Uganda is the ‘Pearl of Africa’. Full of wildlife, varied landscapes and with a warm, friendly population, Uganda is an incredible destination to discover by bike. The best months to ride are during the dry seasons – June to August and December to February.
The UNESCO Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain, which includes Africa’s third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region’s glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa’s most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather.
The Lake Mburo National park covers only 370km² yet it has 5 lakes within. It’s situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara. This is the only place where you can spot the impalas in Uganda, antelopes as well as Elands. There are also many herds of buffalos and Zebras with in this national park.
One of Uganda’s most poular safari destinaitons, the Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts an impressive variety of habitats, including acacia woodland, grass savannah, lakes, rivers, dense papyrus swamps and extinct volcanic crater cones with lakes. The park is in southwestern Uganda and is bookended by Lake George in the northeast and Lake Edward in the southwest and linked by the stretch of water known as the Kazinga Channel.
Lake Bunyonyi (“Place of many little birds”) is in south-western Uganda close to the border with Rwanda. Scientific literature generally quotes a maximum depth of 40 m but some tourist guides and locals insist that it is much deeper, about 900 m, which would make it the second-deepest lake in Africa. Towns on its shores include Kyevu and Muko, while its 29 islands include Punishment Island and Bushara Island.
Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park is recognised as a UNESCO site and covers 32,000 ha. It is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla.
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
Gravel cycling has become a popular way to explore new destinations, and Uganda is no exception. With its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Uganda...
