$3,380 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Entebbe - Murchison Falls National Park
Entebbe - Murchison Falls National Park
Your safari will begin with our guide picking you up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe. Thereafter, you will transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via the Kampala–Luwero–Masindi route, with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track the white rhinos in the wild, followed by a lunch break. You will then proceed to the top of the falls in Murchison Falls National Park for a waterfall experience and finally drive to the lodge to retire for your overnight stay. Total travel time today is 4–5 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Have breakfast by 6:00 am and thereafter proceed into the wilderness in search of the early morning risers, with the morning game drive starting at about 6:30 am. Look out for animals such as giraffes, lions, hyenas, waterbucks, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes, as well as many species of birds including egrets, ibis, shoebill stork, marabou stork, and kingfishers. During the game drive, you may relax and enjoy a picnic on the riverbank while listening to the groans of the hippos.
After a lunch break, proceed for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This cruise is spectacular as it allows you to get up close to aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes, and elephants. Birds commonly sighted during the boat cruise include the goliath heron, kingfisher, weaver birds, bee-eaters, and cattle egrets, along with beautiful scenery along the riverbanks. Be sure to take photos as you return to the boat launch point.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Red Chilli Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Murchison Falls National Park - Fort Portal
Murchison Falls National Park - Fort Portal
After breakfast, transfer to Fort Portal on a seven-hour drive. Enjoy the jaw-dropping scenery and landscapes en route, including views of the Great Rift Valley, before proceeding to Hoima. Have a hot lunch break along the way. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge in Fort Portal, then spend some time relaxing prior to your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sandton Hotel Kasese
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Fort Portal - Rwenzori Mountains
Fort Portal - Rwenzori Mountains
Have an early morning breakfast and then check out of your accommodations to begin your travel to Kasese. The drive takes about two hours.
Rwenzori mountain climbing via the Central Circuit Trail starts at the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Mihunga Gate. Your driver-guide will drive you to the gate for the trip briefing and equipment organization. You will then begin your ascent of the “Mountains of the Moon.”
The trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary, beyond which it follows thick forest along the Mubuku River. Cross the Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba Hut. During this part of the hike, you may hear chimpanzees and see black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and the brilliantly colored Rwenzori turaco.
Hike duration: 6–7 hours.
Elevation gain: 1,036 m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
From Nyabitaba, you will follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shaffer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse 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 giant heather, lobelia, and groundsel. Finally, you will reach John Matte Hut after crossing the tiring bog. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hut.
Hike duration: 7–8 hours.
Elevation gain: 854 m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
From John Matte Hut, the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters the Lower Bigo Bog, home to giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is eventually crossed, though rarely without feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below! The Upper Bigo Bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mount Baker to the south and Mount Stanley to the west. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmanns Pass. This camp is ideal for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hut.
Hike duration: 4–5 hours.
Elevation gain: 457 m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
Early in the morning, you will start the hike through Stuhlmanns Pass (4,192 m), enjoying spectacular views of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and continuing on to Vittorio Emanuele Peak (4,890 m).
You will then prepare to descend back to Bujuku Camp from Vittorio Emanuele Peak, with views of the Bujuku Valley and Bujuku Lake, as well as Margherita and Albert Peaks on Mount Stanley and Mount Baker. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
Ascent duration: 4–5 hours.
Elevation gain: 230 m.
Descent duration: 3–4 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
Leaving Bujuku Camp, the trail continues through more bog, ascending the steep slopes west of the lake and passing through the magical forest of Groundsel Gully. Turn right to reach Elena Hut, located just below Mount Luigi di Savoia. The trail to the left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes Camp. Those not attempting Margherita Peak will descend for an overnight stay at Kitandara Camp, while climbers will have dinner and their overnight stay at the Elena Hut.
Hike duration: 5–6 hours.
Elevation gain: 579 m.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
Wake up very early at 2:00 am to attempt the climb to Margherita Peak, Mount Stanley’s highest point. The ascent takes approximately 4–5 hours, depending on weather conditions and climbing pace, covering an elevation gain of 568 m. This challenging trek crosses three glaciers, slippery rocks, ice, and exposed areas with open drops, including a traverse of the Stanley Plateau. Climbers must be prepared for fog, cold weather, and the effects of altitude while scrambling to the summit.
The descent from Margherita Peak back to Elena Hut takes about 2–3 hours. After lunch at Elena Hut, continue descending through Scott-Elliot Pass at 4,372 m, offering spectacular views of Lake Bujuku and Mount Speke. The trail passes through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, ending at Kitandara Hut for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Rwenzori Mountains
Rwenzori Mountains
From Kitandara, you will follow the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall from the base of Mount Baker. Continue along the south side of the mountain to Freshfield Pass at 4,282 m, where you can enjoy views into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north.
From the pass, traverse the high alpine moss before descending along steep rocky trails to the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the historic base camp of the 1906 Duke of Abruzzi expedition. Your overnight stay will be at the Guy Yeoman Camp.
Hike duration: 6–7 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Rwenzori Mountains - Kasese
Rwenzori Mountains - Kasese
From Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu, the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before continuing downward to Nyabitaba, completing the circuit. Descend back to Nyabitaba Camp and proceed to Mihunga Gate, where your driver-guide will meet you for your transfer to Kasese town for dinner and your overnight stay.
Descent duration: 7–8 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Kasese (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sandton Hotel Kasese
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Kasese - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kasese - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have an early breakfast and then transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a prime location to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. The drive takes approximately 2–3 hours. These lions are a rare sight and are found in only three locations (Queen Elizabeth, Kruger National Park in South Africa, and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania).
Enjoy lunch in the wild or in Ishasha before returning to the Kazinga Channel for a scenic boat cruise. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains or visit the Katwe salt mining village to experience traditional salt harvesting and view the flamingos on Lake Munyanyange. Later you will return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Entebbe
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Entebbe
Have an early morning breakfast, then transfer to Kampala for another Uganda adventure or to Entebbe for your departure home. This marks the end of your 13-day Rwenzori Trekking and Uganda Wildlife Experience Safari with Bujuku Eco Tours.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
