14-Day Rwenzori Margherita Peak and Gorilla Trekking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, followed by a professional meet and greet and seamless transfer to your hotel in Entebbe. Enjoy a relaxed evening to recover from travel and prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay in a comfortable, well-appointed hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Kabira Country Club

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kasese

Depart westward through scenic countryside toward Kasese, passing lush tea plantations and crater lakes near Fort Portal. This picturesque drive offers a preview of Uganda’s diverse landscapes.
Arrive at the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains National Park for overnight.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Rwenzori International Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kasese (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek start from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut

Begin your trek with a detailed park briefing at Nyakalengija before entering dense montane forest. Cross the Mahoma River and ascend through rich biodiversity zones within Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
Overnight at Nyabitaba Hut, surrounded by pristine wilderness.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Nyabitaba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyabitaba to John Matte Hut

Proceed across the Kurt Shafer Bridge, transitioning from bamboo forests into heather vegetation. The trail offers dramatic scenery and increasing altitude challenges within Rwenzori Mountains.
Overnight at John Matte Hut with spectacular mountain views.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

John Matte Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

John Matte to Bujuku Hut

After morning breakfast, trek across the famed Bujuku bog, a unique high-altitude wetland, with clear views of Mount Stanley and Mount Baker.
This stage highlights the dramatic alpine environment with montane vegetation.
Overnight at Bujuku Hut near Lake Bujuku.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Bujuku Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Acclimatization in Bujuku

Spend the day acclimatizing at Bujuku, exploring the surroundings including Lake Bujuku.
Short, guided hikes support altitude adjustment while allowing appreciation of the alpine ecosystem within Rwenzori Mountains. Essential preparation for the summit phase.
Overnight stay at the hut.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Bujuku Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bujuku to Elena Hut

Ascend from Bujuku Hut via Scott Elliot Pass into the alpine and glacial zone of Mount Stanley.
Steep, rugged terrain marks this transition to high altitude.
Arrive at Elena Hut for overnight rest and essential preparation ahead of the summit attempt.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Elena Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Margherita Peak and descend to Kitandara

At Midnight, you will wake-up prepare to start your hike to the summit.
You will start Glacier crossing with ropes and harnesses you will be le to the Margherita Peak.
You will have a moment of pictures and later descend back Kitandara Hut
 10–14 hour round trek
Overnight: Kitandara.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Kitandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Katandara to Guy Yeoman Hut

After morning breakfast, descend from Kitandara via Freshfield Pass, enjoying panoramic views of Rwenzori Mountains.
The trek transitions through alpine and montane zones as you move lower in altitude.
Overnight stay at Guy Yeoman Hut surrounded by pristine nature.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Guy Yeoman Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Descend to Nyabitaba

Continue your descent through the Rwenzori’s diverse ecosystems, passing Kichuchu and montane forest zones. Observe unique flora and fauna along the trail while retracing your path through the mountains.
Overnight at Nyabitaba Hut, reflecting on the expedition’s achievements.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Nyabitaba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Exit Mountains and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Morning breakfast, then descend to Nyakalengija and transfer west to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Transition from alpine landscapes to dense rainforest in preparation for wildlife encounters.
Arrive at your lodge for overnight stay near the park entrance.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After a ranger briefing, trek into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park under guides to encounter endangered mountain gorillas. Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Return to lodge for overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Batwa Cultural Experience

Visit the indigenous Batwa community near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Experience traditional forest survival skills, storytelling, and cultural dance, gaining unique insight into one of Uganda’s oldest and most vibrant forest communities.
Overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return transfer to Entebbe Airport for Departure

Conclude your unforgettable Ugandan journey with a scenic drive back to Entebbe.
Upon arrival, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, reflecting on alpine adventures, gorilla encounters, and rich cultural experiences.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.