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RWENZORI MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI

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Duration:
14 Days
Group Size:
15 persons
Location:
Kasese
Tour Type:
Wild and Cultural Safaris

Overview

During this tour you will explore flora and fauna of the mystical challenge, the mountain of the moon(Mountain Rwenzori) and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will be transfered by the driver guide from Entebbe/ Kampala to Kibale National Park on day one, engage in Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk on the second day, on day 3, you will transfer to Kasese (Mountain Rwenzori National Park) for dinner in preparation of the hiking that will take place the following day, day 4 will include hike to Mount Stanley, on the 5th day, you will hike to Kiharo Camp, on the 6th day, you will hike past Nyamwamba River to the 3rd Camp, on the 7th day, you will hike to the 4th  Camp, on the 8th day you will hike past L. Bujuku and Mount Speke, on the 9th day, you will hike to Margherita, on the 10th day, you will hike to Kiharo Camp,on the 11th day, you will descend past Namusangi, on the 12th day, you will descend to Kilembe Valley and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, on the thirteenth day, you will engage in a Game drive and a Boat cruise and transfer back to Kampala on the 14th day.

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Travel Styles
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Adventure

Itinerary

1
DAY 1
TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Today, our driver guide will pick you up and you will go on a long but worthwhile journey to Kibale National Park, Western Uganda. The park has a protecting moist evergreen rain forest and it is famously known for being a home to chimpanzees. It is here that you will check into Kyaninga Lodge for refreshments, relaxation, lunch, dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park. Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Soft drinks (water)
2
DAY 2
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND BIGODI SWAMP WALK
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND BIGODI SWAMP WALK
After having a morning breakfast, you will embark on the chimpanzee trekking activity. These primates share 97% of man’s DNA and are referred to as man’s closest relatives. The trek starts with a briefing from your ranger guide about your chimpanzee trek. You will then head into the forest after briefing to locate the chimpanzees. After locating the chimpanzees you are allowed to have one hour with them. You will the return to the Lodge for lunch and refreshments. And in the afternoon you will head for the Bigodi community walk which will allow you visit different homesteads and participate in beer brewing, learn about the process of making coffee, listen to the medicine man and visit the wetland for sighting of different bird and monkey species. Then later on, you will return to the accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park. Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Soft drinks (water)
3
DAY 3
TRANSFER TO KASESE
TRANSFER TO KASESE
After an early morning hot breakfast, you will check out the lodge and be transferred to Kasese and check in at Mihunga Lodge where you will have refreshments, dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for your hiking experience that starts tomorrow morning. Main Destination: Rwenzori Mountain National Park. Accommodation: Mihunga Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Drinks: Soft drinks (water)
4
DAY 4
HIKE TO MOUNT STANLEY
HIKE TO MOUNT STANLEY
After an early breakfast, you will meet your guide for briefing after which you will drive to the start of the trail head and then start the walk along a path that is above the Nyamwamba River. The journey will be 8.6 km ending at 3171 meters. You will take a rest and have lunch. After lunch, you continue to climb steadily passing a rock shelter at 2,785m, which enters through the bamboo zone and becomes steeper. As you get out of the bamboo zone you will be treated to magnificent views of hills and to the far end Lake George and Queen Elizabeth.
5
DAY 5
HIKE TO KIHARO CAMP
HIKE TO KIHARO CAMP
You will have a morning breakfast, you will then start your climbing today through small streams of water and moss covered ridges. After a relatively short climb the trail becomes less steep as we pass over Chavumba then cross a small flat valley to climb up a steady ridge through moss covered trees and misty forests to the top of the ridge. You will then descend steadily and have lunch at Polies Rock Shelter. After lunch we climb to the Nyamwamba River for 1.6km through old giant heather covered in moss and camping in the night.
6
DAY 6
HIKE PASSED NYAMWAMBA RIVER TO THE THIRD CAMP
HIKE PASSED NYAMWAMBA RIVER TO THE THIRD CAMP
Today’s hike will at start at 3380 meters. As you go along with your hike you will also pass by the Nyamwamba River and climb along the valley floor with giant lobelias. You will retire to the third camp at the end of the day which is at 4065 meters. Have dinner at the camp by the fire and then retire to bed.
7
DAY 7
HIKE TO CAMP 4
HIKE TO CAMP 4
Today, you will continue your hiking mission. As you do so, enjoy the stunning scenery of the main peaks which you can see clearly on a good weather day. You will see Mt Stanley, Mt Speke in the center, Mt baker. At the end of the day you will climb to Camp 4 where you will retire for the night.
8
DAY 8
HIKE PASSED LAKE BUJUKU ANS MOUNT SPEKE
HIKE PASSED LAKE BUJUKU ANS MOUNT SPEKE
Today’s hike will be less strenuous as you will walk past Kitandara lakes and hike past the valley to Lake Bujuku and Mt Speke. Your night will be spent at camp 5 today as you take your welldeserved rest and look forward to tomorrow’s hike.
9
DAY 9
HIKE TO MAGHERITA PEAK AND DESCEND TO CAMP 4
HIKE TO MAGHERITA PEAK AND DESCEND TO CAMP 4
Wake up at 2am so that you can hike up and catch the sun as it rises over Mt Baker for stunning views of the sun rise. Margherita glacier has suffered with global warming and as the outer edges of the glacier recede the ice is becoming steeper with one section of about 200 meters more than 60% grade. Combined with this much of the blacker has melted underneath causing caves under the ice and as it get thinner eventually caves in. So is necessary that clients understand and take advice of where the guides suggest for them to pass. For those clients with less mountaineering experience we suggest that you stay on Stanley glacier and climb up to a good vantage point on a rocky outcrop on the southern edge of Alexandra Peak to enjoy fantastic views over Congo and the lower mountain ridges After ascending the peak at 5,109 metres you then pass directly down to Hunwick’s Camp at 3874 metres.
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DAY 10
HIKE TO KIHARO CAMP
HIKE TO KIHARO CAMP
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 Elizabeth National Park. 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. On the way down the valley after each bog you will climb over a ridge of stones and earth which seems out of place but actually was pushed there by slow moving glaciers which eventually stopped moving, melted and left a pile of rocks and debris in front of where the glacier once stood.
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DAY 11
DESCEND PASSED THE NAMUSNGI VALEY
DESCEND PASSED THE NAMUSNGI VALEY
Today you will descend passed the Namusangi valley as you pass through large areas of grass. The descent will take you passed waterfalls, moss covered valley eventually you will enjoy amazing views of Mutinda peaks. Overnight will be at Mutinda Rock Shelter where the rangers will set up a camp fire and then you will have dinner.
12
DAY 12
DESCEND TO KILEMBE – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
DESCEND TO KILEMBE – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Today is the last day of your hike. You will descend to Kilembe valley and Kasese town. Walk down the final distance through the montane forest to the ranger’s post where you will receive a debriefing from the rangers and then end your hike. Your driver guide will be waiting down for you to transfer you to your hotel Queen Elizabeth national park the medley of wonders.
13
DAY 13
GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE
GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE
After your breakfast you will go for a game drive during which you will look out for elephants, water bucks, kobs and also look out for the elusive leopards and lions. This offers an excellent opportunity for photography moments during the game drive and opportunity to watch the animals feed and stroll in the national park. In the afternoon you will take a relaxing boat ride on Kazinga Channel, you will have an opportunity to look out for different species of birds on the banks, hippos, crocodiles and many other experiences.
14
DAY 14
TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA
TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA
Today marks the end of our long safari. Our driver guide will therefore drive back Kampala and check in at Lake Victoria Hotel for a night if applicable.

FAQs about
RWENZORI MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI

How long does it take hiking Mountain Rwenzori?

Mount Rwenzori has different peaks therefore the time spent hiking the peak depends on which peak you are hiking.

What peaks are found on Mountin Rwenzori?

Magherrita peak, Mount Speak, Weismanns peak, Mount Baker, Mount Stanley.

What other activies are there besides hiking?

Sightseeing, nature walks and visiting Bakonzo village

Facts about Mount Rwenzori?

The park was gazetted in 1991 and was recognized as a World Heritage site in 1994 and a Ramsar site in 2008. Highest point: 5,109m above sea level on Mt Stanley’s Margherita Peak. The border with DR Congo bisects Mt. Stanley. The Rwenzori is not volcanic like East Africa’s other major mountains but is a block of rock up-faulted through the floor of the Western Rift Valley. The Rwenzoris were christened the “Mountains of the Moon” by the Alexandrine geographer Ptolemy in AD 150. The explorer Henry Stanley placed the Rwenzori on the map on 24th May 1888. He labeled it ‘Ruwenzori’, a local name which he recorded as meaning “Rain-Maker” or “Cloud-King.” The oldest recorded person to reach Margherita Peak was Ms. Beryl Park aged 78 in 2010. The Rwenzoris – the fabled Mountains of the Moon – lie in western Uganda along the Uganda-Congo border. The equatorial snow peaks include the third highest point in Africa, while the lower slopes are blanketed in moorland, bamboo, and rich, moist montane forest. Huge tree heathers and colorful mosses are draped across the mountainside with giant lobelias and “everlasting flowers”, creating an enchanting, fairy-tale scene. Rwenzori Mountains National Park protects the highest parts of the 120km-long and 65km-wide Rwenzori mountain range. The national park hosts 70 mammals and 217 bird species including 19 Albertine Rift endemics, as well as some of the world’s rarest vegetation. The Rwenzoris are a world-class hiking and mountaineering destination. A nine- to twelve-day trek will get skilled climbers to the summit of Margherita – the highest peak – though shorter, non-technical treks are possible to scale the surrounding peaks. For those who prefer something a little less strenuous, neighboring Bakonzo villages offer nature walks, homestead visits home cultural performances and accommodation, including home-cooked local cuisine.

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