Mabamba cycling- Wheels and birding epic
The Mabamba epic cycling trail is a trail marked and scouted by our guides Derek and Ivan.
It is a 24km trail to the Mabamba bay. It is all gravel and mostly flat with just a few not so challenging inclines.
A perfect cycling trail for both beginners and seasoned cyclists.
Mabamba swamp is a Ramsar site and Important Bird Area (IBA). The wetland hosts over 300 bird species that include many globally threatened species, 7 of Uganda’s 12 Lake Victoria biome restricted species (notable is the Papyrys Gonolek) and plenty of wetland specialties.
The experience
You will cycle on a mountain bike from Total Mpigi on Masaka road to Mabamba bay on this 25km trail. You will takesnack and water breaks along the way and atbthe end point have a filling lunch. You will also have the option to take a boat ride in the mashes and do bird watching while you find the elusive Shoebill.
Itinerary
Cycling day
7am- Meet up at Lugogo mall
7.30am- Set off to Mpigi to the starting point. 2 hour drive
10am- Start of the 25km cycling. 5hour time allowance for the slowest riders.
3pm- End of cycling. We engage in other optional activities like the canoe ride and birding (excluded on the fee)
4pm- Drive back to Kampala.
Expected arrival in Kampala is 6pm
Packing list:
Cycling clothes- sweat wicking and quick dry
Light rain jacket
Water and water bottle or bladder
Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen
Snacks
Some cash
Booking: Call/text +256702590664
