Hairy Lemon Kayaking and Social Weekend

The long awaited Hairy Lemon weekend is back. So get ready for the social highlight in MCU’s calendar with a big fancy dress party on Saturday night.

For the kayakers the Hairy Lemon weekend offers the great opportunity to explore a different part of the river and run some new rapids. Kayak the Nile will be offering discounted kayaking lessons for beginners to advanced kayakers. For more details and sign-up click here to sign-up.

Non-kayakers are more than welcome to join – judging from last time there were definitely more people just enjoying a chilled out weekend than kayaking.
As the Hairy Lemon is an island, it is vital that you book accommodation and please note that the usual shuttle service is not available for Hairy Lemon weekends.
Please email laurabierer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Nile Kayaking Weekend

This MCU kayaking weekend will be on February 25-26^th in Bujagali!

Once a month MCU heads to Jinja for discounted group lessons with the stellar team at Kayak the Nile. Paddlers of all levels – including beginners – are welcome. It’s always a fun weekend out of the big city! More info take a look at Kayak the Nile and here for the MCU discounts and all-you-need-to-know on the lessons. The sign-up sheet will become available after the last month’s lesson took place – so please do not sign up yet.

Non-kayakers are more than welcome to join and enjoy a chilled out weekend with MCU. There are plenty of non-kayaking options from swimming, stand-up-paddle-boarding on the Nile, going on community walks, horseback riding and many more.

Please email laurabierer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

3rd Annual Girls Gone Nile

For the third time, ladies in Uganda are taking over the Nile! The weekend will be about female paddlers supporting each other on and off the river and is a good chance for women to learn from one another while enjoying all the Nile has to offer. The event is open to all skill levels. Non-kayaking ladies are welcome to come hang out but if you learned on the Nile you must have done at least 3 lessons with Kayak the Nile to paddle. Note, this is not an official lesson with professional instructors, this is more of a casual gathering for women to get together to share and build experience and push each other in a encouraging environment. Fill in the Google Form to sign up!

Girls Gone Nile 2016 from Shannon Orcutt on Vimeo.

The only costs involved are if you need to rent kayaking equipment and we’ll split the price of transport. You should bring your own lunch for both days and we will be doing dinner and breakfast potluck style.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11

We will meet at Kayak the Nile in Bujagali at 10AM drive to Jenny and Charlie’s land at Superhole. We’ll do a brief Superhole session then the intermediate/ advanced group paddle down to Nile Special. We’ll be cooking out, camping, and living it up at the land.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12

We’ll make a quick breakfast then head out to the river likely splitting into a beginner and more advanced groups to practice skills and surfing around Superhole. Likely leaving the land around 3pm.

Luwazi Rock Climbing

It’s time for another Luwazi trip! Come and try the real thing! Test the skills you’ve honed on indoor climbing walls. Luwazi offers a good selection of top rope and lead climbing routes for climbers of different skills and experience levels. So, all are welcome.

How to sign up?
Please enter your details in this Google spreadsheet and I’ll contact you:
SIGN UP SHEET

These trips fill up really quickly! If you don’t manage to get in you can put your name on the waiting list.

Departure
Date: Saturday, February
Time: 7:00am (sharp)
Location: Kisementi (near Que Pasa!)

Climbing site
The Luwazi crag is located in Kijjo village, near Kalagi. One hour drive East of Kampala. See Google maps:
LUWAZI LOCATION
Return
Depending on your driver.

Food and drinks
Remember to bring a lunch for Saturday and at least 5 litres of water.

Costs
To cover unforeseen trip expenses the club charges a participation fee.

Participation fee: 10,000 UGX

Membership: 50,000UGX per annum
(You must be a MCU member to participate to this trip)

Rentals
You can rent climbing equipment through the club at the site. You must provide an ID card or 100,000 UGX deposit in order to rent equipment which will be returned to you once the equipment is handed back.

Rope: 10,000UGX
Harness + belay device: 10,000UGX
Shoes: 10,000UGX

For any further question don’t hesitate to contact Hugo at hotte.hugo@gmail.com

2017 Nile River Festival

The Nile River Festival is a four day event hosted by Kayak the Nile that makes the most of some of the biggest rapids in the world and celebrates all that is awesome about the River Nile, here in Uganda. Every year, the NRF draws some of the best athletes from around the world to compete for the overall champion title.

MCU often has a big group spectating and competing so be sure to mark your calendar!

For event updates, check the Facebook event page and event website!

Activate Uganda Entebbe MTB Race

Activate Uganda invites you and your friends to sign up for Entebbe MTB Race Scheduled for 15th January 2017. Please follow the link for registration details www.activateuganda.com or email for inquiry activate.uganda@gmail.com

Seeing on Sunday 15th January 2017!

Nile Kayaking Weekend

This MCU kayaking weekend will be on January 14-15^th in Bujagali!

Please email laurabierer@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Rwenzori Mountains Trek

Wohoooo! This is the big one! Take on the famous Mountains of the Moon! A bunch of people are planning to take on three possible mountains: Stanley (Margherita Peak), Speke, and Baker. The trip will costs around 1300 USD, plus transport and park fees may apply. MCU member discounts with RTS will apply. Free park entry for those with a UWA Special Corporate Pass. Members from our partner club MC South Africa are joining as well, so this is a great chance to network with some other African climbers. The highest peak is 5109m. This is a serious climb including a glacial ascent on Mount Stanley, so good basic fitness is a must! Contact matt.battani@gmail.com if you are interested.

Mountain Bike Fort Portal to Kisoro

Red Dirt Uganda Mountainbike Centre has set a date for their next multiday mountainbike adventure in Uganda. It’s gonna be awesom!

The trip through West-Uganda will be the most unique and beautiful nature and wildlife mountainbike trip you will ever make. We’ll cycle past breath-taking lakes and through the jungle of one of world’s only habitats of mountain gorilla’s, followed by a thrilling safari ride on your iron horse through one of Uganda’s national parks to see lions, buffalo’s, elephants and much more. Experience local culture by riding through beautiful African villages and meeting its friendly inhabitants, while slaloming between magical crates lakes with a backdrop of Uganda’s massive mountains: the Rwenzoris. Too much to mention!

But be aware, you’ll have to work for it! We’ll cycle from Fort Portal to Kisoro and will cover around 300km with quite some elevation metres. This is not for the fainthearted, but very much do-able if you have a adequate fitness level.

Check this link for an impression of our last trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-xwNlbHvUE&feature=youtu.be

The trip comes with basic accommodation, breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks and water during cycling, transport from/to Kampala and during the trip, guiding vehicle with mechanic who will clean your bikes daily and a fluent english speaking guide.

Participation in this tour is based on open enrollment. Anyone can join. For more information send a PM or call/whatsapp to 0772458796