Climbing at the MCU Quarry
2019-06-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-13 16:00 - 19:00 (Africa/Kampala) and 3 more dates
We hold outdoor climbing at 4:00-7:00pm at the MCU Quarry in Muyenga.

At the quarry you will find a range of routes from beginner to more advanced. If you do not own climbing equipment (ropes, harness, belay device, helmet) the Club provides equipment that you can rent for 5,000UGX. Please bring sports clothes, water, and some collateral for rental equipment.
Climbers usually go for some food and beers at Cafe Roma after climbing.
The cost is free for members. Memberships cost 50,000UGX for 1 year and 20,000 for Ugandan students. New members can register at the event.
Directions: From Tank Hill Road head toward Bukasa Road. Turn left onto Kalungi Road. Take your first right onto Kawagga Close. The quarry is on private property at the end of the road. Parking is available to MCU members

Monthly Social
2019-07-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for our regular meeting to hear about all the trips that have gone on, upcoming trips, or to find out how to plan your own. These meetings are an excellent way to meet like minded people and get your next UG adventure on track!

MCU Kayaking Weekend
2019-07-06 08:00 - 2019-07-07 17:00, 2019-08-03 08:00 - 2019-08-04 17:00, 2019-08-24 08:00 - 2019-08-25 17:00
This weekend, the MCU is headed to Jinja and the White Nile River for discounted group lessons with the stellar team at Kayak The Nile.

Paddlers of all levels — especially beginners — are welcome. It’s always a fun weekend out of the big city! For more info, including MCU discounts, and anything else you might need to know, sign up here.

Non-kayakers are more than welcome to come and enjoy a chilled out weekend with MCU. There are plenty of non-kayaking options like swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, and more!

Be sure to book accommodation with Nile River Explorers or Nile River Camp directly. Camping is available in addition to dorm rooms and safari tents.

For transport options, it is possible to sign up for the NRE Shuttle, but post to our Facebook page and we’ll hep you find a ride! If you’re a driver, let us know!

Email Emmy, our Kayaking Coordinator at emmydortant@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Climbing at the MCU Quarry
2019-07-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-24 16:00 - 19:00
We hold outdoor climbing at 4:00-7:00 pm at the MCU Quarry in Muyenga.

At the quarry you will find a range of routes from beginner to more advanced. If you do not own climbing equipment (ropes, harness, belay device, helmet) the Club provides equipment that you can rent for 5,000UGX (15,000UGX for non-members). Please bring sports clothes, water, and some collateral for rental equipment.
Climbers usually go for some food and beers at Cafe Roma after climbing.
The cost is free for members. Memberships cost 50,000UGX for 1 year and 20,000 for Ugandan students. New members can register at the event.
Directions: From Tank Hill Road head toward Bukasa Road. Turn left onto Kalungi Road. Take your first right onto Kawagga Close. The quarry is on private property at the end of the road. Parking is available to MCU members.

Climbing and Camping at Nsita
2019-07-13 07:00 - 2019-07-14 12:00
Hey you, Climber!
What about getting out of Kampala for the weekend. To switch things around, the MCU is organizing a trip to Luwazi on July 13-14 for a weekend filled with climbing, camping by a fire, a bar-b-que, a few beers, and more climbing!
The Insita / Luwazi crag is located about an hour east of Kampala and offers a good selection of top rope and lead climbing routes for climbers of different skills and experience levels.
See details on The Crag :
https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/uganda/insita
It’s a great weekend of climbing, camping by a fire, a barbeque, a few beers, and more climbing.
How to sign up?
Just enter your details in this Google spreadsheet and I’ll contact you:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXGR_1U3PAtgvfeR-p4DFJPyq9x62u7w_fVY7nDR4Ls/edit?usp=sharing
Note that only club members can participate to this trip. If you’re not a member yet, don’t worry: you can sign up the day of.
Departure
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 7:00 am (sharp)
Location: In front of Que Pasa, Kisementi
Return
Depending on your driver. However, all rented climbing equipment must be returned to the Club by Sunday noon.
Food and drinks
Bring a lunch for Saturday, breakfast for Sunday, snacks, and at least 5 litres of water. For dinner on Saturday night you can enjoy the GOAT ROAST!!!! or bring your own food. The Goat Roast includes goat, roast, baked potatoes and kachumbari salad.
Costs & Rentals
Participation fee: 10,000 UGX
The cost of gear rental is UGX 5,000 per person.
For any further questions don’t hesitate to contact me at hotte.hugo@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Indoor Climbing at ISU
2019-08-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-03 19:00 - 21:00
We hold indoor climbing on the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7-9pm at the International School of Uganda (ISU) in Lubowa. A range of different routes from beginner to more advanced. If you do not own any climbing equipment the Club has equipment there that you can borrow. Please bring sports clothes and some water. Climbers usually go for some food and beers nearby after climbing. The cost is free for members. Memberships cost 50,000UGX for 1 year and 20,000 for Ugandan students. New members can register at the event.
Directions: From Entebbe Road head toward Quality Shopping Village. Continue Straight 500m past the Bible University. ISU is on the right hand side.

SPECIAL EVENT: NIGHT CLIMBING AT THE MCU QUARRY
2019-08-17 15:00 - 22:00
Hello Climbers! Saturday 17 August will be a special event at the quarry… NIGHT CLIMBING AND GRILL OUT!!! Starting at 3:30-10:00 PM. With flood lights and head lamps (bring your own) we’ll be climbing under the stars!! There will also be a grill on hand so bring your own meats and/or veggies to cook!

At the quarry you will find a range of routes from beginner to more advanced. If you do not own climbing equipment (ropes, harness, belay device, helmet) the Club provides equipment that you can rent for 5,000UGX (15,000UGX for non-members). Please bring sports clothes, water, and some collateral for rental equipment.
Climbers usually go for some food and beers at Cafe Roma after climbing.
The cost is free for members. Memberships cost 50,000UGX for 1 year and 20,000 for Ugandan students. New members can register at the event.
Directions: From Tank Hill Road head toward Bukasa Road. Turn left onto Kalungi Road. Take your first right onto Kawagga Close. The quarry is on private property at the end of the road. Parking is available to MCU members.

Twin Lakes Mountain Bike Challenge
2019-08-31 08:00 - 2019-09-01 14:00
Event is held in Kisoro. The starting point is the Mayor’s Gardens near the Kisoro police station in Kisoro at 8:00am.
Distance is 35km.
10,000UGX for East Africans and 50,000UGX for Foreigners
On the morning of the September 1st there will be an easy fun ride.
Sponsors: Ultimate Cycling, Voice of Muhabura, Home of Kigezi, Mountain Gorilla Biking Group
For more information contact: +256 783 783 082 and +256 701 126 050 or email: godfreymunezero@gmail.com
Facebook: Experience Kigezi

Monthly Social
2019-09-05 19:30 - 21:30
Join us at Yujo/Banange Brewery for our regular meeting to hear about all the trips that have gone on, upcoming trips, or to find out how to plan your own. These meetings are an excellent way to meet like minded people and get your next UG adventure on track!
Directions can be found here.

Running the Rift Marathon
2019-09-06
Described to be ‘as brutal as it is beautiful’ this is a truly stunning route. The views down into the Rift Valley and through to Congo make it all worth while. The date for the next marathon is November 23rd 2019, when once again you can take on the 42km/21km and 10km distances. There is also a 5km fun run so all the family can be involved. All races start from Kyaninga Lodge, with afternoon prize-giving and evening entertainment in the events hall.
Registration is open now, more information can be found here and to register email Fiona: info@kyaningacdc.org
$45 – 42km / 21km
$40 – 10km
$30 – 5km fun run
50% discount for under 12’s

Ride the Rift
2019-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
If speed and adrenaline are what you are looking for then we have just the thing for you!!! Cycle 100km through the Albertine Rift Valley and Semiliki Wildlife reserve from Kyaninga Lodge to Lake Albert, on our downhill course, or take on the beast course and cycle back to Kyaninga Lodge on our 200km course. Both races take place on December 7th, 2019 and involve local trails and tarmac roads and covers a vertical kilometre – with Kyaninga Lodge sitting at 1685m above sea level and Lake Albert at just 615m above sea level. Whichever direction you choose to do, it will be an amazing ride. Afternoon prizegiving and evening entertainment is open to all. Registration is now open, go here for more information and inspiration and to register email Fiona: info@kyaningacdc.org
$45 – downhill (100km) and Beast (200km) course

Kyaninga Triathlon/Duathlon
2019-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
The next Kyaninga Triathlon will be held on Saturday May 23rd 2020. This has become one of the most popular events in the Uganda sporting calendar, and for good reason!!! Where else can you swim in a beautiful crater lake, cycle around the local villages with children cheering you on and then run around a crater rim, with the stunning Rwenzori mountains as a backdrop? Sprint distance (750m/17km/5km) and Olympic distance (1500m/34km/10km) are available as individual and team events.
Swimming not your thing?? Well now you don’t have to miss out, do the Duathlon instead. This involves running the crater rim instead of swimming, and then join the rest of the field in the cycle and the run. There is also a 5km fun run for supporter and friends around the crater rim, with prize giving and after party in the events hall, go here for more information and to register email Fiona: info@kyaningacdc.org
$45 – Individual entries
$80 – Team Entries
$30 – Fun Run
50% discount for under 12’s
