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Description
Great ride with a good number of challenging climbs on mainly wide dirt roads. Jinja, one of the bigger cities in Uganda, is known for the Source of the River Nile, which you can easily visit by boat. The city is seen as thé adventure capital of Uganda as it is home to several extreme sports such as: bungee jumping, whitewater rafting and kayaking. But there is also plenty for those who would love to relax. Go swimming at the pool of one of the many hotels, go horse riding or play mini golf!
Route
63km
Climbing Meters
800m
Unpaved
90%
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Highlights
Source of the Nile, Rafting, Kayaking, Bungee jumping, Hydropower dam.
Food
Tips
Don’t take any pictures of the dam or the bridge that crosses the Nile. These are considered military structures and it’s not allowed to take photos of them.
Accommodation
A beautiful lodge at the heart of Kidepo Valley National Park, overlooking a savannah landscape with distant mountain ranges. And guess what? The swimming pool at Apoka Lodge has been carved out of the big rock, how awesome!
A budget wilderness campsite right in the middle of Kidepo Valley National Park. The accommodation has several bandas available. Take note: don’t be surprised to find a warthog, or even an elephant next to your banda.
A mid-range lodge, 33 kilometers at the edge of Kidepo Valley National Park. A stay at Kidepo Savanah Lodge gives you a real safari experience as you sleep in ‘luxury’ safari tents that provide you with comfortable beds and electricity to charge your phones.