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Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours overview

A perfect snow capped Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours for 6 days & wildlife tours in Uganda’s most popular game park- Queen Elizabeth national park and an extended Kalinzu forest experience with chimpanzee tracking. This safari is a birders’ pride as it gets you see Rwenzori region endemics, Albertine rift endemics, numerous forest species and more than 660 recorded resident bird species at Queen Elizabeth national park. 

Arrival & departure: Entebbe int’l airport

  • Day 1 transfer mtn. Rwenzori park headquarters
  • Day 2-7 mtn. Rwenzori snow peak hikes
  • Day 8-9 Queen Elizabeth wilderness game park safari experiences
  • Day 10 Chimpanzee tracking excursions at Kalinzu forest
  • Day 11 transfer to Kampala & departure

Detailed mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours

What to expect on a Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours in Uganda:- Also known as the pearl of Africa, Uganda has great unique sceneries in its wildlife game parks and geographical features that indeed make it outstanding comparably to other African countries. Some of the special features on this Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours safari will include; 

  •  Montane glaciers & snow caps; Hiking onto the peaks of Africa’s 3rd highest, scenic views of Rwenzori’s snow caps is a moment like no other for travelers.
  • Crater lakes; Right from the top of mtn. Rwenzori ranges to the plains of the Queen Elizbeth savannah, crater lakes will spice up your hiking and game drives on this safari. 
  • Birds; Special bird species i.e. Rwenzori & Albertine region endemics that are only found in this area are another bucket list item for bird lovers on this trip.
  • Chimpanzees; Experiencing the social human-like behavior of these big ape families in their nature habitat is a dream come true for any tourist that would traverse the African continent. The Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours package with Travitude safari tours has got you covered for this chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kalinzu forest reserve.
  • The great rift valley; A geographical landmark testifying down & upwarping earth movements dating back to millions of years that led to formation of many magnificent features including mountain Rwenzori itself, the rift valley will leave you amazed of  nature’s great formations.

Day 1 transfer to mtn. Rwenzori park headquarters

On arrival, you will picked up by our guide and proceed to the foothills of the Rwenzori mountain and wait for the next day’s adventure through and beyond Rwenzori mountain national park to the snow capped peaks.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner    

Accommodation: Hotel Margherita (or a similar one)

The 6 day trek to Hunwick’s camp 3,974m at the base of Mt. Baker over Bamwanjara pass 4,450m where, on a clear day offers fantastic views of Mt. Stanley, Mt. Speke and Mt. Baker with McConnells Prong in the fore. The trail from Kilembe takes you through the montane forest to Sine camp then up through the bamboo zone to the heather zone and cross the Alpine zone to Bugata camp at 4,062m. From here you climb up and over Bamwanjara pass at 4,450m and down the amazing Kacholpe valley with its unique dense vegetation and hundreds of scarlet tuffed malachite sunbirds. On the way back you climb over Oliver’s Pass with more spectacular views and walk down the beautiful Nyamwamba valley back to the park gate.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Accommodation: Mweya safari lodge (or a similar one)

Queen Elizabeth national park is one of Uganda’s most entertaining and concentrated game parks with more than 660 bird species, more than 5,000 hippos, a lion sanctuary, leopards, elephant and buffalo herds, antelopes, giraffes, lodges and mountain Rwenzori range sceneries. During your stay in the park, you will enjoy wilderness game drives, boat cruise, crater lakes walk among others.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Accommodation: Ishasha wilderness camp lodge (or a similar one)

Part of this 11 days Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours is the amazing chimpanzee tracking tour in Kalinzu forest reserve along with black & white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, numerous bird species & reptiles during the forest walk.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Accommodation: Silverback hotel (or a similar one)

Day 11 transfer to Kampala and departure

Finally, you’ll head to Kampala to booked accommodation for relaxation moments before embarking to your departure flights.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner

Accommodation: N/A

What's the best time for mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife tours?

Mountain Rwenzori trekking expeditions & wildlife trips in Uganda can be done throughout the given the presence of tracks/ paths that are maneuverable throughout the year on both mountain trails & game parks. However, summer/dry season months are considered better given Uganda’s location along the Equator which position helps to keep the temperatures of the place cool. Summer/dry months of June- August and December- February also guarantee easy visibility of wild animals the heats scotches of the thick green and tall leaves which animals would take for hiding opportunities. Wet/ rainy season months of March- May and September- November are equally opportunities especially for budget travelers as they are considered low season months with less tourist traffic with low rates for amenities & services. Start planning your trip itinerary with travel experts at Travitude safari tours.

Inclusions
  • Park entry fees
  • Chimpanzee tracking permits
  • Airport transfers
  • Laundry
  • Government taxes
  • Driver and guide
  • Transport 4×4 safari landcruiser
  • All excursions in itinerary
Exclusions
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation after the trip
  • Any changes to the itinerary
  • Extra luggage on domestic flights
  • Visa fees & processing
  • Tipping & gratitude
  • Souvenirs & snacks
  • Extra activities, meals, liquor/alcohol
  • Anything not mentioned
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