10 Days Rwenzori Hiking Adventure
This 10 Days Rwenzori hiking Adventure: will take you to Rwenzori Mountains National which is the most popular hiking destination in Uganda. Rwenzori National Park protects the upper slopes and glacial peaks of the immense 5,109m high mountain range that runs along the Congolese border for a full 120km south of Lake Albert and north of Lake Edward. The park hosts over 70 mammals and over 178 bird species, several of the latter being Albertine Rift endemics and it is the only national park in Uganda where the Angola colobus has been recorded. Some of the mammals here include the blue monkey, golden cats, yellow-backed duiker and much more and bird species like white-starred forest robin, Rwenzori batis, handsome francolin, barred long-tailed cuckoo and more.
SUMMARY
Day 1: Depart Kampala/Entebbe – Kasese
Day 2: Transfer to Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba Hut
Day 3: Transfer from Nyabitaba Hut – John Matte hut
Day 4: Transfer from John Matte – Bujuku hut
Day 5: Transfer from Bujuku hut – Elena Hut
Day 6: Transfer from Elena Hut – Kitandara Hut
Day 7: Transfer from Kitandara Hut – Guy Yeoman – Nyabitaba
Day 8: Depart from Guy Yeoman Hut – Nyakalengija
Day 9: Game drive – Boat cruise
Day 10: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart Kampala/Entebbe – Kasese
After breakfast, our representative from Great Nest Image Safari will pick you from the hotel and hit the road to Mountain Rwenzori, you will drive via Masaka with a stopover in Mbarara town where you will have lunch from. Then continue to Kasese enjoying the magnificent views of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Hotel Margherita
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 2: Transfer to Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba Hut
After your morning breakfast, you will drive to Nyakalengija which is located at 1646m and from here you will start a 5 to 6 hours hike on the Mountains of the moon. You will ascend along rocks, also cross the Mubuku, pass through the equatorial vegetation where you will be able to spot the Rwenzori Turaco, blue monkeys among others. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Nyabitaba Hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 3: Transfer from Nyabitaba Hut – John Matte hut
After breakfast, you will continue for a 9 hours hike passing through muddy areas with amazing views of the Mubuku River, you will pass through bamboo forest and later reach the steep rocky land which connects to Nyamuleju Hut. You will continue with the hike and later reach the John Matte Hut located at 3,414m. Here you will have great views of the snow capped Margarita peak, Elena peak and Mount Stanley peak. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- John Matte Hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 4: Transfer from John Matte – Bujuku hut
After breakfast, you will ascend to Bujuku hut which is approximately 5 – 6hours. From John Matte Hut, you will cross Bujuku River and slope to Bigo Bog with amazing views of peaks. Proceed with the hike passing near Lake Bujuku where the stunning Alpine savannah vegetation starts from. Later arrive at Bujuku Hut; at this point you will be in position to see Mount Speke, Mount Stanley and Mount Baker peaks. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Bujuku hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 5: Transfer from Bujuku hut – Elena Hut
After an early morning breakfast, you will go through the groundsel vegetation on a 4km path and here will ascend to 4,372m at Scot Elliot Pass; this is between Mount Stanley and Baker. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Elena Hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 6: Transfer from Elena Hut – Kitandara Hut
After breakfast, you will set off from Elena for the 3 hours hike and climb the last region of ice and rock on Mount Stanley which takes you to Margherita Peak at 5,109m. After the experience at the top, descend via the muddy grounds of Lower and Upper Kitandara Lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Kitandara Hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 7: Transfer from Kitandara Hut – Guy Yeoman – Nyabitaba
After an early morning breakfast, you will start the 6 hours hike through the Fresh field Pass at 4,282 m as you descend through boggy and rocky regions. There are amazing glaciers of Mounts Baker, Savoy and Stanley. You will continue with a muddy path that leads you to Kabamba, Akendahi, and Bujongolo rock shelters. After, you will proceed through the Kabamba valley and then arrive at Guy Yeoman Hut found at 3,261m. Spectacular landscapes of rivers, vegetation and mountains can be viewed around this hut. Have dinner and sleep at the Hut.
Accommodation
- Guy Yeoman Hut
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 8: Depart from Guy Yeoman Hut – Nyakalengija
After breakfast, you will depart from Guy Yeoman hut to Nyakalengija. Here you will enjoy great views of flowers and plants, bamboo forests and Kinchuchu and Mubuku Rivers and along the way you will see Kabamba wafer falls. You will arrive at Nyabitaba Hut in 4 hours, from there take other 40 minutes to visit Mahoma Lake, then come back to the hut and descend to the Headquarters of the park in 2 to 3 hours. You will meet your guide waiting for you at the base camp who will transfer you to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
- Engiri Game Lodge and Campsite
- (Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park)
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 9: Game drive – Boat cruise
Early in the morning have your breakfast, proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus the big cats: lions, leopard (not easy to spot) among others. Return to the lodge for some rest and lunch.
After lunch, you will go for a 3 hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also be able to spot out different species of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Accommodation
- Engiri game lodge and campsite
- (Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park)
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bottled Drinking water
Day 10: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for refreshments and to also take photographs and another stopover in Mbarara or Masaka for lunch. Your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe or at the Airport in Entebbe to catch up with your flight.
END OF SAFARI TOUR
ACTIVITIES
- Hiking
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
Number of Days
10 Days / 9 Nights
Included
- All Park entry fees
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation including fuel
- All activities (included in the itinerary)
- All accommodation (included in the itinerary)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip/Airport transfer
- Drinking water
Excluded
- International flights
- Personal items
- Meals
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Mountain Health
Do not attempt to climb the Rwenzori unless you are reasonably fit. Drink at least three litres of liquid daily, and bring enough water bottles to carry this.
Clothing and Equipment
Rain is to be expected at all times of the year so pack a decent waterproof jacket and trousers which you’ve tried on before the climb and taker plenty of plastic bags, both to keep clean clothes, dry and to quarantine wet or dirty garments.
Some paths are incredibly muddy after ran so you will need hiking boots if scaling any peaks. If you intend to climb one of the glacial peaks, carry ropes, ice axes, crampons and walking sticks and all these can be hired from your mountain operator.
Standard 4X4 Safari Vans/Land cruisers
Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari van and Land cruisers with open roof tops customized for game viewing and photography. Each Safari van/Land cruiser comes with a professionally trained driver/guide with fuel for the whole safari. Each client is entitled to a window seat and can take up to 8-10 people. We also have very comfortable super customs which can carry up 6 people with their luggage also have small vehicles like Alphads, Harrier and much more that can carry 4-5 people.
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