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About this trip
Challenge yourself with the beautifully brutal course that is the Ugandan Rift. This challenging half marathon course will keep you in awe and smiling with the stunning landscape and wonderful, smiling faces of the children. Run through villages, banana plantations, forests, and around crater lakes. The course offers breathtaking views of the UNESCO Rwenzori Mountains and the Great Rift Valley. Your stay at the Kyaninga Lodge provides the ideal in luxury while the glamping tent option provide a more rustic experience. A visit to Bwindi to see the gorillas is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The east African country of Uganda was called the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill. That title is unsurprising if one looks at the sheer beauty of the country.
In Uganda is the world’s longest river, the Nile, snowy mountains, and wildlife reserves. The country has a diverse culture, comprised of more than 50 local tribes, each with their own traditions and history.
Lake Kyaninga is one of more than fifty crater lakes in Uganda’s south western district of Fort Portal in Uganda. It is surrounded by a tropical forest and its waters are a distinct hue of beautiful blue. The name “Kyaninga” derives from a local word meaning “to spoil” or “pamper”. Kyaninga is also home to the beautiful Kyaninga Lodge.
The Luxurious Bwindi Lodge is one of the best safari lodges in Northern Bwindi. This lodge is perfectly located overlooking the primeval Bwindi Forest. This is the finest luxury lodge at Bwindi with dramatic intense views of the forest canopy across a serene stream. This luxurious property is perfectly located overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Known as the Volcanoes Safaris’ Bwindi Lodge, this is the finest luxury lodge at Bwindi with dramatic intense views of the forest canopy across a serene stream.
What’s included
- Accommodation in EntebbeOne night accommodation is included at the K Hotel Entebbe. Inclusive of accommodations, taxes, airport transfer, and breakfast
- AccommodationsFour night accommodations at Kyaninga Lodge: Lodge OR Glamping Tent.
- MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner are included at Kyaninga Lodge/Glamping Tent
- Guaranteed race entryRace entry into the half marathon
- Race shirtRace tech shirt
- Race MedalUnique hand-made race medal
- Hotel taxes and feesAll local hotel taxes and fees
- GratuitiesGratuities to local guides and waitstaff
- TransfersAirport transfers from Entebbe to Kyaninga Lodge. Transfers to Bwindi. Transfers from Bwindi to Entebbe. Transfers from Kyaninga Lodge to Entebbe
- Full Day Safari TourQueen Elizabeth National Park, the name says it all: this park boasts royalty through and through. From the créme de la créme of African wildlife (elephants, hippos) via the best safari adventure
- Full Day Chimpanzee TrekA visit to Kibale - Chimpanzee are the most sought after primate by visitors, but you should look out for the black & white colobus, red tailed monkey or the grey cheeked mangabey.
- Trip Briefing-ReceptionEnjoy light snacks and a drink while you meet your fellow travelers and learn about the coming day's itinerary
- Victory DinnerEnjoy local entertainment and an evening hog roast
- Bwindi National ParkTwo night tour to Bwindi National Park (Gorillas) includes accommodations at Buhoma Lodge, all meals, trekking permits, air and land transportation.
What’s not included
- International airfareThe airport code for Entebbe is EBB.
- Travel VisaThe visa fee is $50. (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/)
- VaccinationsProof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Check with your local physician to inquire about recommended vaccinations.
- Alcohol
Available Packages
Stay in one of Kyaninga’s nine (9) cabins with views across the lake to the mountains beyond. Watch sunrise from one balcony and sunset from another. Each hand built en-suite cabin is reached by its own private staircase. The lodge’s bar, lounge, pool, terraces and spa are on your doorstep – where a relaxing massage is waiting for you.
There are five (5) glamping tents. Stay in a luxury safari tent overlooking Kyaninga Crater Lake and the Rwenzori Mountains – this may be the best view you’ve ever woken up to. Each tent has wooden furniture, an en-suite bathroom and everything you need for a luxurious and comfortable stay.
All rates are listed as per person.
Available options
Itinerary
Tuesday 19th November: Arrival at Entebbe Airport. You will be met by your local guide who will transfer you to the K Hotel Entebbe. Once checked in, relax by the pool, grab a drink and something to eat.
Wednesday 20th Nov: After breakfast, travel to Kyaninga Lodge. Relax, enjoy all the facilities at the lodge and meet each other. Optional, early evening run though the local communities followed by a cocktail night.
Thursday 21st Nov: After an early breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Safari. Queen Elizabeth is one of the best safari parks in Uganda, famed in particular for its elephants and hippos. This trip is a great way to see some of Africa’s most beautiful wildlife in the natural setting of an enormous national park. We return back to the Lodge around 7:00pm.
Friday 22nd Nov: Morning Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale Forest. Upon return the lodge, we offer an optional afternoon run around the crater lake. Early evening exhibition tour, given by one of the mothers of the children KCDC works cares for. This is held in the events hall and is an interactive tour through a series of exhibition areas. Back to the lodge in time for our pre-race dinner.
Saturday 23rd Nov: Race Day! A full day of events, dancing, performances, wheelchair basketball competition, local craft stalls and much more. Prize giving and raffle. Evening Hog roast BBQ and dance. (Every international race entry paid will also include the entry fee for a local Ugandan runner. Please also consider bringing any gently used running shoes or running gear as a donation to a local runner.)
Sunday 24th Nov: After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe for your flight home. *Due to the time necessary to drive back to Entebbe, it is advised that you do not book a return flight departing prior to 3:00pm.
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Sunday 24th Nov: This morning we have breakfast before departing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We will fly from Kasese to Kihihi in southwestern Uganda. Relax at the Buhoma Lodge as you await the next day gorilla trek.
Monday 25th Nov: This morning we will continue to explore Bwindi with a trek to see the silverback gorillas. Today's trek could be 30 minutes or (5) five hours - a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. After the gorilla trek, embark on your journey back to the hotel.
Tuesday 26th Nov: After breakfast we will make our way to the airport to catch our flight from Kihihi back to Entebbe.