15-Day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing & Gorilla Trekking Trip

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kampala/Entebbe transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

From your residence in Entebbe, your guide driver meets you, shortly after safari briefing transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive through the tea estates and farmland gives you a glimpse of Uganda's beauty. In afternoon you will do the Bigodi wetlands Community walk. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale National Park transfer to Rwenzori Mountains National Park

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu visitors centre. At Kanyanchu, you will meet with a senior ranger guide who will lead the hike in the forest with searching for a family of Chimpanzees. When you find them, you're permitted to be with them for an hour. Afterwards return back to the starting point for issuance of Trekking certificate. After this amazing adventure transfer to rwenzori Mountains National Park a head of your Rwenzori Mountain hiking & trekking adventure. Overnight at Trekkers hostel.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel

• Budget guest houseless than 1hr drive from Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (1)

Start at Trekkers at 1,450 meters & sleep at Sine Hut at 2,596m being a height gain of 1,146m, or those who are fit & want to proceed to Kalalama Camp at 3,134m may do so & apart from the fantastic views, it gives you more time at Mutinda Camp where you may climb up to Mutinda Lookout at 3,975m
You start by walking up the valley floor through tall forest trees of the Afro Montane Forest Zone. This is a steady climb with multitudes of birds & a chance of seeing blue monkeys scampering off thru the forest. At times visitors may see troupes of 15 - 20 B/W Colobus monkeys as they swing through the tree tops. There are rare sightings of the L’Hoest monkey which are part of the Bukonzo cultural emblems & are protected by the virtue of the King ( Omusinga) or you may hear wild Chimpanzee in the distance Vocalizing. There is wide variety of plant species from forest trees to bamboos thickets, low shrubs, >> (this form allows 1,000 characters, more to read will provided in the inquiry).

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Sine Hut

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (2)

Trek starts at 8.30am & almost immediately you enter the Bamboo-Mimulopsis Zone which is steep climb with many high steps. In the wet season the bamboo zone is rather muddy & slippery making the going slow. However the atmosphere & the forest is beautiful as you climb 551m altitude & a distance of 1.8km to Kalalama Camp at 3,147m which is in the Heather-Rapanea Zone where you can take a rest & a quick cup of tea or coffee before heading on to Mutinda Camp. The trail meanders up & over several small knolls along a ridge top then drops down the side of the valley before climbing again, & in doing so cross several small streams & pass close to moss covered waterfalls. You then climb steadily along the side of a beautiful mossy river which tumbles down over the rocks under the Giant Heather trees whose trunks are covered in green moss with old man beards (Usnea lichen) hanging from the branches. >> (this form allows 1,000 characters, more to read will provided in the inquiry).

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mutinda Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (3)

The trail to Bugata Camp is boggy particularly in the wet season but with a little skill you can step from tussock to tussock to make the going easier. First you cross the Mutinda valley through the tussock grass & everlasting flowers interspersed with many Giant Lobelias before climbing a steep section up to the Namusangi Valley (3,840m), with sheer waterfalls & looking back you get fantastic views of Mutinda Peaks. The Namusangi Valley is wide, with many ups & downs as the trail climbs steadily to Bugata Camp at 4,100m.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bugata Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (4)

Trekking to Hunwick’s Camp thru Bamwanjarra Pass. As you leave Bugata Camp you pass up a ridge then drop down slightly before ascending to Bamwanjarra Pass at 4,450m there’s a hut should the weather turn bad. From the pass on a clear day you get excellent views of the 3 main peaks. The trail passes down the valley & around the edge of some bogs & thick ever green vegetation, moss, giant groundsel & lobelia. Here is possibly the best place in all the Rwenzori to observe the Malachite Sunbird as it feeds on the many lobelia flowers & a known breeding site. Farther on there’s some steep sections before a steady climb up & over a ridge to Hunwick’s Camp which is situated on the top of a deep valley & has good views of Mt Stanley, Mt Baker, Weismanns Peak & McConnell’s Prong.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Hunwick's Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (5)

From Hunwick’s we pass down & across the valley floor to Lake Kitendara which is very stunning with deep water & beautiful vegetation. From here you climb up Scott Elliott’s pass then up the ridge to Margherita Camp 4,485m that’s situated btn some huge rocks & offering some shelter from the strong winds. This is the very spot where the Duke of Abruzzi camped when making his climb to Margherita Peak in 1906.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Margherita Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (6)

Wake up at 2am & catch an early breakfast before heading off to climb Mt Stanley at 2.30am. This is necessary as the weather has changed a lot & often even during the dryer season the mountain is closed in with heavy clouds & snow falls from 1pm-4pm and this happens within a short period of 10 to 15 minutes as the clouds rise up from the extensive Congo rainforests. During January & February 2017 clients were closed in & unable to walk during heavy snow storms which previously were not heard of during the dryer season & arrived back at Margherita camp well after dark with one group arriving back at 11pm totally exhausted.
Due to this change in weather there’s set a strict turn around time of 10am so if you do not reach the peak before then you must turn around regardless of the disappointment in the interests of safety. >> (this form allows 1,000 characters, more to read will provided in the inquiry).

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Hunwick's Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (7)

Distance to Kiharo Camp 11km Time taken to walk 4 - 7 hours
From Hunwick’s Camp, start the day by climbing up a ridge towards McConnell’s Prong where you get the best views of all 3 peaks & Scott Elliott’s Pass be4 reaching Oliver’s Pass at 4,505m. The distance from Hunwick’s Camp to the top of Olivers Pass is 3km The trail then cuts across below Weismann’s Peak to the confluence of the Nyamwamba River which flows down thought Kilembe & Kasese to Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
If you wish to climb Weismanns Peak 4,620m from Olivers pass you may do so at an extra cost of $50 each. On a clear day you get fantastic views of Margherita & Mt Stanley, Mt Speke & Mt Baker.
After crossing the confluence the trail meanders down the valley to Kiharo Camp at which is situated in a deep valley with high cliffs & dense vegetation. >> (this form allows 1,000 characters, more to read will provided in the inquiry).

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Kiharo Camp

• Budget mountain hutin Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking, Climbing & Hiking (8) - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Distance Kiharo Camp to the park gate 16km & another 2.8km down to Trekkers Hostel & Time to walk 5 - 8 hours so there’s a need to leave Kiharo early.
The trail down the Nyamwamba Valley is mostly downhill & absolutely stunning with beautiful views, moss covered rocks along the river, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys & forests are possibly the best in the Rwenzori Mountains.
This area has the largest population of Rwenzori Red Duikers anywhere in the National Park. A few kilometres down the river it becomes steeper with multitudes of stunning waterfalls. After the waterfalls climb up & over a high ridge then down though the dense forests with stunning views of the valley below. Stop at Forest View Camp for lunch before proceeding back to the Base Camp. A great experience & ending to a fantastic trekking will be followed by a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive & Boat Cruise Safari, Queen Elizabeth National Park

An early morning breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Kasenyi for a game drive. Kasenyi plains with highest concentration of prey that attracts predators & which creates chances to encounter some of the big cats present in Queen Elizabeth National park while on this game drive adventure. In the afternoon participate on the boat cruise at Kazinga Channel that connects lake Edward and Lake George. During the two hours boat cruise safari, a lot of aquatic, semiaquatic, terrestrial & birdlife will be encountered marking the greatest day in Queen Elizabeth National park. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Queen Elizabeth National Park transfer to Bemwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After a leisurely morning breakfast transfer to Bwindi Mgahinga Gorilla National Park a head of Uganda gorilla trekking adventure. The drive is characterized by kigezi rolling hills & the Virunga volcanoes view are amazing. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the ranger station for Gorilla Trekking Briefing on dos & don’ts while you will be interacting with gorillas, afterwards you will be accompanied by a senior ranger guide & hike into the forest in search of gorillas. Once you find them, you will be allowed to stay with them for an hour & After the experience return back to the lodge. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda- Kigali, Rwanda

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Ntebeko visitors center a head of the Golden Monkey Trekking Tour. It's a unique experience that will enhance your primate safari in Uganda! You will be led by a ranger guide and hike up into the volcanoes in search of these endangered monkeys and after you find them, you’ll be allowed to stay with them for an hour and then return to the trailhead to begin your journey to Kigali, Rwanda. Overnight at Hotel Des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel Des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kigali Rwanda Transfer to the airport for Departure

A leisurely morning breakfast, visit the kigali genocide museum to pay your last respect to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide against Tutsi and depending on your outbound flight, this will be followed by a transfer to the airport targeting for your outbound flight marking the end of the 15 Day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing, Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife Safari. End.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.