We want to inspire you to organize your ultimate cycling adventure in Uganda. There are numerous ways to experience the Uganda Cycling Trail. All routes and descriptions are publicly available so you can use the information you need to compile the perfect cycling adventure for you. Whether it is going to be a minimalistic bikepacker adventure, a family day trip or a fully supported tour with guides and organized accommodation. Arrange it yourself or ask one of our partners for help.
UGANDA
CYCLING
TRAIL
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Green Highlands Trail
Stages6Route402kmUnpaved74%The Green Highlands Trail is located in Western Uganda and leads you from the high mountainous area of Bwindi down to beautiful and green Kalisizo close to Lake Victoria. The trail features a hilly route through an unbelievable environment of 1000 shades of green: the tropical rainforest in bwindi, the vast banana plantations in Mbarara and the exciting plains of Lake Mburo National Park.
Victoria Nile Trail
Stages5Route340kmUnpaved90%The Victoria Nile Trail starts from the shores of Lake Victoria, leaps to the Ssese Islands in the middle of this majestic waterbody and ends at the source of the longest river on this planet that it feeds: The Nile. You will cruise through small villages and rural areas near the lake, get a first hand experience of local fishermen's life and smell the delicious scent of grilled tilapia and nile perch prepared on local barbecues at the lake bank
Elgon Trail
Stages6Route370kmUnpaved87%The Elgon Trail stretches from Jinja to the border of Karamoja in Eastern Uganda. The trail builds up with relatively flat stages until it passes through Tororo after which the great battle on the slopes of Mount Elgon will commence. ++62Breathtaking panoramic views, especially the one from Wanale ridge, and wonderful waterfalls are inseparably connected to this route.
Warrior Normad Trail
Stages5Route475kmUnoaved71%The warrior nomad trail is the perfect way to discover Uganda’s untamed northeast. Experience Karamoja by following the cattle paths of the nomadic warriors and learn about the pastoral culture. Cycle over community trails through the villages and ride over abandoned colonial roads to discover the raw wilderness in parks like Kidepo Valley National Park and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
CYCLING UGANDA
Explore Uganda by bicycle
Have the experience of a lifetime by exploring the extraordinary nature and wildlife, the rich diverse culture and exceptional beauty of Uganda by bicycle. The Uganda Cycling Trail consists of 4 trails with a total of 22 stages.
Explore the trailsABOUT US
We live for the nature
The Uganda Cycling Trail is an amazing cycling route of 1580km, on mostly unpaved roads. It crosses the country from the extreme southwest to the far northeastern corner offering the best cultural and natural highlights that Uganda has to offer. The route traverses through the green hills of Bwindi and Kisoro, passes through several National Parks that are home to extraordinary wildlife, crosses the mighty river Nile and Lake Victoria, climbs the slopes of Mount Elgon and goes deep into Karamoja where the authentic nomadic culture is still present. |
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HOW TO USE THE TRAIL
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CREATION OF THE TRAIL
The Uganda Cycling Trail was initiated by Red Dirt Uganda as part of an Adventure Tourism Uganda project that was funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. In collaboration with EyeOpenerWorks and Kara-Tunga the trail was further developed and tested.
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WHY A CYCLING TRAIL?
Spectacular landscapes, a great variety of cultures and the most welcoming people: Uganda has so much to offer to tourists. Exploring this on your bicycles provides an unparalleled immersive experience. You will ride through communities, connect with locals and their culture, be thrown off your chair by the breathtaking environment and can almost touch the extraordinary wildlife in Uganda. And the best part of it: it’s healthy, sustainable and you will support local economy in a way that no other way of traveling does
Netherlands Embassy
Kampala, Uganda
The Netherlands Embassy represents the government of The Netherlands in Uganda. It helps Dutch citizens in or traveling to Uganda through its foreign missions
Red Dirt Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Red Dirt Uganda is the #1 cycling tour operator in Uganda, specialized in mountain biking, bike touring and gravel biking. Since 2016 they are showing adventure-lovers the red trails of Uganda on their surprising and culture immersing trips.
TransAtlas Bike
Gelderland, Netherlands
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency helps entrepreneurs and organizations to invest, develop and expand their businesses and projects. Both in the Netherlands and abroad. It is a government agency that carries out the Dutch Ministry of economic affairs and climate policy.
Kara-Tunga
Kampala, Uganda
Kara-Tunga offers authentic culture & untamed adventure Tours in Northeastern Uganda. Kara-Tunga is an Ugandan social enterprise operating cultural experiences, outdoor adventures and events aimed at creating job opportunities to preserve cultural heritage and biodiversity.
EyeOpenerWorks
Kampala, Uganda
EyeOpenerWorks is a creative agency that supports organizations and initiates projects to create social and sustainable impact. The agency provides services in active learning, creative monitoring and evaluation, social business incubation and organizational development.
Dutch Enterprise Agency
Kampala, Uganda
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency helps entrepreneurs and organizations to invest, develop and expand their businesses and projects. Both in the Netherlands and abroad. It is a government agency that carries out the Dutch Ministry of economic affairs and climate policy.
PARTNERS OF THE TRAIL
The Uganda Cycling Trail was made possible through the collaboration of several companies and organizations.
WHY YOU SHOULD RIDE THE UGANDA CYCLING TRAIL
We provide the best experience
REVIEWS
See what avid cyclists think of the trail
Alexander
04/05/2022
Testing this route on a village bicycle started of as a joke, but we made it! I will definitely keep on spreading the gospel of the Uganda Cycling Trail and about cycling in Uganda in general, as it is simply fantastic!
Alexander
04/05/2022
Testing this route on a village bicycle started of as a joke, but we made it! I will definitely keep on spreading the gospel of the Uganda Cycling Trail and about cycling in Uganda in general, as it is simply fantastic!
Alexander
04/05/2022
Testing this route on a village bicycle started of as a joke, but we made it! I will definitely keep on spreading the gospel of the Uganda Cycling Trail and about cycling in Uganda in general, as it is simply fantastic!
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