Mountain Club of Uganda

Mountain biking
2021-12-05 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-28 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-07 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-24 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-10, 2021-09-26, 2021-09-12, 2021-08-29 (Africa/Kampala)
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!

Mt Moroto Hiking Trip
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-05
MCU is organising a hiking trip to Mt Moroto. Sign up here!

These are the details:
PRICE
315 000 UGX per person

SCHEDULE
Day 1 (3rd December)

Arrival in Moroto district and camp at DNA Café
Dinner at DNA Café around the campfire

Day 2 (4th December)

Early breakfast and full day hike to the valley of Moroto and end up at the place called “Nangataret” a Karimojong bound meaning a place of winning. We set our with packed lunch, can be eaten on one of the stop/resting point.
The hike takes us through the valley of Mt. Moroto and the homesteads of the Tepeth minority group of people.
In the late afternoon walk to one of the strategic rocks suitable for sundowner view while waiting for dinner to get ready.

DAY 3 (5th December)

Early morning breakfast with a sunrise view and thereafter slop back to Moroto town. (between 10:00am -11:30am)
Early lunch and that will then mark the end of the tour

SUMMARY OF DAYS
Day 1: camp at DNA Café-Moroto
Day 2: Bush camp on Mt. Moroto

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
All Meals during the tour, NFA fees, Tour guiding, Community facilitation, Camping
equipment’s, Porters, and water

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Drinks, tips, transport and other personal expenditures

OUR TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE
Anyakun Paul from Destination Nomad Africa
For detailed questions on the trip, reach Paul on +256-785-250-890 or via email dna.karamojatour@gmail.com

GETTING THERE
Transport from /to Kampala is not included in the trip fees and needs to be organised individually. Make sure to sign up for the trip and reach out to the people who are indicating to be able sharing a ride or offer a ride yourself.

BECOME A MCU MEMBER
You are not yet a member? You can sign up here today: https://mcu.ug/membership/registration/

Climbing Trip to Luwazi
2021-11-27
We are running a one-day climbing trip to Luwazi this Saturday – sign up if you are up for it!

Kayaking Weekend
2021-11-27 - 2021-11-28, 2021-11-13 - 2021-11-14, 2021-10-30 - 2021-10-31, 2021-10-16 - 2021-10-17
Together with Kayak the Nile we are running our kayaking weekends again!! Sign up here and have lots of fun on the Nile 🙂
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

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

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 🙂

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
2021-09-04 - 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 🙂

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 🙂

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!!

Social Ride & Run
2021-07-25 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-27 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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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.
