Recommended mtn. Rwenzori trekking & Africa's big 5 game safari

Rwenzori trekking & Africa's big 5 overview

A complete African wild tour recommended for its mountain Rwenzori trekking & Africa’s big 5 game safari featuring mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, elephant & buffalo herds, southern white rhinos, hippo pods, the river Nile, Murchison water falls, numerous bird species, staycation lodges & sceneries among others. This exciting safari experience gives you a complete tour of some of Africa’s top unique features like Africa’s 3rd highest snow capped peak, the world’s strongest water falls, the world’s 2nd longest river, the highest numbers of chimpanzees, hippos & Rothschild’s giraffes destinations among other unique discoveries.

Rwenzori trekking & Africa's big 5 summary

Arrival & departure: Entebbe int’l airport

Day 1 transfer to lake Mburo national park
Day 2 lake Mburo national park tour
Day 3 Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable N.P
Day 4-5 Queen Elizabeth wilderness safari tours
Day 6-8 Mountain Rwenzori hiking excursions
Day 9 Chimpanzee tracking excursions in Kalinzu forest game reserve
Day 10-11 tour in Murchison falls national park
Day 12 Ziwa rhinos conservancy & wildlife sanctuary
Day 13 transfer back to Entebbe & prepare to depart

What are the Rwenzori trekking & Africa's big 5 game highlights?

A lot of adventure on a 13 days safari travel in Uganda with many unique tour activities such as walking tour, gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, mountain trekking, hiking to the top of Murchison water falls, rhino tracking, boat cruises etc. Some of the unique tourist attraction features on a Rwenzori trekking & Africa’s big 5 safari in Uganda include-

Mountain gorillas; A unique endangered species of the eastern gorillas that has survived extinction in the past 3 decades of existence. Mountain gorillas are the largest living apes on the planet today with a 98.3% DNA similar print with that of human beings.
Chimpanzees; Another species of large apes in Africa’s tropical forests also with a 98% DNA similarity with human beings whose social life will entertain you during the tracking period.
Glaciers & snow caps; By the end of the 3 days’ mountain Rwenzori hiking experience, you will have great sceneries of snow capped sightings of the mountains of the moon that will assure you magnificent photography and memories.
Africa’s big 5 game; You will also experience great sightings of Africa’s magnificent beasts that fall in the category of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes named because of their aggressive attacking & defensive character.
Murchison water falls; Its the world’s strongest water falls on the course of the river Nile is a magnificent wonder anchoring Murchison falls national park.
River Nile; A boat cruise on the river Nile towards the face of the Murchison water falls will get you to see a lot of aquatic life and special bird species like the shoebill.
Crater lakes; With over 52 crater lakes in Queen Elizabeth national park, these blended lakes in the savannah add a great art of nature to your safari game drives.
Birds; Bird lovers will enjoy Queen Elizabeth national park that harbors the highest number of bird species (660), Rwenzori & Albertine endemics that are found in the western arm of the great rift valley.

Detailed Mountain Rwenzori trekking & Africa's big 5 game safari

Day 1 transfer to lake Mburo after arrival

On arrival at Entebbe international airport, you’ll picked up by our guide who will lead you to your booked hotel/ lodge for relaxation before heading out to lake Mburo national park.