Day 1: Depart for Kibale forest national park arriving in the afternoon. Overnight at Ndali lodge or Tooro Resort.
Day 2: Kibale Chips Natural Haven: Early morning breakfast, walk to the parks headquarters for briefing and embark on a chimp trail in the dense forest – listen in to the hooting as the cousin of man- the Chimpanzees communicate to each other and jumping from tree to tree. After the trilling activity, go for your lunch and an evening transfer to Rwenzori Mountains with an overnight at Margherita Hotel
Day 3: Begin the climb – to Nyabitaba Hut (2650m). After breakfast drive to Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m). Make final arrangements for a guide and porters. Begin hiking up to Nyabitaba hut. Walk through the banana gardens on the side of the steep foothills, past the typical Bakonjo homesteads. Follow the trail along the Mubuku River, through landslides and up and down rocks and bluffs. Cross the Mahoma River and climb steeply through bracken fern slopes and Podocarpus forest to Nyabitaba Hut for overnight (Full board)
Day 4:To John Matte Hut (3350m). The trail from Nyabitaba drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Bujuku and Mubuku Rivers. A steep ascent through bamboo forest, traversing a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From Nyamileju rock shelter, on clear days, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be glimpsed before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. The final stretch to the hut is across a tiring bog, the first of many for which the mountain is infamous (Full Board).
John Matte Hut (3350m).
Day 5:To Bujuku Hut (3900m). Immediately after John Matte Hut, the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, 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. A spectacular setting but it can be very cold, even for the Rwenzoris. (Full Board).
Bujuku Hut (3900m).
Day 6:To Elena Hut (4541m). Leaving Bujuku, through more bog, the trail climbs the steep slopes west of the lake, passing through the magical Groundsel Gully as it ascends to Scott-Elliot Pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail splits into two. The right leads up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders. The left path leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes. For those sleeping at the basic Elena Hut is prepared for a cold and icy night (Full Board).
Day 7: Climbing Margherita peak (5109m) continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. Depending on the weather and the individual’s acclimatization, it can be a four to seven hour walk to the summit of Margherita. This is a tough walk over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. It is only for the physically fit and is a technical climb which requires roping up, crampons and appropriate equipment for cold, windy and icy conditions. It is best to attempt the final climb in a minimum group of 4 – two climbers and two guides; (a supplement for the extra guide has to be paid for at the time of booking). Climb on to the glacier, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Subject to altitude sickness, fog and weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita, crown of the Rwenzoris. Due to the altitude and the tough conditions not everybody will make it to the summit so do not be disappointed if you do not. Returning to Scott-Elliot pass, there are spectacular views back to Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke, up to Mount Stanley and down to the Kitandara Lakes. Once over the pass the trail enters an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders. Descend to the Kitandara Hut for overnight, past the Kitandara Lakes. (For those who do not wish to climb the peak, a more restful day walking from Elena Hut to Kitandara Hut 4,023m.) (Full Board).
Margherita peak (5109m)
Day 8: To Guy Yeoman Hut (3260m). From Kitandara, the trail 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. On a clear day there are views into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, the long muddy descent continues, passing the rock shelter at Bujangolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906 (Full Board).
Day 9: To Nyabitaba (2650m). The path down can be slippery and muddy with little to hold on to and requires careful balancing over the vertical mud or steep rock. An overnight stop at the Nyabitaba Hut is a pleasant rest after the exertion of the previous days (Full Board).
Day 10: To Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m)- Queen Elizabeth National Park. A gentle descent down the muddy paths to the trailhead, arriving late morning.Lunch in Kasese. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, game viewing on the way. Overnight at Mweya safari lodge or Institute of Ecology.
Buffalo
Day 11: Queen Elizabeth National Park : Early morning, breakfast, game drive and afternoon boat ride at the Kazinga Channel. Return to Mweya safari lodge or Institute of Ecology for an overnight.
Elephant – Queen Elizabeth
Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Forest National Park : Breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest for lunch, dinner and overnight at Mantana Luxury Tented Camp or Buhoma Community Bandas on full board basis.
Lion climber
Day 13: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: After breakfast, go for morning Gorilla tracking, have breakfast and afternoon village walk to the pygmies; overnight on full board basis.
Day 14: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Bunyonyi: Breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, through the beautiful Kabale highlands popular known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Overnight at Bunyonyi Resort / Bunyonyi Overland camp.
Batwa Welcome dance
Day 15:Lake Bunyonyi :After breakfast , go for a morning boat ride and a visit to the fishing villages.Dinner , overnight at Bunyonyi Resort / Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland camp.
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 16: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park: Breakfast ; depart for Lake Mburo , Lunch in Mbarara ; arriving in the afternoon for an overnight at Mantana tented camp or Rwonyo Guest house.
Apalis_ Porphyrolaema
Day 17: Lake Maburo National Park – Kampala: After breakfase, go for a morning game drive and boat ride; lunch. Transfer to Kampala for an overnight at Serena Hotel/ Hotel Africana Hotel.
Elephant Queen Elizabeth
Day 18: Kampala – Jinja : After your breakfast , depart for Jinja to Raft the River Nile for the Whole day, lunch, before returning to Kampala in the evening for overnight at Serena Hotel /Africana Hotel or Holiday Express Hotel, bed and breakfast.
Flipping_rafting in Bujagali
Day 19: Kampala: Spend your time visiting shops and markets that will help you select souvenirs to take home. In the afternoon take a tour of the cultural set ups of the city, overnight at Holiday Express Hotel, bed and breakfast.
Fruit market
Day 20: Kampala – Entebbe: After breakfast, depending at you time of departure, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.
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Inclusive: Full board and meals during the hike, accommodation in huts and hotels, Transfer with four wheel drive minibus, Guide and porters, cooker, Park Entrance fees, Rescue fees in case of emergency rescue on Rwenzori Mountains, Park entrance fees, boat launches, gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits, city tour and transport.
The price excludes: Flight and travel insurance, Equipment for the hike, Alcohol, tips, cigarettes, laundry and any other expense and rafting fees ($ 120 per person).
