12 Days Rwenzori and Gorilla trekking adventure

Trip overview

Come for a Uganda adventure safari. Which starts with meeting and welcoming you at Entebbe international airport

Trek Mount Stanley in the Rwenzori’s with its beautiful nature and summit the margarita peak, search for lions and other wildlife in Queen Elizabeth national park.

Trek and meet Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National park, relax at Lake Bunyonyi Island and departure to the airport for your flight back home. Unforgettable journey

 

Your safari highlights

• Meet and welcome you at the airport

• Explore Kampala city

• Trek and summit Mount Stanley

• See lions and other wildlife in queen Elizabeth national park

• Meet and trek Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park.

• Relax at lake bunyonyi island

Day 1

Arrival and pick up from the airport in Entebbe

 

Upon arrival in Uganda you will be welcomed by a presentative from Rwatata safaris and you will be transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe.

Main Destination: Entebbe (City)

Accommodation: Gorilla African guest House

Meal plan: All meals included and Soft drinks

 

DAY 2

Transfer from Entebbe to the foothills of Rwenzori Mountain in kasese town

 

After an Early breakfast, we will depart from Entebbe and Head to kasese, having a stopover in fort portal tourism city for the hot lunch, then after lunch we drive to your reserved Accommodation and relax

Main Destination: Kasese

Accommodation: Ruboni community camp

Meals & Drinks: All meals included and soft drinks

 

DAY 3

Transfer from your hotel in kasese to mihunga park gate (1615m) and Hike to Nyabitaba Hut (2651m

On this day take your breakfast at 7am then we drive to Rwenzori mountain park gate where you will meet all the guides, potters, chefs and you will check on the hiking gears to ensure that you have received the equipment's of your size during the summiting day.

 

After the guide will introduce you to the park warden and receive an induction, briefing and registration before starting the trek.

 

Thereafter, you will officially begin the hike by crossing the bridge which follows a long the Mubuku River. You will cross the Mahoma tributary before starting a long steep ascent onto a giant ridge until you reach Nyabitaba Hut at 2651m. During this part of the trail you will pass in the grass land, Montana forest zone and heather which are tropical rain forests, on the right hand side you will see Portal peaks, you may be lucky enough to hear or see chimpanzees calls and to see Black and White Columbus monkeys, Blue monkeys, and the brilliant Rwenzori Turaco and see different chameleons, you will pass through different rivers and waterfalls until you reach Nyabitaba Camp.

Hike duration: 5 -6 hours. Elevation height: 1,036m

 

DAY 4

Trek from Nyabitaba (2651m asl.) – John Matte Camp (3505m asl.)

 

From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge,

Just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest,

Traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss- covered rock.

 From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the Zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut. Hike duration: 7 – 8 hours. Elevation height: 854m

 

DAY 5

Trek from John Matte (3505m asl.) – Bujuku Camp (3962m asl.)

 

From John Matte Hut, the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias.

Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below.

The upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West.

Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass.

 This camp is good for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of peaks Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut.

 

Hike duration: 4 – 5 hours. Elevation height: 457m

 

 

Day 6

 Bujuku (3962m asl.) – Elena Camp (4541m asl)

Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical and forest of Groundsel Gully. Turn to your right up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders, while the trail on your left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes the trail on the left leads those who are not climbing Margherita Peak to Kitandara Hut.

Those climbing the peak will have their Dinner and overnight at the coolly and Icy Elena Hut.

Hike duration: 5 – 6 hours. Elevation height: 579mTrek from Bujuku (3962m asl.) – Elena Camp (4541m asl)

 

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Day 7 Elena Hut (4541m asl.) – Margherita Peak (5109m asl.) – Kitandara Camp (4430m asl)

 

Very early in the morning, you attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita of Mount Stanley.

 

To reach the summit of Margherita, the climb takes about 4 -5 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides.

 

Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzori Mountains.

 

Then Descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut will take you about 2 – 3hours.

After your lunch at Elena hut, descend to the Scott-Elliot pass (4372m asl.), where there are spectacular views of Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke.

 

After, the trail passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend, past the Kitandara Lakes.

 

Day 8

Descend from Kitandara (4430m asl.) – Guy Yeoman (3261m asl)

 

From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass 4282m asl.

 

At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long high alpine mossy.

 

Thereafter start the descend through steep rocky trails and the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906 and then an overnight at Guy yeoman camp.

Hike duration: 6 – 7 hours.

 

Day 9

 Guy Yeoman (3261m asl.) – Nyabitaba (2651m asl.) – Mihunga Gate (1615m asl.)

Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit.

Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your Hike around midday

Descent duration: 6 – 7 hours

Upon the arrival, you will be welcomed by the community with the traditional dance celebrating for your success on conquering Rwenzori Mountain that is top most part of Uganda.

 You will be transferred to queen Elizabeth national park, check in your accommodation, have lunch and relax for the rest of the day.

Main destination: Queen Elizabeth national park

Accommodation at Engiri lodge

 

DAY 10

Morning Game Drive and Kazinga channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast in the morning, you will drive to kasenyi Plain for an early morning game drive which will take Around 3 to 4 hours looking for wildlife like lions, Leopards, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs and bushbuck among others. You will return to your lodge for lunch and in the Afternoon go for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you will spot some of the animals you could have missed during the game drive coming to take Water on the shores of the channel. This is a 42km Channel that joins Lake Edward and George. This trip Passes through the highest concentration of hippos in Africa and offers a stunning platform for photography, Bird watching and game viewing. The park has got 550 Resident species. After the boat cruise transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park and upon arrival check-in at your reserved lodge and spend the evening relaxing and preparing for next day's Adventure.

 

Main Destination: Bwindi impenetrable national park

Accommodation: Ride for a woman

Meals & Drinks: All meals included and drinking water

 

Day 11

Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi (BUHOMA SECTOR) and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Island

 

This is the highlight of the safari, have briefing early enough and after proceed to the park to search for the Mountain gorillas. Expect to walk a long distance in steep

 

And muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe the Gorillas Closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and Unforgettable experience! After this amazing hours with these giants we transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Island and check in your lodge for relaxation and overnight

Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Island

Accommodation: Bunyonyi overland resort

Meals & Drinks: All meals included and drinking water

 

DAY 12

Departure to Entebbe international airport for your flight

On this day wake up early enough, have breakfast and your driver guide will transfer you to Kampala with a stopover for lunch at the equator and photo moments, reaching in Entebbe early evening for your flight back home.

Main Destination: Entebbe airport

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

END OF THE ADVENTURE

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PRICE: Due to the customizable nature of this trip and varying group sizes, all prices are given as quotations in consultation. please contact us with ideas what your safari might include and we'll prepare a quotation just for you!

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Package Include:

• Park fees

• Gorilla permit $800

• Rwenzori trekking permit

• All activities

 

• All accommodation

• Soft drinks

 

• A professional driver/guide

 

• All transportation

 

• All Taxes/VAT

 

• Roundtrip airport transfer

 

• All Meals

 

• All Rwenzori Mountain trekking equipment’s

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EXCLUDES

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

• Tips (Tips)

• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)     

• Heavy Drink like beer

• Personal expenses like cigarette’s

 

Note: Rwenzori mountain trekking packing list

• 1 day bag (small bag big enough to carry your packed lunch, rain gear, drinking water, and camera)

 

 

 

• Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots

 

• Several pairs of woolen socks

 

• Trekking trousers

 

• Warm layers

 

• Woolen gap, gloves

 

• A torch/headlamp and batteries

 

• 1 backpacking backpack (porter will carry)

• 1 pair of jogging shoes

• 1 sun hat

• Handkerchiefs

• 1 pair of snow glasses

• Leggings up to the knee (Gaiters)

 

• Rain jacket and rain-proof trousers

• Photo equipment

• Pocket knife

 

• First Aid Kit:

• Stomach medicine

• Headache medicine

• 1 elastic bandage

• Water purification tablets

• Vitamin C tablets

• Altitude sickness medication

• Sun lotion

• Lip ointment