The 7 Best Cycling Tours in Uganda

1.3 Hours Guided Cycling Tour Across Lake Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $60Our pick

Start at Beach House Gardens in Ggaba at 8:00 am, cross Lake Victoria by local boat, then ride 20 to 25 km on narrow dirt trails with an English-speaking guide. Bikes, helmets, a soft drink, and a Ugandan Rolex snack are included.

“A great cycling experience just outside of Kampala. It was rainy season, so the ride was muddy in areas, but still fun. Zaga was a great host leading me through trails on the east side of Lake Victoria. Added bonus was the bike ride crossing the lake. You'll see various birds diving into the water hunting for fish.”

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2.Lake Victoria Island Cycling Tour from Kampala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $62

Leave Kampala at 8:00 a.m. for a private, guided 20-kilometer cycle through Lake Victoria countryside. Cross the lake by boat, ride village and forest roads, and stop for a soda and snacks. Guides such as Francis and Jims have led this outing, though your assigned guide may differ.

“I loved everything from responsive engagement during the booking process, prompt and courteous pickup at the hotel, to quick and efficient gear collection and boat ride across the lake to an exhilarating ride through the countryside and villaRead more”

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3.7 Hours Guided Cycling Tour to Sezibwa Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $73

Set out from Ggaba at 8:00 am with guides such as James, JB, Mandela, Zaga, or Michael. Cruise Lake Victoria, cycle rough rural roads past farms and villages, and reach Sezibwa Falls. The 70 km route is beautiful but demanding, so bring water, sunscreen, and stamina.

“It was an great experience, but it was tough. Good bikes. Our guide James was great. Bumpy roads. Rolex, the local snack was good.”

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4.Half day Kampala City Motor Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $35Best value

Ride or walk through Kampala with guides Jesh and Umuru, visiting Gaddafi Mosque, Owino Market, Kabaka’s Palace, the Uganda Museum, Baha’i Temple, Katanga, and Makerere University. You’ll also sample local food and receive bottled water and snacks.

“Hallo, it was really excelent tour. Good mens with motorbike. You will not regret, if you will choise this tour. Thank you Jesh and Umuru”

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5.Lake Victoria Island Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Meet at Ggaba Beach House Gardens for a 30-minute Lake Victoria boat ride, then cycle about 20 kilometers through villages, plantations, forest, gravel roads, and trails. Guides James and Michael adjust the pace and route, with a Ugandan snack, soft drink, and beach stop included.

“Had a fantastic half day tour with my guide James. The bike was in pristine condition, lots of gears, pumped up wheels - essentially new. I was given a helmet too. I felt safe at all times. We spent 3 hours riding round the various trails. I’m definitely more of a leisurely cyclist but James didn’t mind at all, he even encouraged me to get walk with the bike if I needed to on some of the hillier/slippery parts. The nature was super beautiful. Plantations, forests, beach. An added bonus was experiencing James’ friendly relationships with the locals and children. And a yummy rolex to top everything off! Would highly…”

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6.2 Days Cycling Safari To Lake Mburo National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $575

Ride mountain bikes along the edge and inside Lake Mburo National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Aaron, then spend one night on full board. The two-day trip includes Kampala transfers, bikes, helmets, water, an Equator stop, and two guided rides. A night game safari is extra.

“A very good way to get away from the city center of Kampala for a two days cycling tour in Lake Mburo National Park.”

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7.KAMPALA MOTOR BIKE TOURS (boda boda tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day

Start at 8:30am with an English-speaking guide and motorcycle pickup in Kampala. Ride between major sights, then walk through markets and historic sites including Gaddafi Mosque, Kabaka’s Palace, Kasubi Tombs, Katanga, and the Uganda Museum. Jesh is one named guide associated with the tour.

“I’m very satisfied our tour guide support! He is knowledgeable and drives so safely.”

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