21 Days – Trek Uganda Safari

Kibale

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale Forest Full day chimpanzee tracking activity at Kanyanchu, clients to report at 6:30am for full day chimpanzee habituation experience where the clients will spend time with the Chimpanzees from nest to nest. Kanyanchu’s chimps have been tracked since 1993 and the chances of locating them are excellent Overnight at Ndali Lodge/Kibale Forest Camp (FB)

Day 5: Trek to Nyabitaba (2650m ASL) Proceed to the Nyakalengija trail head (1600m) where the Uganda Wildlife Authority will provide an informative briefing prior to commencing the trek. Walk past Bakonjo homesteads dwarfed by steep foothills and banana plantations. Follow the trail along the Mubuku River, to cross the Mahoma River and before climbing steadily through Podocarpus forest. O/N: Nyabitaba Hut (2650m) on a full board basis.

Day 7: Trek to Bujuku Hut (2900m ASL) The trail crashes down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, home of giant lobelias. Cross the bog to the Upper Bigo bog before continuing to Lake Bujuku where views of the highest mountain – Stanley – to the west are to be seen. O/N: Bujuku Hut (3900m) on a Full Board basis.

Day 9: Ascent of Mount Stanley (5109m Asl) to Kitandara Hut (4027m ASL) For those who do not wish to climb the peak, a more restful day walking from Elena Hut (4541m) to Lake Kitandara (4023m). For those who wish, but also depending on altitude sickness, visibility, climbing ability and acclimatisation, climb a further three hours to Margherita peak (5109m) and later down to Kitandara Hut. Trek to the Elena glacier, before moving on to the Stanley Plateau. Climb and scramble to Margherita summit, the highest point of the Rwenzori. Use of Crampons and ropes may well be necessary. Be prepared for a tough, arduous time in the mountains. Return to the Scott-Elliot pass, view the magical Bujuku Lake and Mt Speke at a distance, continue to down to the Lake Kitandara. O/N: Kitandara Hut (4023m) on a Full Board basis.

Queen Elizabeth

Day 11: Trek to Nyakalengija Trail Head (1600m ASL) The trail to Nyabitaba Hut can be muddy and very slippery under foot. Overnight Nyakalengija trail head. Where dove tailing the above proposal with a safari extension to Queen Elizabeth National Park hence spend the overnight

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

Day 13: Buhoma Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Conduct morning Game drive in the Kasenyi sector and then proceed to the northern and southern circuit of the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park too then proceed to  Buhoma the northern sector of the Bwindi Impenetrable forest. In the evening you will meet with your walking safari guide to discuss the next day’s activity. Overnight at Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany spring/Silverback Lodge (FB)

Day 15: Gorilla Tracking Activity Nkuringo Group Bwindi Forest Following a briefing, visitors embark on a forest trek lasting from a few hours up to a full day, depending on the location of the gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, which family ranges the Kashasha river valley below the Nteko ridge. On completion of this once in a lifetime opportunity you will return to Nkuringo to relax and reflect back on the day’s experience Overnight at Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (FB)

Day 17: Lake Mutanda – Kisoro Depart Nkuringo after breakfast with your Nkuringo Walking Safari guide to commence walk to Lake Mutanda having been dropped by your safari vehicle at Rubuguri Junction. Here a 9km walk to the north shore of the lake is conducted where the dugout canoe team will rendezvous at the Rwajenje landing site with you to complete a traverse of the lake over 2 and 1/2 hours to the southern shore. From the southern shore it is a 90 minute walk into Kisoro town. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel (FB)

Mgahinga

Day 19: Mount Sabinyo Mgahinga National Park Drive to Mgahinga National Park 15 kms outside of Kisoro to start a Volcano climb of Mount Sabinyo. Mt. Sabinyo, at 3,669m, takes about eight hours to cover the 14km round trip, following a steep ridge up to the peak this trek will be conducted in the company of your Nkuringo Walking Safari guide. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel (FB)

Lake Mburo

Day 21: Lake Mburo National Park – Entebbe Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to roam the park in search of wildlife the drive starts between 6.30-7pm and last two to three hours. The wildlife-rich eastern banks of Lake Mburo can be explored during a tranquil two-hour boat voyage. Depart after early lunch with coffee break at the Equator and also visits to African markets in Kampala. Depending on time of your flight departure, proceed to Papyrus guest house to freshen up before being transferred to the Airport for your late evening flight Inclusions: Transport in a 4 x 4 Landcruiser, accommodation and meals as per itinerary, all park fees and activities and professional driver guide services, drinking water in the vehicle, AMREF, internal flights Excludes: International air fares, visa fees, insurance, drinks, any items of personal nature, tips and gratuities Elements of this tour can be designed into a tailor-made itinerary.