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EXPLORATION TRIP 22-27 June 2013

EXPLORATION TRIP 22-27 June 2013. Stanley’s Route Uganda. Bike from Jinja to Murchison National Park 400km 5 biking days Following the Nile >75% off-road Total -500m altitude difference 3 nights in hotels 2 nights “semi” camping 2 nights full camping.

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EXPLORATION TRIP 22-27 June 2013

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  1. EXPLORATION TRIP 22-27 June 2013

  2. Stanley’s Route Uganda Bike from Jinja to Murchison National Park 400km 5 biking days Following the Nile >75% off-road Total -500m altitude difference 3 nights in hotels 2 nights “semi” camping 2 nights full camping

  3. Wednesday 29th January 2014: Arrival Arrival in Entebbe at 23h00 with SN465 Transfer by bus to Cassia Lodge 3 persons per room

  4. Thursday 30th January: Jinja • Transfer to Holland Park in Jinja • +/- 3h by bus • Assembling of the bikes • Optional activities: (Visit to the source of the Nile, Grade 5 Rafting or Kayaking, Boat ride on the Nile, Bungee jump, quad, horseback rides,…) -> registration before departure

  5. Thursday 30th January: Jinja (cont’d) Overnight in Holland Park Camping on site (first night in tents) Flag-off event in the evening

  6. Friday 31th January: from Jinja to Bukomba Biking Day 1: 71 km 99% off road Mostly single track Constantly up and down GPS isyour best friend Overnight in tents at Father Joseph’s

  7. Friday 31th January: Jinja to Bukomba Biking Day 1: ROUTE + HOOGTEPROFIEL

  8. Saturday 01st February: from Bukomba to Lake Kyoga Biking Day 2: 70km + 10km 20% off road 80% on “road” (red dirt) Smoothly up and down 10 km by boat across Lake Kyoga Overnight in tents (school)

  9. Saturday 01st February: Bukomba to Lake Kyoga

  10. Sunday 02nd February: from Lake Kyoga to Ziwa Biking Day 3: 80 km 80% off road (first section is a red dirt road) +20m altitude difference Overnight in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Sleep in tents (use of hot showers and toilets) Optional Rhino tracking

  11. Sunday 02nd February: Lake Kyoga to Ziwa

  12. Monday 03nd February: from Ziwa to Chobe Biking Day 4: UNDER CONSTRUCTION !!! Overnight in Chobe Lodge 2 persons per room

  13. Tuesday 04th February: from Chobe to Paraa Biking Day 5: 95 km 100% off road -330m altitude difference Bike game drive in Murchison National Park Wild animals Tsetse flies Night in Paraa Lodge Farewell event

  14. Tuesday 04th February: Chobe to Paraa Biking Day 5: ROUTE + HOOGTEPROFIEL

  15. Wednesday 5th February: Departure Morning Boat trip to the falls of approx. 2 hours Hiking to the top of the falls of approx. 1 hour and 30min Disassembling bikes Transfer back to Entebbe Depart. with SN465 at 23h59

  16. Practical Quite technical mountain bike trail Heavy because of heat and altitude (training!) January – February is dry season in Uganda Difficult navigation (GPS mandatory + must follow) Bikes need to be in good condition Small groups: On main dirt roads, drive on the LEFT side!!! Off-road because no following vehicles In Murchison for wild animals Basic comfort during camping Sleeping tents with camping beds Only cold showers

  17. Practical (Health) Malaria -> Malarone (1 day before dept. until 1 week after arrival back in BRU) Bilharzia -> parasites in the Nile and Lake Victoria, possibility of infection only if ones swims in the water (if suspected infection, tablets to be taken 3 months after return) Sun -> sunscreen with high protection factor Dehydration -> high temperatures and high humidity, drink a lot of water (camelbag, bidons, etc.)!!! Tsetse flies -> mainly on last day in the National Park. Best prevention is light-colored clothing (white) and the use of Dettol and/or Deet Hygiene -> to prevent infections, the frequent use of alcohol gels is required to disinfect the hands

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