Uganda Cycling Safari and 5 Best Places for Bike Tour Uganda.
Visiting Uganda for a holiday is amazing! There is a lot for everyone to engage in, enjoy and that is why while on Uganda safari, many have never been left disappointed. They return to their home countries when filled with lots of lasting memories, one special factor anyone should expect on a safari in Uganda.
When choosing the kind of activities to do, it is essential to consider those that can get you out of the usual environment. Are you tired of the usual experiences? If yes, then Uganda cycling safari is one exciting safari experience you should tryout on Uganda safari.
Unlike sitting in a 4×4 Land Cruiser (safari vehicle) on Uganda tour, Uganda cycling safari offers the unusual sight of the countryside surrounding areas thus rewarding you with a unique experience.
Cycling safaris should be a must-do on Uganda safari and you won’t be left in regrets. A Uganda cycling safari provides a rare experience from the gorilla trekking safaris, mountaineering, wildlife viewing, nature walk and other tour activities many always engage in.
It exposes you to Uganda’s beauty on bicycle rather than being in a 4×4 Land cruiser or 4×4 safari van. It opens you to countryside outstanding beauty, breathtaking sceneries, landscape and a lot more.
Get in touch with our team and enjoy variety of our Uganda cycling safari tours right from the memorable off-road to on-road cycling safaris. We organize cycling tours depending on key factors; visitor physical wellness, visitor interest/preference.
All our Uganda cycling safari tours are conducted with an experienced guide on lead through the designated cycling trails.
Amazingly, all our Uganda cycling safari tours are carried out via the well-maintained trails. Most interestingly, there is possibility for you to incorporate your cycling experience with other adventures like mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, nature walks, game drives, boat cruise, cultural encounter and others.
Amazingly, Uganda cycling safari tours are inclusive in a sense that you can engage in a group cycling trip of up-to 8 visitors. You will be provided with all the required cycling gear/equipment right from bicycles to helmets.
Best places to visit for cycling safaris in Uganda:
Sipi – Mount Elgon National Park
Mount Elgon National Park is popular for its unique mountain biodiversity ranging from the montane forest on the lowlands to the high open moorland with groundsel and giant lobelia on the high altitude areas.
It’s therefore obvious that change in altitude influences change on vegetation as well. The different plant species in Mount Elgon National Park are Elgon olive trees, podocarpus gracilior, pillar wood cassipourea, giant podocarpus and… Read More
Lake Mburo National Park
While Lake Mburo National Park is preferred for game drives or boat cruise, it is also a perfect place for cycling safari. There are many cycling tracks, each offering a unique experience to bikers on Uganda safari.
Interestingly, you will enjoy sight of diverse wildlife ranging from zebras, birds, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes to mention but a few. Lake Mburo National Park is one of the smallest parks and it is found in Western Uganda, about 4 hours’ drive from Kampala.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
To many, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is preferred for mountain gorilla trekking adventures but it is an exceptional place to engage in cycling safari. This magnificent park is located in Southwestern Uganda and over half of all the 1063 mountain gorillas in the world are found in this protected area.
Bikers on Uganda cycling safari in Bwindi start their cycling from Buhoma sector. You will be accompanied by guides with different trails taking you via the lush tropical rain-forest. It can take you approximately 3 hours.
Kampala City
Kampala is the capital city of Uganda and to many, it is famous as a commercial center but it is one remarkable place one can embark on cycling safari tour while on Uganda safari holiday. Cyclists can explore different places in and around the city center on bicycle rather than being in a 4×4 Toyota Rav4.
Jinja City
While Jinja is popular for bungee jumping, white water rafting, jet boating, boat cruise, kayaking and others, it is also one of the best places worth visiting for Uganda cycling safari.
Bikers have opportunity to ride via various nearby local communities, local breweries, historical centers while also enjoying magical view of extensive sugarcane plantations.
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