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Arrival
Day 1
Airport pick up and transfer to Kibale Forest national park
Airport pick up and transfer to Kibale Forest national park
You will be met by our guide at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport and transferred west of the Country to Kibale forest park, the best destination for chimpanzee tracking in Africa, enjoy a hot lunch in fort portal before proceeding to your booked accommodation in Kibale national park for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Little Monkey Camp
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest, transfer to Rwenzori mountains national park via crater lakes
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest, transfer to Rwenzori mountains national park via crater lakes
Have an early breakfast and drive to Kanyanchu visitors centre in Kibale forest national park to attending briefing by 8am to prepare for tracking the habituated Chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
After briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimpanzee chimpanzee tracking, you will join other tourists in groups of 8 and will be led by an armed ranger guide to track the Chimpanzees.
A long the way you will see velvet monkeys, white colobus monkeys, birds, old and giant forests and sometimes forest elephants until you find the chimpanzees.
Chimpanzee tracking takes 2-6 hours depending on where you meet the Chimpanzees. You will be allowed an hour with the chimpanzees after spotting them before returning from the trek in the forest.
Later after lunch, you will go for crater lakes hike to enjoy the beautiful views of three crater lakes at Top of the world, later, drive across Lake twin lakes of Nyina Mbuga on your way to the Rwenzori mountains national park late in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Tj Global Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Mihunga gate at 1651m asl to Nyabitaba camp at 2651m asl
Transfer to Mihunga gate at 1651m asl to Nyabitaba camp at 2651m asl
To begin your 9 days Rwenzori mountains trekking with 3 peaks summit you will be transferred to Mihunga park gate for the trip briefing and organizing your equipment your driver guide. The Central circuit trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary beyond which it follows a thick forest along the Mubuku River, crossing its Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut. During this part of the trip you may hear chimpanzee and see black and white colobus, blue monkey and the brilliantly coloured Rwenzori turraco.
Hike duration: 6 -7 hours. Elevation height: 1,036m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Nyabitaba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer from Nyabitaba camp to John Matte Camp at 3505m asl
Transfer from Nyabitaba camp to John Matte Camp at 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.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- John Matte Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer from John Matte to Bujuku camp at 3962m asl
Transfer from John Matte to Bujuku camp at 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.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Bujuku Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer from Bujuku camp to Mt Speke at 4192m asl and back to Bujuku camp at 3962m asl
Transfer from Bujuku camp to Mt Speke at 4192m asl and back to Bujuku camp at 3962m asl
Early in the morning start the hike through stullmans pass (4192m asl.) and spectacular views of Virunga National park of DR Congo to Victorio Emanuele peak.
Ascend duration: 4 – 5 hours. Elevation height: 230m
Prepare to descend back to Bujuku camp from Vittorio Emanuele with views of Bujuku valley and Lake Bujuku, Margherita and Albert peaks on Mount Stanley, and Mount Baker for an overnight at Bujuku Camp.
Descend duration: 3 – 4hours.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Bujuku Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer from Bujuku camp to Elena camp at 4541m asl
Transfer from Bujuku camp to Elena camp at 4541m asl
Leaving Bujuku Camp, 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: 579m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Elena Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer from Elena hut to Margherita peak and back to Kitandara camp 4430m asl
Transfer from Elena hut to Margherita peak and back to 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 and at an ascent elevation of 568m. 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 in the Rwenzori Mountains. The Descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut takes about 2 – 3hours.
After your lunch at Elena hut, descend to the Scott-Elliot pass (4372m asl.), where there are spectacular views of Lake Bujuku and Mount Speke. After, the trail passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara Lakes for dinner and overnight at the Kitandara camp.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Kitandara Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer from Kitandara camp to Mount Baker and to low Kitandara camp 4066m asl
Transfer from Kitandara camp to Mount Baker and to low Kitandara camp 4066m asl
The ascend starts early morning from Kitandara Camp through Fresh Field pass (4215m asl.) with views of DR Congo up to Edward peak.
Ascend Duration: 5 – 6 hours. Elevation height: 413m
From Edward peak descend back to Fresh Field pass and then proceed descending back to the lower Lake Kitandara camp arriving late in the afternoon for an overnight.
Descend duration: 4 – 5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Kitandara Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Descend from Kitandara to Guy yeoman at 3505m asl
Descend from Kitandara to Guy yeoman at 3505m 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.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Guy Yeoman Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Descend from Guy yeoman to Nyabitaba and exit Mihunga gate to Kasese town
Descend from Guy yeoman to Nyabitaba and exit Mihunga gate to Kasese town
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. Descend back to Nyabitaba Camp and then Mihunga gate to be picked by your driver guide for an overnight in Kasese town.
Descent duration: 7 – 8 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kasese (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Tj Global Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer from Kasese to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Transfer from Kasese to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Have an early morning breakfast and check out of your accommodation for a transfer to Bwindi forest for your gorilla trekking adventure in the misty hills of southern Uganda.
Drive through Queen Elizabeth national park crossing the Kazinga channel to continue southwards arriving in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Nshongi Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Gorilla trekking and community visit in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking and community visit in Bwindi impenetrable national park
You will have an early morning breakfast and thereafter be transferred by your driver guide to the park headquarters where park rangers will brief you about the regulations for gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and also you will be divided into a group of 8 visitors. You will be led by a ranger to start trekking of these gentle giants. After you encounter these gentle giants, you are allowed to spend an hour with these magnificent mountain gorillas close up in their natural habitat. Principally hikers will love the trek in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. But overall, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience!
After the gorilla trek, you will be given a certificate for succeeding a gorilla trek in Uganda/bwindi
After an afternoon rest, you will go for a walk in the community to experience the life of the local community.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Nshongi Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe international airport
Transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe international airport
After an early morning breakfast, you will then embark on your return journey from this amazing Bwindi gorilla trekking safari driving through Mbarara and on a lucky day you may have a chance to see zebras and impalas through Lake Mburo national park back Entebbe for an overnight or back home.
Around Entebbe you can visit the Juacali centre for African crafts and souvenirs if you didn’t get yourself one in Bwindi and Kasese.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
