10 DAYS RWENZORI HIKING AND PRIMATES SAFARI

The 10 days safari goes through the South Western from the central after the pick up from the airport, Drive to Kasese town before where after we shall be heading to Mt Ruwenzori national Park for our memorable hike. Winding into the land of tree climbing lions Queen Elizabeth National Park down to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that hosts the Endangered Mountain Gorillas to the mother of beautiful sceneries and land scape Lake Bunyonyi.

DAY 1: Transfer to Kasese

Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel (Sandton hotel Kasese for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Budget

DAY 2: hiking mt Ruwenzori for 5 days and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Ruwenzori mountains national park also known as ‘the mountains of the moon’ is located in south of Western Uganda on the edge of the rift valley shared by Kabale, Rukungiri and Kisoro Districts. It is 996 Km-sq with an elevation of 1700m to 5109m on top of Margherita peak on Mountain Stanley.

The magical “Mountains of the Moon” is absolutely worthy an adventure to take on.

We shall have an early morning breakfast then set off to the starting point of our hike in Mt Ruwenzori national park, it will take us 5 days going up and returning down on our hike we might have a chance of spotting many bird species like western green tinker bird, primates like the Angola Colobus, mammals like yellow backed duiker, flora and fauna, beautiful land scapes and being entertained with local attached stories at every overnight camp.

Accommodation: Mid-range

Day 6: End of Hike and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After the hike we shall be meeting our car to embark on our journey to the next destination which is Queen Elizabeth national park, Check in at the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mid-range

DAY 7: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

After breakfast, head out for the morning game drive. During this drive, there are chances of seeing some animals like Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs among others. Have lunch and take the afternoon boat tour on Kazinga channel provides an excellent platform to watch lots of aquatic birds and mammals that come to the shores to drink in the warm afternoon hours. After the experience we shall return to our accommodation for dinner and a relaxation as you listen to the rhythms of African wilderness

Overnight: Bush lodge

DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After an early breakfast, we shall have a relaxed morning game drive as we drive towards Bwindi impenetrable national park. You will arrive in the evening, check in have dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Bakiga Lodge

DAY 9: Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

The long awaited day is here where we shall encounter the Gorilla forest to meet and greet with the world’s most gentle primates in one of the dense tropical rain forests of the world that will reward you with once a life time unending smiles and memories after setting eyes on the massive’ Mountain gorillas” the trekking is never easy or hard, it’s always fun walking through the jungle and experience what life is like in the forest. The hike may be short or long depending on the Gorilla movements. You will then head to Lake Bunyonyi and relax with an amazing lake view.

Overnight: Bunyonyi rock resort

Day: 10 Transfer to Entebbe

Following the early morning breakfast you may briefly go for the captivating canoeing at the lake depending on your schedule after which you will transfer to Entebbe, We will stop at Igongo Cultural Centre for Lunch and then continue the journey with a stop at the Equator for Tea/Coffee break and buying souvenirs. We will bring you back to the Airport for your return flight

• Meals as listed in the itineraries
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
• All park entrance fees
• Game drives
• Boat cruises
• Hiking
• Conservation fees
• Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
• All transfers and fuel with 4×4 tourist vehicle

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide all along the tour

• Other optional activities
• Extra drinks at lunches and dinners

• Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry etc.