little birds", a true paradise for the birdwatcher. After the simple lunch we will drive along the lake, where we will have to face some steep climbs. We will spend the night in a hotel with a beautiful view of the lake. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Gravity: **** Distance: 60km

Technique: **** Altimeters: +1217 / -1650 m

Accommodation:

Birdnest Resort: https://www.birdnestatbunyonyi.com/

Today a rest and travel day. After breakfast we jump in the car on our way to Lake Mburo National Park. On the way we will have lunch at Igongo Cultural Center, a place dedicated to promoting the Ankole tribe. If you feel like it, you can visit the small museum in half an hour. Not long after lunch we will arrive at Lake Mburo where we sleep in hotel 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]

Accommodation:

Mihongo Lodge: https://mihingo-lodge.com/

Optional Activity:
Night safari in Lake Mburo National Park

Wake up and have breakfast while looking out over the park. Chances are you will still see some wild animals grazing near the hotel. After breakfast we cycle a nice round in the park. You can expect to see zebras, antelopes and water buffalo. The route is always a surprise, because part of it follows game trails, which can change through the season. In the afternoon we will make our way back to Entebbe, crossing the equator for the second time. [breakfast, lunch and dinner included]

Gravity: ** Distance: 44km

Technique: *** Altimeter: +381 m / -381 m

Accommodation:

No 5 Boutiqye Hotel: www.hotelnumber5.com

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]

Optional Activity:
Kampala city tour by car
Shoebill boat safari in Mabamba Swamp