The Best Trails in Western Region (Uganda)

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Kinabalu

Distance

164.04mi

Elevation +

3504f

TrailRank

48

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Three days safari in the Queen Elizabeth Fall National Park, including the river safari by boat in Kazinga Channel and chimp tracking walk in Kianbura Gorge. We camped in Mweya peninsula for two days.

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Lake Bunyonyi hike

Hiking

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Hetalu

Distance

5.95mi

Elevation +

610f

TrailRank

38

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From Rutinda to Itambira island This was a fast and easy walk. Easy to make a round trip if you want. This can also be easily done within one day from Kabale alltho I recommen to stay at one of the many options at lake ...

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Golden Monkeys Walk

Hiking

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Maurizio Pittau

Distance

5.00mi

Elevation +

928f

TrailRank

34

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Golden Monkeys are beautiful, unique primates found on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo. In Uganda, golden monkey trekking is done in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in...

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Bwamba pass, Rwenzori mountains, Uganda

Hiking

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robynadavis

Distance

11.39mi

Elevation +

4318f

TrailRank

34

This hike takes place in the Rwenzori mountains, about a 30 minute drive from Fort Portal. We hired a guide, and also had to take a ranger with a rifle. This 8 hour day hike cost around $90USD per person. You can get mor...

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Bunyonyi-Bwindi Day 1

Hiking

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Jordi Bach Codina

Distance

12.82mi

Elevation +

2467f

TrailRank

33

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This magnificent trek passes through lakes, mountains and communities in Uganda, offering the opportunity to have an authentic local experience. Andrew and the team at OM Hostel are the organizers, you can find more info...

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Safari in Murchinson Falls National Park

Off Road

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Kinabalu

Distance

166.09mi

Elevation +

8087f

TrailRank

33

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Three days safari in the Murchison Fall National Park. The first day we toured from the main entrance to a river delta in the shores of Lake Albert, where we set up our camp. Very good area for game driving. The second d...

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MBURO NP - UGANDA - KGB - 63K

Mountain Bike

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Luc Boydens

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Distance

40.71mi

Elevation +

1870f

TrailRank

33

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Great biking loop starting from Rwakobo Rock Lodge, first going around the park, with a stop over at KM 42 at Kazuma Lookout where we had lunch, followed by 20K inside the park. Puncture repair kit necessary. Beware of b...

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BUDONGO FOREST (MASINDI TO BUSINGIRO) - 59K - UGANDA - KGB

Mountain Bike

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Luc Boydens

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Distance

37.33mi

Elevation +

2297f

TrailRank

30

A tough bike ride through Budongo Forest, starting from Masindi Hotel (which has excellent camping facilities) the trail is quite bushy in the first part in the forest till the T junction at KM39. Afterwards, all the way...

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Ruhija to Rushaga

Mountain Bike

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CJMEmmo

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Distance

22.72mi

Elevation +

3346f

TrailRank

30

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Along the road through the forest and down to Nshanjara. From there a sometimes technical, often beautiful single track along the edge of the forest to Rushaga

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Buhoma Gorilla trek and ride home

Hiking

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Butchb1

Distance

12.73mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

30

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Buhoma lodge to gorillas to a parking lot in the forest of Bwindi impenetrable forest The hiking was 5.5 miles and very difficult you must have a paid guide to go with (includes armed escorts to prevent getting stomped ...

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Bunyonyi - Buhoma Day 4

Hiking

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Jordi Bach Codina

Distance

13.93mi

Elevation +

3163f

TrailRank

30

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This magnificent trek passes through lakes, mountains and communities in Uganda, offering the opportunity to have an authentic local experience. Andrew and the team at OM Hostel are the organizers, you can find more info...

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Lake Albert Lodge game ride - KGB

Mountain Bike

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FabFab

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Distance

8.44mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

29

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A gentle ride through the savannah Uganda kobs, oribis, buffaloes, an African fish eagle, a saddle-billed stork, 10 cyclists and many more.

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HOIMA TO LAKE ALBERT LODGE - KGB

Mountain Bike

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FabFab

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Distance

47.82mi

Elevation +

1847f

TrailRank

29

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2014 version of the Hoima-Lake Albert lodge ride. A few changes since last year: a new tarmac road and big trucks in the middle of the reserve.

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Bunyonyi - Buhoma Day 2

Hiking

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Jordi Bach Codina

Distance

20.18mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

29

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This magnificent trek passes through lakes, mountains and communities in Uganda, offering the opportunity to have an authentic local experience. Andrew and the team at OM Hostel are the organizers, you can find more info...

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HOIMA TO LAKE ALBERT LODGE 78K - UGANDA - KGB

Mountain Bike

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Luc Boydens

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Distance

48.09mi

Elevation +

2392f

TrailRank

28

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Biking down the African rift... and ending at the shore of the lake watching the Blue Mountains of Congo

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Karangura

Hiking

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PiotrPKa

Distance

10.55mi

Elevation +

4324f

TrailRank

27

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Very steep both ways. Never do it during the rain. Check forecast... It took us 11h. Mud was everywhere, we didn't walk we slide...

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Crater lakes hike

Hiking

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

26

Rweteera is a place located South Fort Portal. It is by the lake Nyabikere. I'm this track we started by our place (Rweteera Safari Park) and took the sandway on the left. Immediately we left the sandway and took a narr...

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Lake Bunyonyi West

Trail Running

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

8.86mi

Elevation +

794f

TrailRank

26

Lake Bunyonyi is one of the main attractions for the tourists in Uganda. It's a very beautiful place, made for relaxing and chilling. In this track we started in the pier, and continued by the sandway on the left. When...

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Masindi

Running

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

8.89mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

26

Masindi is a small village, located North West Uganda. Is the perfect place if you want to visit Murchinson Falls. In this track we started on our hostel (Country Inn) and took to the right. At the end of the way, we to...

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Uganda Queen Elizabeth Park

Off Road

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Dieter59

Distance

30.20mi

Elevation +

164f

TrailRank

25

Gamedrive with Parkranger. You have to have a Ranger with you for this route. We saw lions, leopards,...

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Isunga Lodge mountainbike tour

Road Bike

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Bostj

Distance

17.36mi

Elevation +

1893f

TrailRank

24

Departure from Isunga Lodge, west Uganda near Fort Portal. Mostly murram or dirt roads, and a small part on tarmac. Nice descends and long climbs, scenic views all along the route.

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Kiryanga

Trail Running

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

8.71mi

Elevation +

764f

TrailRank

24

Masindi is a small village, located North West Uganda. Is the perfect place if you want to visit Murchinson Falls. In this track we started on our hostel (Country Inn) and took to the right. At the end of the way, we to...

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Kasese with Lillian, Eddie & Irene

Running

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

6.31mi

Elevation +

331f

TrailRank

24

Kasese is a town located in the West of Uganda, close to Congo. It's very convenient to get to Rwenzori National Park or to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We started in our home and turned left. In the main street we tu...

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Rweteera

Trail Running

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

8.79mi

Elevation +

1037f

TrailRank

24

Rweteera is a place located South Fort Portal. It is by the lake Nyabikere. I'm this track we started by our place (Rweteera Safari Park) and took the sandway on the right. We continued by it until the road, that we too...

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LakeMutanda

Mountain Bike

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Grit Techel

Distance

28.30mi

Elevation +

2828f

TrailRank

24

starting to head north from mutanda lodge the trail leaves the road after a few km. You may want to continue on the road - unless you really like carrying your bike!

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