Mountain Club of Uganda

MCU July Kayaking Weekend
2016-07-16 - 2016-07-17 | Kayak the Nile, Bujagali, Uganda
Once a month MCU heads to Jinja for group discounted 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 and sign up at the link below:
http://kayakthenile.com/mcu-weekend-booking-form/
After we get off the river, we’ll be heading to the Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Nalubale Tea House in Jinja at 6.30pm for a 7pm start on Saturday the 16th July. Tickets cost 8,000ush for Ugandan Citizens and 15,000ush for everybody else. Tickets can be bought on the door on the night.

Tuesday Night Indoor Climbing
2016-07-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-07-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-14 07:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-07 07:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Kampala) and 5 more dates | International School of Uganda, Lubowa, Uganda
We hold indoor climbing every Tuesday evening 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 students

MCU Kenya Climbing Trip
2016-07-08 - 2016-07-17 | Hell’s Gate National Park, Kenya
The MCU is planning a climbing trip in Kenya, with three days in Lukenya and 2-3 days in Frog and Hell’s Gate. Climbs are mostly lead, but top rope possible and tons of trad for trad climbers. Email matt.battani@gmail.com for details.

July MCU Meeting
2016-07-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Athina Club, Kololo, Uganda
On the first Thursday of every month we hold our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!

Climbing and camping at Luwazi
2016-06-25 - 2016-06-26 | Luwazi Rock, Uganda
The MCU is running another overnight climbing/camping trip to Luwazi on the June 25-26. Luwazi Rock is a rock roughly 45mins drive from Kampala where the Club climbs regularly. The rock has a number of different sport routes of varying abilities. If you do not have your own climbing gear then gear can be rented from the Club for the trip. Email Magali at magali.balaud(AT)gmail(DOT)com

With any questions. To register please put your name and contact details in the google doc.

Gear hire is:
Shoes – 10,000
Harness + belay device – 10,000
Rope – 40,000 (shared)

June Kayaking Weekend
2016-06-18 - 2016-06-19 | The Hairy Lemon, Jinja, Uganda
Hankering for a weekend out of the city? Our next kayak weekend will be June 18-19 at the Hairy Lemon Uganda and non-kayakers are super welcome to join us for some chilled out island time (http://hairylemonuganda.com/). Once a month, MCU heads to the Nile for discounted lessons with the stellar team at Kayak the Nile (U) Ltd and kayakers of all abilities (especially beginners!) are welcome.
Please note that there is no shuttle available to the Lemon and you absolutely MUST book lodging in advance – it’s an island and they need to plan enough food and drinks for us!

Seven Hills Walk
2016-06-09 07:30 - 14:00 | Moonland Gardens, Uganda
Legend has it that Kampala, like Rome, is a city that was built on seven hills. The city derives its name Kampala for the Luganda work “Kasozi ka Mpala” which means a Hill of many Impala. The Kampala of today comprises of 21 hills, but a walk through the 7 Hills will give you the opportunity to explore the genesis of the present day city.
The 7 hills are; Nsambya, Kibuli, Nakasero, Old Kampala, Namirembe, Lubaga, Lubiri. A route between the hills along paths and feeder road takes approx 6 hours. The walk will be led by Deo Lubega (0712890369). The start and finish point will be the Moonland Gardens on Nsambya-Gaba Road (a safe place to park with a small charge).

Mihingo Run and Mountain Bike Race
2016-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
Come check out the 4th Annual Mihingo Conservation Foundation – Mihingo Marathon scheduled for Saturday 4th June 2016, near Lake Mburo National Park.
This spectacular event will have both running and mountain biking races for both individuals and teams. You cannot miss this opportunity to run along with the zebras!
All funds raised will be used by MCF to reduce the human-wildlife conflict around Lake Mburo and link communities to the benefits of living alongside wildlife. Last year MCF compensated 153 livestock (122 cows and 31 goats) killed or injured by leopard and hyena.
So come and run for conservation and see exactly what the MCF is working to protect during your race.
Check out Activate Uganda’s website for more details

June MCU Meeting
2016-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Athina Club, Kololo, Uganda
On the first Thursday of every month we hold our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers.

Mt. Kadam Hike in Karamoja
2016-06-02 - 2016-06-05 | Mt. Kadam, Karamoja, Uganda
What: MCU Hike of Mount Kadam in Beautiful Karamoja (3063 meters)
Departure: Thursday, June 2nd after work
Return: Sunday, June 5th before bedtime
Max 15 Hikers: contact matt.battani@gmail.com to sign up
Raingear is essential for this hike given the time of year. Kadam is lush at the moment as rains have been heavy. Each hiker will also need a good tent, sleeping roll and sleeping bag rated down to 5 C or so. Those with extra gear should bring it to help provide for our guides that don’t have their own. We’ll cook as a group and include our guides in the meals.

Overnight Luwazi Rock Climbing
2016-05-28 - 2016-05-29 | Luwazi Rock, Uganda
What: Luwazi Climbing Trip
When: Saturday, May 28th – Sunday, May 29th
Meet: Oasis Mall on Saturday at 7:00am
We’ll climb all day Saturday and for about two hours on Sunday morning.
Luwazi Rock is a rock roughly 45mins drive from Kampala where the Club climbs regularly. The rock has a number of different sport routes of varying abilities. If you do not have your own climbing gear then gear can be rented from the Club for the trip. We’ll be camping and cooking out on top of the rock, should be swell!

Email matt.battani@gmail.com to sign up.
Gear hire is:
Shoes – 10,000
Harness + belay device – 10,000
Rope – 40,000 (shared)

MCU May Kayaking Weekend
2016-05-14 - 2016-05-15 | Kayak the Nile, Bujagali, Uganda
Our next MCU kayaking weekend is coming up May 14-15! Once a month MCU heads to Jinja for group discounted 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 and sign up here: http://kayakthenile.com/mcu-weekend-booking-form/

Beekeeping Training Day
2016-05-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Forever Forest permaculture site, Lubowa, Uganda
Malaika Honey is holding a beekeeping training day open to MCU members. It’s being held down in at the Forever Forest permaculture site in Lubowa on the 7th of May.
Its a day event giving classroom theoretical on the African bee covering biology, division of labour, work structure, communication and handling skills followed by suiting up getting hands-on practise in the apiary and honey harvesting.
It includes videos presentations, practicals, lunch, a permaculture introduction on-site and a graduation certificate.

It costs 55k prepaid and MCUers get a 10% discount.
Please call or email Lilian on;
0702 326 202 / 0791 039 781
lilian@malaikahoney.com

Climbing at Luwazi
2016-05-07 07:30 - 2016-05-08 13:00 | Luwazi Rock, Uganda
The MCU is running another overnight climbing/camping trip to Luwazi on the 7th of May. We will meet on Saturday at the Oasis Mall around 7.30am and climb most of Saturday. In the afternoon/evening, we will setup camp and cook on the top. We finish climbing on Sunday, leaving at around 12:00.
Luwazi Rock is a rock roughly 45mins drive from Kampala where the Club climbs regularly. The rock has a number of different sport routes of varying abilities. If you do not have your own climbing gear then gear can be rented from the Club for the trip. Email Nicky Young at stuckin1984(AT)hotmail.com

With any questions. To register please put your name and contact details in the google doc: https://docs.google.com/…/1gP_ZkcfRs1lNid-p7W4uDRdgU_…/edit…

Gear hire is:
Shoes – 10,000
Harness + belay device – 10,000
Rope – 40,000 (shared)

MCU Monthly Meeting- May
2016-05-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Athina Club, Kololo, Uganda

2nd Annual Girls Gone Nile
2016-04-30 - 2016-05-01 | Jenny and Charlie’s Land, Bujagali, Uganda
For the second 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 an encouraging environment.
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 APRIL 30
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 MAY 1
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.
Fill out the Google form to sign up and email shannon.orcutt@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Kyaninga Triathlon
2016-04-23 - 2016-04-24 | Kyaninga Lodge
Swim, bike and run along an unbelievably beautiful crater lake near Fort Portal in Western Uganda. Sign up for the short or medium course as an individual or as a team.

Mpanga Forest Trail Running Challenge
2016-04-17 07:30 - 13:00 | Mpanga Forest, Uganda
The Mpanga Forest Trail Running Challenge is one of the best races suitable for both adults and children as it’s not far from CBD and running in carbon free environment with very beautiful landscape.
Mpanga Forest is a 45 minute drive from Kampala on Makasa Road, 2km from Mpigi town (about 36km from Kampala).
This is some of the most beautiful running to be done in Uganda. The trail runs through the forest of Mpanga Forest Reserve, through Mpigi Village, and also has beautiful views of a variety of landscapes. Come run with Nature!! It’s a race you shouldn’t miss!!
Distance: 21km, 12km, and 5km
Kids Distances: 3km and 5km
Fees: 40,000 Event Tshirt: 55,000
Event Schedule:
8:00 am 21km Start
8:30 am 12km Start
9:00 am 5km Start
