Take a day trip out of the city to breathe fresh air and smell the roses, literally!
If you were blindfolded and dropped in Muduma, you would be forgiven for thinking you are perhaps 300 or 400 km out of Kampala due to the forest cover, quiet and neat village setting, and the amazingly fresh and clean air.
Description
An easy 18km (we actually mean that…. easy!), one can be back from the hike in time for lunch and relaxation at the camp ground.
The hike takes on a round trip starting at the campsite at Buyongo, then moves through the villages of Mawugulu, Jimbi, Magala, Kikwabanga, Bwereje, Walukono, Buzimwa – Katuuso and back to Buyongo.
Trip Highlights
- Day trip from Kampala
- 18 km of fresh air, beautiful flowers, rolling hills and eucalyptus plantations
The hike starts at a campsite in Buyongo, 40km from the General Post Office. At the point of exiting Northern bypass towards Bulenga/ Buloba, one will cover 34km before branching off the main road, and then 6km on a gravel road.
Following a hearty breakfast, we recommend starting the hike from the campsite at 8.30 am.
Explore Muduma on a round-trip moving through the villages of Mawugulu, Jimbi, Magala, Kikwabanga, Bwereje, Walukono, Buzimwa – Katuuso and back to Buyongo.
If you were blindfolded and dropped in Muduma, you would be forgiven for thinking you are perhaps 300 or 400km out of Kampala due to the forest cover, quiet and neat village setting, and the amazingly fresh and clean air.
The area is surrounded by some of the most beautifully organized eucalyptus plantations, parts of which can be seen even from the main highway and are part of the over 1,000 hectares that make up the Lwamunda Central Forestry Reserve (CFR).
Key Details
Location
Muduma, Uganda
Difficulty level
Easy
Trip length
5-7 hours
Distance
18 kilometres
Altitude gain
371 meters
Season
Any season
Need to know
This is a relatively easy hike, but as always, do try to wear comfortable shoes made for walking – hiking shoes or good running shoes will both work.
We also recommend camping at the beautiful and relaxing Lakes of Grace Resort, where we stayed when doing this hike in 2021. Initially started as a fish farm and weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of Kampala, it has since been converted into a beautiful recreational water body that is surrounded by green gardens and lush camping grounds.
practical details
Where to stay
Lakes of Grace Resort
0703221538 / 783204838
Hiking tour
Nkwanzi Travel
+256 704 118 692
www.nkwanzitravel.com
