EXPLORATION TRIP June 2013

Stanley’s Route Uganda Bike from Jinja to Murchison National Park 400km 5 biking days Following the Nile >75% off-road Total -500m altitude difference 3 nights in hotels 2 nights “semi” camping 2 nights full camping

Wednesday 29 th January 2014: Arrival Arrival in Entebbe at 23h00 with SN465 Transfer by bus to Cassia Lodge 3 persons per room

Thursday 30 th January: Jinja Transfer to Holland Park in Jinja +/- 3h by bus Assembling of the bikes Optional activities: (Visit to the source of the Nile, Grade 5 Rafting or Kayaking, Boat ride on the Nile, Bungee jump, quad, horseback rides,…) -> registration before departure

Thursday 30 th January: Jinja (cont’d) Overnight in Holland Park Camping on site (first night in tents) Flag-off event in the evening

Friday 31 th January: from Jinja to Bukomba Biking Day 1: 71 km 99% off road Mostly single track Constantly up and down GPS is your best friend Overnight in tents at Father Joseph’s

Friday 31 th January: Jinja to Bukomba Biking Day 1: ROUTE + HOOGTEPROFIEL

Saturday 01 st February: from Bukomba to Lake Kyoga Biking Day 2: 70km + 10km 20% off road 80% on “road” (red dirt) Smoothly up and down 10 km by boat across Lake Kyoga Overnight in tents (school)

Saturday 01 st February: Bukomba to Lake Kyoga

Sunday 02 nd February: from Lake Kyoga to Ziwa Biking Day 3: 80 km 80% off road (first section is a red dirt road) +20m altitude difference Overnight in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Sleep in tents (use of hot showers and toilets) Optional Rhino tracking

Sunday 02 nd February: Lake Kyoga to Ziwa

Monday 03 nd February: from Ziwa to Chobe Biking Day 4: UNDER CONSTRUCTION !!! Overnight in Chobe Lodge 2 persons per room

Tuesday 04 th February: from Chobe to Paraa Biking Day 5: 95 km 100% off road -330m altitude difference Bike game drive in Murchison National Park Wild animals Tsetse flies Night in Paraa Lodge Farewell event

Tuesday 04 th February: Chobe to Paraa Biking Day 5: ROUTE + HOOGTEPROFIEL

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Wednesday 5 th February: Departure Morning Boat trip to the falls of approx. 2 hours Hiking to the top of the falls of approx. 1 hour and 30min Disassembling bikes Transfer back to Entebbe Depart. with SN465 at 23h59

Practical Quite technical mountain bike trail Heavy because of heat and altitude (training!) January – February is dry season in Uganda Difficult navigation (GPS mandatory + must follow) Bikes need to be in good condition Small groups: On main dirt roads, drive on the LEFT side!!! Off-road because no following vehicles In Murchison for wild animals Basic comfort during camping Sleeping tents with camping beds Only cold showers

Practical (Health) Malaria -> Malarone (1 day before dept. until 1 week after arrival back in BRU) Bilharzia -> parasites in the Nile and Lake Victoria, possibility of infection only if ones swims in the water (if suspected infection, tablets to be taken 3 months after return) Sun -> sunscreen with high protection factor Dehydration -> high temperatures and high humidity, drink a lot of water (camelbag, bidons, etc.)!!! Tsetse flies -> mainly on last day in the National Park. Best prevention is light-colored clothing (white) and the use of Dettol and/or Deet Hygiene -> to prevent infections, the frequent use of alcohol gels is required to disinfect the hands