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May 12
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May 13
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May 14
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14-Days Private Marathon Running Camp in Uganda
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Highlights
Uganda International Marathon is an incredible race in rural Uganda, where we can explore the stunning scenery and support fantastic grassroots projects. Choose from a 10 k., 21 k. or 42 k. race, and join us in making a powerful impact on the community.
The program of our camp precedes the marathon is focuced on moderately intensive training, contemplation of the wild nature and in-deep cultural and etnographical exploration of Uganda. We start our camp on the Nile and a couple of days later we'll drive to a high altitude of Rwenzori slopes, which feed various tributaries of the Nile, so you can call it the actual source of that longest on our planet river.
Hiking, meditations, trekking chimpanzees, visiting peaceful local tribes, mountaineering will accompany our dayly runnig sessions. For the most enduring athlets we offer a 3-days climbing to Mutinda Lookout with an elevation of 3.975 m. or Weismann's Peak at 4.620 m. with increadible views to the main peak of Mt. Stanley.
Itinerary
Meeting at the Entebbe airport
Jinja
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMeeting at the Entebbe airport. Transfer to Jinja. Small shopping. Dinner. Accomodation at the lodge on the shore of the Nile.- AccommodationsVictorian Holiday Villa, JinjaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Acclimatization day in Uganda
Victoria Nile
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAcclimatization day in Uganda. Morning and evening short runs in a pine forest and alongside the Nile's bark. Exploring neiboring village, small shopping. Swimming on the sunset.- AccommodationsBubugo Conservation Trust, campsite in BubugoFood And DrinksBreakfastDinnerLunch
Swimming and whitewater on the Nile
Victoria Nile
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedSwimming and/or whitewater day. Two challenges offered to your choice: swimming or rafring on the Nile. Swimming distances can vary from a few hundred to 5 k. meters. Rafting distance can vary from 10 to 40 k. Morning run is quite recommended. We'll also visit 2 spectacular Busowoko and Itanda falls.Itanda Falls
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBusowoko and Itanda falls are majestic roaring waterfalls on the River Nile situated 27 kilometers away of Jinja. They are a challenge for kayakers and rafters, being graded at the highest level of difficulty.- AccommodationsBubugo Conservation Trust, campsite in BubugoFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Journey to Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Moutains National Park
14 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday we will drive to the far west of the country, watching its dayly routine from our safari van, droping by at most scenery view points, tasting local food. By the sunset we'll reach Rwenzori Mountains national park and fall asleep at nice lodge.Kikorongo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn the way we will cross the equator in Kikorongo where we will stop for a photo and water amusement based on Coriolis effect when water going down a plughole spin in one direction in the Northern hemisphere and in the other direction in the Southern.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzori National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Intensive training in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIntensive training on the slopes of Rwenzori. Morning: progressive run, exercise and core workout. Evening: jogging. This day's running trails will follow the thick forests and bushes which is a natural home to different mammals and bird species such as hyrax, forest elephants, Forest Elephants, l'Hoest monkeys, Black and White colobus monkeys, three horned chameleons, while the birds include Rwenzori Turaco, handsome francolin, barred long tail cuckoo, strange weaver among others.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzori National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Intensive training in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
18 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIntensive training on the slopes of Rwenzori. Morning: easy jogging, track speed workout. Evening: jogging.Ruboni Community Camp
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLet's stay with Ruboni community, it's time to sing, dance, learn and appreciate the local Bakonzo culture. And we'll be having a good dinner together.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzori National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Intensive training in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIntensive training on the slopes of Rwenzori. Morning: run, slope workout. Evening: exercise and stretching. Let's run uphil alonside Mabeku river. If we're strong enough we can reach alpine zone and enjoy Rwenzori's endemic alpine flowers, do exercices and run on even higher altitude.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzori National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Intensive training in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIntensive training on the slopes of Rwenzori. Morning: easy jogging, speed work (fartlek). Evening: jogging and stretching. Our fartlek workout will be done on serpantin roads on the same altitude and below as Ruboni through cocoa and cassava plantations owned by Bukonzo, the proud and strong people that have farmed these foothills of the Rwenzori for over 15 generations.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzori National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tapering or climbing in Rwenzori
Mutinda Camp
24 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedPre-race tapering on the slopes of Rwenzori. For the most enduring athlets we offer a 3-days climbing to the Mutinda Lookout with an elevation of 3.975 m. or Weismann's Peak at 4.620 m. with increadible views to the main peaks of Mt. Baker and Mt. Stanley. The alternative 28 k. trail will take us to explore a cross-section of the lower slopes of the scenic Rwenzori Mountains. On these three days two nights Mahoma trip, you will traverse the lower slopes of the mountains finishing at Lake Mahomato. During this trekking, we'll explore some of the 70 mammals and 217 birds that are found in Rwenzori that include 19 species that are endemics to the Albertine Rift, such as the three-horned chameleon, as well as some of the world's rarest plants. The plant life is a mixture of lush forest, bamboo forest, heather, everlasting flowers, giant lobelia, and a multitude of plant life endemic to this mountain.- AccommodationsMutinda Campsite, Rwenzory National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tapering or climbing in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreePre-race tapering on the slopes of Rwenzori for those who decided to stay at Ruboni or undertake a hiking to Lake Mahomato. Climbing expedition of those who decided to accend one of the peaks. The alternative 28 k. trail will take us to explore a cross-section of the lower slopes of the scenic Rwenzori Mountains. On these three days two nights Mahoma trip, you will traverse the lower slopes of the mountains finishing at Lake Mahomato. During this trekking, we'll explore some of the 70 mammals and 217 birds that are found in Rwenzori that include 19 species that are endemics to the Albertine Rift, such as the three-horned chameleon, as well as some of the world's rarest plants. The plant life is a mixture of lush forest, bamboo forest, heather, everlasting flowers, giant lobelia, and a multitude of plant life endemic to this mountain.- AccommodationsMutinda Campsite, Rwenzory National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tapering or climbing in Rwenzori
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreePre-race tapering on the slopes of Rwenzori for those who decided to stay at Ruboni or undertake a hiking to Lake Mahomato. Climbing expedition of those who decided to accend one of the peaks. The alternative 28 k. trail will take us to explore a cross-section of the lower slopes of the scenic Rwenzori Mountains. On these three days two nights Mahoma trip, you will traverse the lower slopes of the mountains finishing at Lake Mahomato. During this trekking, we'll explore some of the 70 mammals and 217 birds that are found in Rwenzori that include 19 species that are endemics to the Albertine Rift, such as the three-horned chameleon, as well as some of the world's rarest plants. The plant life is a mixture of lush forest, bamboo forest, heather, everlasting flowers, giant lobelia, and a multitude of plant life endemic to this mountain.- AccommodationsRuboni Community Camp, Rwenzory National ParkFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Resting day, journey to Masaka
Queen Elizabeth National Park
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe're on a way to Uganda International Marathon. This time we'll take another road through Queen Elizabeth National park, the most popular savanna park in Uganda and the best place to see lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari. It prides in a great diversity of habitats that include: lakes, savannah grasslands, forests and wetlands that serve as home to the biggest variety of large mammals in the country.Masaka
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeResting and carbohydrate loading in Masaka, the home of Uganda's biggest annual race! 5,000 people descend from all around Uganda to run in this event, bringing the trademark African atmosphere: joking, laughing, singing, high-fiving. Let's start breathing this air already this evening.- AccommodationsCourtlane hotel, MasakaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Uganda International Marathon
Masaka
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTaking part in Uganda International Marathon. A 21 k. course around some of the most beautiful scenery that Africa has to offer. Run through farms, villages & towns around Masaka, all the while being supported by cheering locals. The second 21 k. of the full marathon course joins with the 10 k., where you'll tackle The Beast, a hill unlike anything you've seen before, then ascend to the top of pine ridge where you can look out to see all the way to Lake Victoria. Having fun and resting at the lodge on on the shore of Nabajuzi river.- AccommodationsCourtlane hotel, MasakaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Farewell or resting day
Entebbe
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDriving to an Entebbe airport in the morning. Or having rest before the start of the upcoming safari.- AccommodationsFrontiers Hotel, EntebbeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
What's included
INCLUDED
Accommodation in nice guesthouses or lodges
24-hours support from a team
Transfers around Uganda in a comfortable mini bus
Lunch (14)
National park's and other sightseing fees
Dinner (14)
Professional safari guide
Breakfast (14)
Rented equipment for trekking, cycling or water walks
Two weeks of workouts with a professional coach
Massage therapy
Activities indicated in the itinerary
Three meals a day (European or mixed kitchen)
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
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Jinja, Uganda
Provider
Nile Sport Safari
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