3 day cycling tour

3 days cycling tour in Lake Mburo National Park

$700-1000 USD

pp

Safari summary

Have you ever been cycling between zebra and antelopes? Well, this is your chance! Lake Mburo is a small but very beautiful national park at a 4-hour drive from Kampala. The park hosts many species of wildlife like: hippos, buffaloes, Uganda kob, water bock, etc.

The tour includes some wonderful rides on the park border where there is plenty of wildlife to be found. The tracks will offer you a thrilling ride through a truly magical landscape. The rides can be adapted to the experience and fitness level of the group, varying from beginner to advanced. Accommodation will be in safari tents on a hill with a beautiful view of the area.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
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Itinerary

Day 1

Lake Mburo

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Our drivers will pick you up early in the morning and take you to Lake Mburo, one of Uganda’s smallest National Parks. During the 4-hour drive you will slowly see the environment changing from a busy urban area into a green and peaceful setting. On our way you will pass the equator. There’s ample time for some pictures and a coffee and snack. You will reach your accommodation around lunchtime, which you can enjoy from a terrace with a magnificent view over the park. After lunch we will do a 20-40km ride on the borders of the park. Plenty of chances to spot wildlife like zebra’s, Ugandan kob, water bocks or a warthog. The loop will end at the accommodation where you will have diner under the stars. Sleep with the sound of roaring hippo’s on the background. Elevation 200 – 600m Distance    20 – 40km   Day 2: cycling trip in Lake Mburo National Park on the second day we will start cycling pretty early to be able to see as much wildlife as possible. Did you know that Lake Mburo also houses a family of giraffes? A group of 16 species was released in 2016 to help getting the fauna of the park back to its original state. Maybe you will spot one of these majestic animals. Today’s ride will be 20-40km and tailored made to your experience and fitness level. We can enjoy our packed lunch during the ride or make sure to be back at the camp around lunch time. There is time to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature, before we head back to Kampala. If you decide to stay another night there is an opportunity to do other activities! Elevation   200 – 600m Distance    20 – 40km  

Day 3

Day 3: Another exciting ride in the morning you will have breakfast at the camp and after that it is time for another exciting ride! If you didn’t see the animal you were looking for yesterday, today you have another try to find them! After lunch at the camp, it is time to return to Kampala. Elevation   200 – 600m Distance    20 – 40km   Inclusions: - Hotel pick up and drop off - 2 x Accommodation - Bike and helmet - English speaking guide - 3 guided mountain bike rides - 2 x Breakfast - 3x lunch - Soft drink and Rolex Exclusions: - Game drives - Tip for the guides - other cycling gears - Cycling clothing - Other accessories What to bring: - Pocket money - Sun screen - rain coats - closed shoes Optional Activities - Game drives (day/evening = $50, night =$80)  

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