When it comes to tourism in Uganda and Rwanda, mountain gorilla trekking is the first thing everyone thinks of. While this has become one of the most sought after and lifetime experience not in Africa but in the whole at large, if you are adventure enthusiast, there is one more thing that you need not to miss out and that is cycling experiences in Uganda and Rwanda. As for this year, Uganda has invited Rwanda’s national cycling team popularly called ‘Team Rwanda’ to participate in the Uganda Tourism Race that is due to take place from 21st to 25th November. The 4 day race event has planned by Skyline cycling club based on the theme displaying ‘Uganda Tourism Potential via Cycling.’ This cycling adventure intended to cover about 750 kilometers.
Participants will ride via Entebbe, Kampala, Jinja, Nakasongola, and Wakiso after, return via the same path and complete it at Kololo Airstrip. Over 250 participants are expected to be part of this event comprising of amateurs, professionals, foreign cyclists from the nearby East African states of Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda and not to forget the domestic. Preparations are ongoing to ensure that the event goes successfully that will see Uganda’s tourism potentials showcased through this amazing sport. The race will kick start from Entebbe and will be launched by the state minister for sports. The event is also supported by Uganda Cycling Association and Uganda Tourism Board. Like any sport event, winners will however be awarded plus those that will feature as the top performers. Interestingly, the Rwanda Cycling Federation has confirmed Uganda’s invitation and will be part of the event.
Cycling adventure in Uganda and Rwanda is a new tourism product that has not been fully exploited. It is one of the few amazing experiences that offer visitors opportunity to explore different destinations including different parts of Kampala. To be part of this rewarding adventure, we readily available to help explore distinct hot tourist sites that will leave you amazed. The first Kampala cycling adventure for instance attracted about 280 resident riders, 20 foreigners who went through different routes. In Rwanda, this adventure takes you through the spectacular rolling hills and the smoky volcanoes which have made this country to be popular as Gorillas in the mist. Peace has prevailed in both countries and bikers don’t have to be worried while on biking tour in different trails that have been designated.
A side from adventure cycling in Uganda and Rwanda, visitors also have opportunity to engage in various exciting activities most of which include gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, birding, cultural encounters, hiking adventures, nature walks a mention but a few. With wide range of safari activities, simply contact us and we shall help arrange for you an exceptional tour that rewards travel endeavors with lifetime experiences. For safaris in Uganda, visitors pay a visit to one of its 10 national parks that are widely distributed in different parts of the country and also several other tourist sites. Each of the national parks rewards visitors with distinct travel experiences. They include Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park that are popular for mountain gorilla trekking, Kibale Forest National Park which is famous for chimpanzee trekking, Murchison Falls, Kidepo, Lake Mburo, Mount Elgon, Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth National Park that are ideal for game viewing and not to forget Rwenzori Mountains National Park which is credited for its thrilling hiking or mountaineering adventures. If you are planning to visit Rwanda, the notable parks include Volcanoes National Park and this is the only national park in Rwanda where mountain gorillas can be tracked, Nyungwe Forest National Park-a home to diverse primate species, Akagera National Park-Rwanda’s only savanna grassland national park where you can spot out variety of the big game-the African elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions, leopards plus other savanna grassland wildlife species including antelope families especially the rare roan antelopes. The other remarkable destination is Gishwati Mukura National Park-Rwanda’s newly established protected area that still offers fresh wilderness experiences and due to be opened officially to visitors next year. The new protected area is forested and thus offers refuge to variety of primate species that are worth exploring while you are on safari in Rwanda.
In conclusion, cycling adventures in Uganda and Rwanda are new tourism products that reward visitors with the most thrilling experiences. It is remarkably one way in which travelers can explore different parts of the destination. You can be part of these lovely adventures while on safari in Uganda or Rwanda and if you are planning for your next vacation, you can be part of this year’s cycling adventure that is scheduled in November in Uganda.