Climbing at the Bukasa Wall
2020-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Kampala)
Hi everyone!
Here is the sign up sheet for today’s Bukasa Wall climbing session. We’ve established a lot good, long, challenging routes. But there is also a beginner area as well for those of you who are a bit rusty.
Sign up here.
To keep everyone safe and to stay within GOU guidelines, we can only permit 10 climbers at one time at the wall. Each week we will post a sign-in sheet via Google Docs around 12:00PM on Monday. The first 10 people to sign up get to climb. If someone can’t make it, the first person on the “wait list” will be notified to fill that spot. Please remember that we can only have 10 members at the wall at one time, so please sign up. If you arrive and are not on the list, sadly we will have to turn you away.
Face masks and helmets are required for people belaying or hanging out at the bottom of the wall.
Here are directions to the Bukasa Climbing Wall.
Climb on!

Climbing at the Bukasa Wall
2020-10-10 12:00 - 16:00
Hi all! Here are the signup sheets for next weekend’s climbing session at Bukasa Wall from 12-4pm. There will be another Belay Clinic on the following Sunday, October 18th.
*Saturday* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oxZkQ3Q871jQwfmWPqF9qvaNtwyb7FKz0HtwPJMHmUo/edit

Climbing at the Bukasa Wall
2020-10-11 12:00 - 16:00
Hi all! Here are the signup sheets for next weekend’s climbing session at Bukasa Wall from 12-4pm. There will be another Belay Clinic on the following Sunday, October 18th.
*Sunday* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKeHgHB6QJEmE-MT3YNwnsUFbNTk72ZVQrzPn5Gbqbk/edit

Climbing at the Bukasa Wall
2020-10-17 12:00 - 16:00
Here’s the signup sheet for today’s Climbing at the Bukasa Wall from 12-4pm.

Here are directions to the Bukasa Climbing Wall.

Belay Clinic
2020-10-18 12:00 - 16:00
We will have a *Belay Clinic* today for 20K per person at the Bukasa Climbing Wall. If you are new to climbing and want to learn how to properly, safely belay, or if you haven’t climbed for a while and are a bit rusty, then we highly recommend you attend this clinic. At the end of the clinic you can take the MCU Belay Test to become an Independent Climber. Sign up here.

Here are directions to the Bukasa Climbing Wall.

Easter Trip to Mount Elgon
2021-04-01 - 2021-04-05
Hey MCU friends!
It’s finally time to get some MCU trips started again!
To start off, we are planning a Mount Elgon Trip over Easter. There will be multiple hiking options for each fitness level. So, all are welcome.
Departure: Thursday, 1st April, leaving from Kampala in the afternoon (transport sharing tbd)
Return: Monday, 5th April (time depending on your driver/shared car)
Suggested sleeping site: https://www.homeoffriends.com/
Multiple options, depending on your budget.
Hiking Option 1 – 2 ½ days/2 nights (most direct & steepest way to the summit):

Friday 7am start, first night at Mude Camp
Saturday early morning climb to the peak and walk down to Sasa camp for the night
Sunday noon back on the ground at Home of Friends with an evening campfire and storytelling with an elder from the community

Hiking Option 2 – 3 ½ days/3 nights (incl. Wagagai Peak and Tutum Cave):
Friday 7am start, first night at Mude Camp

Saturday early morning climb to the peak, carry on to Wagagai Peak and Caldera Rim, spend the night at Mude Camp
Sunday from Mude Camp to Tutum Cave (for those seeking extra adventure: camping in the cave is an option)
Monday noon return to Home of Friends or Sipi village

Here is the itinerary for both hikes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYdbEiHE2d5qrY_a3OdcTVgquNP1eRDe/view?usp=sharing
Option 3 – Day hikes (without Mt Elgon peak):
There are several Day-hike options around, organized by Home of Friends. Here are some links to the day hikes to get a taste of it:

https://www.homeoffriends.com/kalenjin-wilderness-hike
https://www.homeoffriends.com/kapchorwa-benet-trail

There are also some cultural activities such as the Cave Experience or a cooking session with the Mama’s in another cave close to the Guesthouse.
We could also opt for some climbing on Monday around Sipi Falls before getting back to Kampala. Own equipment would be mandatory. More details folow in case anyone’s interested.
Please sign up here, if you are interested in joining the trip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ohl2TWsdWIrIj_Ooz2JxGK8uFPTTnEjj/view?usp=sharing
For any questions, please contact our trip coordinator Sabine: 0783071300

Climbing Meet Up at Rwakobo Rock
2021-04-03 - 2021-04-04
Calling all experienced climbers: Some club members are organising a meet up at Rwakobo Rock near Lake Mburo over Easter weekend.
This is an unsupported trip: Anyone wishing to join needs to be able to climb independently and provide their own gear. The club is not providing any equipment.
Excited to see you there!

Mountain Biking near Kampala
2021-04-11
MCU will organise a one-day mountain bike trip from Kampala in cooperation with Red Dirt bike!

Participation: 30,000 UGX

Bike rental: 100,000 UGX (optional)

Departure 8am from Ggaba beach.

Look into our Facebook Group for more information.

Weekend Trip to Luwazi
2021-04-17 - 2021-04-18
We are excited to announce that MCU will organize an overnight trip to Luwazi on 17 and 18 April. We will climb a lot, eat together and sleep on top of the cliff with great views!
Climbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test, please go with someone who will belay you.
Trip fee: 10k UGX per day
Food (Roasted goat or veggie option): 25k UGX
Sign up sheet
If you have any questions, you can contact Zach for more information: 0791276553

Belay Clinic at Bukasa Wall
2021-05-02 00:00 - 16:00
Exciting opportunity for all newbies: Learn all about belay techniques for rock climbing and become an independent climber!
Sign up here
The event will take place at Bukasa Wall on April 25 from 12 am to 4 pm. The cost is 20,000 UGX and includes equipment.
Excited to see you there!

Kayaking Weekend
2021-05-08 - 2021-05-09
MCU – KAYAKING WEEKENDS are on again!
Together with Kayak the Nile we will be running monthly kayaking weekends around Jinja with great (!) special discounts for all MCU members.
The first MCU kayaking weekend will roll out on May 08/09th.
Paddlers of all levels – including beginners – are welcome. Non-kayakers are more than welcome to join and enjoy a chilled-out weekend with the MCU. There are plenty of non-kayaking options from mountain biking, stand-up-paddle-boarding on the Nile, going on community walks, horseback riding and many more. Let’s get out of the big city and enjoy some fun together!
If you want to join, please sign up here.
You’ll receive more information in an email, including details about the lessons, the MCU kayaking discount and our sleeping spot.
Sleeping spot: For this first weekend we’ll be staying at Nile It (of course you can stay wherever you want – but there will be a MCU BBQ on Saturday evening, just saying…): http://www.nileitresort.com/
If you have any questions – please email sabine.ebner@gmx.net.

Lead Clinic at Clarke Quarry
2021-05-09 13:00 - 19:00
Learn how to lead climb – and to fall!

This clinic is for advanced climbers who want to take the next step. Instead of top roping, where the rope is already up the cliff, when lead climbing you bring the rope up yourself. Be ready for some adrenaline and lots of fun!
To participate, you should be an MCU approved belayer.
Sign up here for the belay clinic this Sunday, 1 to 7 pm at Clarke Quarry. The fee is 60 k.
If you have any questions, please contact Zach: 0791 276 553. Please also inform Zach if you need to rent gear!

Weekend Trip to Luwazi
2021-05-22 - 2021-05-23
We are excited to announce that MCU will organize an overnight trip to Luwazi on 22 and 23 May. We will climb a lot, eat together and sleep on top of the cliff with great views!
Climbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test, please go with someone who will belay you.
Trip fee: 10k UGX per day
Food (Roasted goat or veggie option): 25k UGX
Sign up sheet
If you have any questions, you can contact Zach for more information: 0791276553

Social Ride & Run
2021-05-30 08:00 - 13:00
Together with Red Dirt Uganda we are running guided mountain biking and trail running tours in and around Kampala every last Sunday of the month. Runners and bikers are both welcome!
We take a boat from Beach House at Lake Victoria at 8am. Choose between a bike tour of around 30km or a run of around 12km in a beautiful environment. Runners and bikers share the same boat and go back again together.
Costs: UGX 20k for boat and guide. Bring your own bike or rent one and a helmet for 100k.
Sign up here!
Any questions? Contact Sabine at sabine.ebner@gmx.net

Rwenzori Hiking Trip
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-10
There are two public holidays coming up, reason enough to go a bit bigger this time. So join us on the way to the highest peak of Uganda on 4th to 10th June! We’ll be hiking the beautiful Rwenzori Mountains and climbing Margherita peak during this 7 day trek.
In case you don’t want to do the full hike, there are loads of other hiking option around – we could still share rides, probably walk some days together and catch up again after the hike.
We’ll go with Rwenzori Mountaineering Service and there will be a special discount for MCU members. The trek fee is including guide, food, porters, park fee, bed nights fee and does not include sleeping bags, crampons, ice axe, harnesses (can be rented, order in advance), accomodation before and after the hike, transport – for 677 USD for foreign residents / 554 USD for nationals. Please be aware that this trek is for firm hikers and MCU members only.
If you want to join, please sign up on the sign up sheet until 21st May.
You’ll receive more information in an email, including details about the trek, itinerary, sleeping spots before and after, shared rides etc.
Please email sabine.ebner@gmx.net if you have any questions.

Belay Clinic
2021-06-06 12:00 - 16:00
Exciting opportunity for all newbies: Learn all about belay techniques for rock climbing and become an independent climber!
Sign up here
The event will take place at Bukasa Wall on Sunday, June 6 from 12 am to 4 pm. The cost is 20,000 UGX and includes equipment. Please note that only MCU members may attend, but memberships will be available there for purchase.
See you there!

Day trip to Luwazi
2021-06-26
The MCU is organizing monthly trips to Luwazi. Due to the current Corona situation, we will only have a day trip to Luwazi this time. Sign up here!
Climbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test, please go with someone who will belay you.
Bring your mask and wear it!
Trip fee: 20k UGX per day

If you have any questions, you can contact Zach for more information: 0791276553

Social Ride & Run
2021-06-27 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-25 08:00 - 13:00
Together with Red Dirt Uganda we are running guided mountain biking and trail running tours in and around Kampala every last Sunday of the month. Runners and bikers are both welcome!
We take a boat from Beach House at Lake Victoria at 8am. Choose between a bike tour of around 30km or a run of around 12km in a beautiful environment. Runners and bikers share the same boat and go back again together.
Costs: UGX 20k for boat and guide. Bring your own bike or rent one and a helmet for 100k.
Any questions? Contact Sabine at sabine.ebner@gmx.net

Luwazi Climbing Weekend
2021-07-17 - 2021-07-18
The MCU is organizing monthly trips to Luwazi. We climb a lot, eat together and sleep on top of the cliff with great views and sunsets!
Climbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test, please go with someone who will belay you.
Trip fee: 10k UGX per day
Food (Roasted goat or veggie option): 25k UGX
Sign up sheet
If you have any questions, you can contact Zach for more information: 0791276553

Social Ride
2021-08-15 08:00 - 13:00
Our social RIDE is back again – join this Sunday’s mountain biking trip!
Finally – Together with Bike Shop Uganda we’re organizing a bike ride across Lake Victoria this Sunday. Everybody is welcome. We will start from the beach house gardens Gaba at 8am in the morning and shall do a distance of 25km. You will pay 20k for the boat ride if you have your own bike, but bike rental is also available for 100k.
We will try to keep the groups down to a small number of people to avoid any risk of spreading COVID-19, so please make sure to sign up in time.
Alternatively you can also send a whatsapp to let us know you wanna join: 0775706848 or 0785253046.
See you there!!

Kayaking Trip to Jinja
2021-08-21 - 2021-08-22
Together with Kayak the Nile we are running our kayaking weekends again!!
There are some slight adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Two trips per month to avoid a big group gathering
Max. 9 people for one weekend in groups of 3 people in one kayaking group
Time slots to avoid big group briefings or lunch
MCU is not organizing any accommodation and does not encourage to stay altogether in one camp; there will be also no collective dinner/BBQ plan for the evening
For all who hold or plan to purchase the 5 lessons bundle (applies normally for min. 4 MCU members), this will be possible for only 10 USD extra per person (more information on pricing in the all-you-need-to-know sheet – find the link in the sign up sheet)
We highly encourage everyone who travels together also could stay together in one kayaking group (so kindly check on the level of each other).
Preventative measurements for COVID-19 must be taken serious. Temperature check on arrival, sanitize hands on arrival, masks must be worn (correctly!) when not in the water, hands should be sanitzed or washed regularly, social distancing required (as much as is possible). In any case someone gets tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after the weekend, please follow the suggested SOPs by the MCU: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17y_4Czxil21ycWA0674J2rh_ttbkI2WCxgckerHwc94/edit?usp=sharing

Sign up here for the 21st / 22nd August! Let’s have some fun on the Nile 🙂

Mountain biking
2021-08-29, 2021-09-12, 2021-09-26, 2021-10-10
Together with Bike Shop Uganda we are running bi-weekly mountain biking trips (Sunday, half-day) in and around Kampala.
Depending on the route, the trips are around 20 to 25km, starting at 8am at Beach House Garden Ggaba. The rides finish at around 1 pm.
Costs for MCU members exclusively: 10k and extra 10k in case of boat transfer, bike rental (incl. helmet) 100k
Sign up here!

Kayaking Trip to Jinja
2021-09-04 - 2021-09-05
Together with Kayak the Nile we are running our kayaking weekends again!!
There are some slight adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Two trips per month to avoid a big group gathering
Max. 9 people for one weekend in groups of 3 people in one kayaking group
Time slots to avoid big group briefings or lunch
MCU is not organizing any accommodation and does not encourage to stay altogether in one camp; there will be also no collective dinner/BBQ plan for the evening
For all who hold or plan to purchase the 5 lessons bundle (applies normally for min. 4 MCU members), this will be possible for only 10 USD extra per person (more information on pricing in the all-you-need-to-know sheet – find the link in the sign up sheet)
We highly encourage everyone who travels together also could stay together in one kayaking group (so kindly check on the level of each other).
Preventative measurements for COVID-19 must be taken serious. Temperature check on arrival, sanitize hands on arrival, masks must be worn (correctly!) when not in the water, hands should be sanitzed or washed regularly, social distancing required (as much as is possible). In any case someone gets tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after the weekend, please follow the suggested SOPs by the MCU: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17y_4Czxil21ycWA0674J2rh_ttbkI2WCxgckerHwc94/edit?usp=sharing

Sign up here for the 4th and 5th of September! Let’s have some fun on the Nile 🙂

Source of the Nile Race
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-19
The MCU will have a Running and Biking Team at this event. More information coming soon!

Kayaking Trip to Jinja
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-19
Together with Kayak the Nile we are running our kayaking weekends again!!
There are some slight adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Two trips per month to avoid a big group gathering
Max. 9 people for one weekend in groups of 3 people in one kayaking group
Time slots to avoid big group briefings or lunch
MCU is not organizing any accommodation and does not encourage to stay altogether in one camp; there will be also no collective dinner/BBQ plan for the evening
For all who hold or plan to purchase the 5 lessons bundle (applies normally for min. 4 MCU members), this will be possible for only 10 USD extra per person (more information on pricing in the all-you-need-to-know sheet – find the link in the sign up sheet)
We highly encourage everyone who travels together also could stay together in one kayaking group (so kindly check on the level of each other).
Preventative measurements for COVID-19 must be taken serious. Temperature check on arrival, sanitize hands on arrival, masks must be worn (correctly!) when not in the water, hands should be sanitzed or washed regularly, social distancing required (as much as is possible). In any case someone gets tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after the weekend, please follow the suggested SOPs by the MCU: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17y_4Czxil21ycWA0674J2rh_ttbkI2WCxgckerHwc94/edit?usp=sharing

Sign up here for the 18th and 19th of September! Let’s have some fun on the Nile 🙂

Kayaking AND CYCLING Trip to Jinja
2021-10-02 - 2021-10-03
Together with Kayak the Nile we are running our kayaking weekends again!!
Sign up for the 2nd and 3rd of October! THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT: We will have a group that cycles to Jinja together with Bike Shop Uganda. To sign up for cycling and/or kayaking, please find two separate here.
Here is all you need to know about our kayaking weekends.
There are some slight adjustments to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Two trips per month to avoid a big group gathering
Max. 15 people for one weekend in groups of 3 people
Time slots to avoid big group briefings or lunch
MCU is not organizing any accommodation and does not encourage to stay altogether in one camp; there will be also no collective dinner/BBQ plan for the evening
For all who hold or plan to purchase the 5 lessons bundle (applies normally for min. 4 MCU members), this will be possible for only 10 USD extra per person (more information on pricing in the all-you-need-to-know sheet – find the link in the sign up sheet)
We highly encourage everyone who travels together also could stay together in one kayaking group (so kindly check on the level of each other).
Preventative measurements for COVID-19 must be taken serious. Temperature check on arrival, sanitize hands on arrival, masks must be worn (correctly!) when not in the water, hands should be sanitzed or washed regularly, social distancing required (as much as is possible). In any case someone gets tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after the weekend, please follow the suggested SOPs by the MCU: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17y_4Czxil21ycWA0674J2rh_ttbkI2WCxgckerHwc94/edit?usp=sharing
