02ND TOUR OF KARAMOJA SCHEDULED FOR #UGANDA’S INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND
(Posted 14th September 2018)
The Tour of Karamoja team and their partners invite you to the 2nd edition of the annual Mountain Bike Event taking place on the slopes of Mountain Moroto during Uganda’s Independence Weekend (6-9 October 2018).
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Dates
The tour will take place during the long weekend leading up to Independence Day.
- Arrival: Sat, 6 Oct
- Event day 1: Sun, 7 Oct
- Event day 2: Mon, 8 Oct
- Departure: Tues, 9 Oct
Trails
This year the tour will have multiple routes over a period of two full days, varying in degrees of difficulty from beginner to adventurer- weekend warrior. The trails will vary from flowy rolling to advanced and even include technical downhill trail for enduro experience.
Basecamp
There will be a basecamp with lodging options on site. We will announce more details about the basecamp closer to the event.
Event packages
The organizers designed three packages that all include a contribution to the community fund, all meals, facilities at the campsite, guides and first aid.
Comfort: Safari Lodge
Spacious ensuite safari tent with large beds located in Moroto at 15min drive from the event site.
Sharing: $235 pp
Single: $280 pp
Glamping: Canvas in the bush
Pre-pitched canvas dome tent with mattresses on a private camping area at the event site.
Sharing: $175 pp
Adventure: Pitch your own tent
Communal camp site to pitch a tent or car with rooftop tent at the event site.
Price: $130 pp
Gorilla Bikes
Bike Rental
Uganda’s Gorilla Bike brand is official partner of Tour of Karamoja 2018 and providing participants with quality bike rentals for during the event. The Gorilla Bike XT is available for $35 per day.
Book your bike in advance to make sure you can also enjoy riding through the untouched Karamoja region on a Gorilla Bike!
Jersey with Impact
For sale at $40 and all profits are invested in employing the indigenous community in trail building and maintenance.
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