19-Day Hike Rwenzori-Gorilla & Chimp Trek and Big Five

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

Travel to Murchison

You will be picked up from the hotel you stayed at 7:30 am. We then head to Ziwa Sanctuary for the tour of the white Rhinos. We then check in the hotel. After lunch we head for the top of falls of Murchison falls. We then return to the hotel to rest.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

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LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sambiya River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

We arise at 6:30 am and have breakfast at 7:00 am. We then head for an early morning game drive. This will take 2-3 hours in the park watching wildlife. We then return to the hotel for lunch. At 2:00 pm we head out for a boat cruise on the Nile which will take 1-2 hours on the Nile watching the wildlife. We then return to the hotel to rest.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Sambiya River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Kasese

Breakfast will be served by 6:30 am. We then set off at 7:00am for Kasese. We shall make several stop overs for bathroom breaks and stretching. Lunch will be in fortportal town and there after travel to Kasese where we shall check in the hotel ready for our start of the 8 days hike to Rwenzori.

Main Destination:

Kasese (Town)

Accommodation:

Sandton Hotel Kasese

• Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Sine Camp 2596 metres

Start at Trekkers at 1,450 meters and sleep at Sine Hut at 2,596 meters being a height gain of 1,146 meters, or those who are fit and want to proceed to Kalalama Camp at 3,134 metres may do so and apart from the fantastic views gives you more time at Mutinda Camp where you may climb up to Mutinda Lookout at 3,975 metres. There is wide variety of plant species from forest trees to bamboos thickets, low shrubs, flowers, fungi, and with many moss and lichen covered vines hanging from the tall trees creating an awesome appeal. Enock’s Falls are just 200 meters from Sine Hut and offer a splendid opportunity to capture a great screensaver for your memories.
At Sine Camp 2,596 metres we have wooden huts set between tall forest trees on a narrow ridge where you may sit and enjoy the beauty of the Afro Montane forest while you look down at a fantastic waterfall crashing over the rocks far below.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Sine Hut

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Mutinda Camp 3588 metres

Trekking starts at 8.30am and 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 and slippery making the going slow. However the atmosphere and the forest is beautiful as you climb 551 metres altitude and a distance of 1.8km to Kalalama Camp at 3,147 meters which is in the Heather-Rapanea Zone where you can take a rest and a quick cup of tea or coffee before heading on to Mutinda Camp. In the afternoon, you may wish to climb up to the top of the Mutinda Lookout (one to two hours up and one hour down) The views are amazing as you stand on moss covered rocks at 3,925 meters with views across the Rwenzori Mountains and down to Kasese town and Lake George. For those clients who are climbing Margherita or any of the main peaks climbing Mutinda 3,975 meters is also an excellent way to acclimatise and reduce the risk of high altitude sickness. Sleep at Mutinda Camp at 3.582 metres.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mutinda Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Bugata Camp 4100 metres

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 and everlasting flowers interspersed with many Giant Lobelias before climbing a steep section up to the Namusangi Valley (3,840 meters), with sheer waterfalls and looking back you get fantastic views of Mutinda Peaks. The Namusangi Valley is wide, with many ups and downs as the trail climbs steadily to Bugata Camp at 4,100 metres.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Bugata Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Hunwicks Camp 3974 metres

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

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Bugata Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike to Margherita camp 4485 metres

From Hunwick's we pass down and across the valley floor to Lake Kitendara which is very stunning with deep water and beautiful vegetation. From here you climb up Scott Elliott's pass then up the ridge to Margherita Camp 4,485 metres which is situated between some huge rocks and 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)

Accommodation:

Margherita Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit Margherita peak 5109 metres

Wake up at 2am and catch an early breakfast before heading off to climb Mt Stanley at 2.30am. This is necessary as the weather has changed a lot and often even during the dryer season the mountain is closed in with heavy clouds and snow falls from 1 pm to 4pm and this happens within a short period of 10 to 15 minutes as the clouds rise up from the extensive Congo rainforests. Due to this change in weather we have 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. After ascending the peak at 5,109 metres you then pass directly down to Hunwick's Camp at 3.874 metres.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Margherita Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Descend down to Kiharo Camp 3640 metres

From Hunwick’s Camp we start the day by climbing up a ridge towards McConnell’s Prong where you get the best views of all three peaks and Scott Elliott’s Pass before reaching Oliver’s Pass at 4,505 metres. 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 and Kasese to Lake George in Queen Elisabeth National Park.
If you wish to climb Weismanns Peak 4,620 metres from Olivers pass you may do so at an extra cost of $20 each. On a clear day you get fantastic views of Margherita and Mt Stanley, Mt Speke and 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 and dense vegetation.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Kiharo Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Descend down to the Basecamp 1450 metres

The trail down the Nyamwamba Valley is mostly downhill and absolutely stunning with beautiful views, moss covered rocks along the river, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys and forests are possibly the best in the Rwenzori Mountains. This part of the trail took us six years to find a way through and a route which is easy enough for tourists to use. In 1937 the explorer and geologist McConnell tried to find a way up this valley but failed and have to turn back and search for another route up the mountain but now you can experience this truly beautiful valley.
A few kilometers from Kiharo Camp the path turns off to the right to pass along the river. In the clear areas you may catch a glimpse of a Duiker quietly feeding in small clearings as you pass along the river. If you wish you may prefer to walk down the river itself hopping across the rocks as you pass down. A great experience and ending to a fantastic trek. We then return to the Hotel in Kasese.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Sandton Hotel Kasese

• Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Queen Elizabeth

We have breakfast at 9:00 am. We then head to Queen Elizabeth check into the hotel. An evening game drive awaits you. We this to experience the wildlife when the sun has gone down at the cool of the evening. There after we return to the hotel for a bbq and then we rest.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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:

Kingfisher Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek Chimps and boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

We arise early and have breakfast at 6:30 am. We then head to Kalinzu forest reserver for a chimp trek. This will take 2-3 hours. We then return to the hotel. At 2:00 pm we head for a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel. There you will see some of the wildlife on the cruise. We then head to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Kingfisher Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Bwindi

We arise at 7:30 am and have breakfast. We then set off at 8:00 am. We will make a couple of stop overs at fuel station for bathroom breaks and picking up of snacks. While in the hills heading to Kisoro we shall stop over the view point of Lake Bunyonyi for an aerial view, Mount Muhavura view point to see the volcanoes. We shall then proceed to Rushaga where we shall check in the hotel for our night stay. We shall then have dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek Gorillas

We arise early for an early morning breakfast by 7:00 am. We then head to the park gate for registration and briefing. The trek can take 2-4 hours or more depending on the group you have been allocated you will have an experience with the mountain gorillas. After the trek we return to the hotel to rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Lake Bunyonyi

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am, then we head to lake Bunyonyi. We then check in at the hotel. After lunch we then head out for a boat ride on the lake Bunyonyi here we shall be touring the famous punishment highland. We then return to the lodge to rest.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel to Jinja

We arise by 6:00 am, at 6:30 am we have early breakfast. We then set off for Jinja making stop overs. Our first will be at Igongo Cultural centre where we shall make a simple hike to the Eclipse monument. This will take 1 hour. We then continue our journey to our next stopover at Masaka for a bathroom break and then stop over at Lukaya for some roasted plantains and roasted chicken to snack. We proceed to Jinja where we shall check in the hotel and then have dinner.

Main Destination:

Nile River

Accommodation:

Explorers River Camp

• Budget lodge located in Jinja (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

White water rafting

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Main Destination:

Nile River

Accommodation:

Explorers River Camp

• Budget lodge located in Jinja (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Travel back

This is our travel day back to the hotel of your stay or airport. We arise at 8:00 am, have breakfast and then set off. Hope you have had an exciting trip. We wish you a safe journey back home.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.