Mountain Club of Uganda

Climbing at the MCU Quarry
2019-08-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 (Africa/Kampala) and 1 more date
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

Indoor Climbing at ISU
2019-08-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-06-04 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.

Climbing at the MCU Quarry
2019-08-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-08 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.

MCU Kayaking Weekend
2019-08-03 08:00 - 2019-08-04 17:00, 2019-07-06 08:00 - 2019-07-07 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.

Monthly Social
2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-07-04 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!

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!

The Bike Clinic
2019-06-15 09:00 - 12:00
Ultimate Cycling presents: THE BIKE CLINIC at the Design Hub on 5th Street in the Industrial Area of Kampala.
This is a great opportunity to learn bike repairs and maintenance!
Free to all members.
For more information contact info@ultimatecycling.co or +256 392 000 706

Monthly Social
2019-06-13 19:30 - 21:00
Join us on Thursday, 6 June at Banange Brewery/Yujo in Nakasero for our regular social event 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!

Climbing at the Quarry
2019-05-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-11 16:00 - 19:00

KGB Cycling Event
2019-05-24 - 2019-05-26
Kampala Group of Bikers (KGB) is having an 85km cycling event around lake Albert on Saturday and Sunday or a 30km cycling event on Sunday 24-26 May. Contact geertheusinkveld@hotmail.com for more information!

Kyaninga Triathlon
2019-05-11
Join the amazing sporting event in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Uganda.
More info here: https://www.kyaningatriathlon.com/
