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DAY 1
KAMPALA, Uganda
You'll be personally met whenever
you arrive Entebbe, Uganda, and taken on the hour's
transfer into the country's capital city, Kampala. In
the afternoon, a guided visit is included to the Kasubi
Tombs of the great Kabaka Kings of Uganda. Overnight
at the Nile Serena.
DAY 2
KIBALE
The six-hour drive from Kampala to
the north end of the Ruwenzori mountains travels some
very scenic roads in Uganda, through the great Nile
delta, a mixture of dense papyrus swamps and yet virgin
stands of great jungle. Enjoy a picnic somewhere on
the way, and by the afternoon you will reach Kibale
National Park for dinner and overnight at a tented camp.
DAY 3
KIBALE
Loosen your climbing legs on today’s
exhilarating morning trek to find chimpanzee. Kibale
National Park is the best place in the world to see
chimp, and a remarkable forest ecosystem with a dozen
other primates. Return to camp for lunch, and in the
afternoon relax, prepare for the climb or join a ranger
for a forest walk.
DAY 4
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 1
Start from Nyakalengaija Gate at
the Ruwenzori National Park, to begin one of East Africa's
most challenging and spectacular treks. Ptolemy had
written about the "Mountains of the Moon"
nearly two millennia ago, but it was Stanley who first
described them to the developed world in the late 19th
Century. The Ruwenzori is East Africa's only true great
mountain range, and it includes Africa's 3rd highest
summit, Point Margherita (5109m). But unlike other treks
on Kilimanjaro or Kenya, the paths through thigh-high
bogs and thick nettled jungle present the enthusiast
with the most challenging of all East African climbs.
The rewards are great: vegetation, birds and mammals
endemic to the range leave most climbers in awe. Today's
4-5 hour trek ends at the Nyahitaba Hut (2500m).
DAY 5
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 2
Cross the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers
to the John Matte Hut (3200m).
DAY 6
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 3
Outstanding scenery, today, and if
the weather is kind, some of the most spectacular alpine
views in the world. The day ends with a very steep climb
to a plateau on which sets magical Lake Bujuku. Continue
about 20 minutes to Bujuku Hut (4000m).
DAY 7
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 4
The day is designed for acclimatization,
and another night is spent at Bujuku Hut. There are
opportunities without much ascent to visit Lac du Speke
on the other side of the Stuhlmann Pass, or even to
climb Mt. Speke.
DAY 8
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 5
Trek on to the Elna Hut (4540m) just
before the Stanley Plateau. Vegetation gets outstandingly
beautiful and remarkably dense for such a high altitude.
DAY 9
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 6
Conquer Margherita (5109m) with some
strenuous and steep climbing. Afterwards, descend to
the Kitandara Lakes for an overnight at the Kitandara
Hut (4000m). This is arguably the most spectacular location
just under the western face of Mt. Baker.
DAY 10
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 7
Climb steeply onto the Freshfield
Pass (4820m) before descending to the Guy Yeoman Hut
(3800m), located in the midst of an enchanting, dense
heather forest.
DAY 11
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 8
Continue down to the Nyahitaba Hut
(2500m).
DAY 12
RUWENZORI TREK - Day 9 / QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Return to the main road and take
the short drive into Uganda's best national park, Queen
Elizabeth. As you enter the park, you’re likely
to see many kob, gazelle, zebra and possibly elephant
and buffalo. After lunch enjoy the landmark boat trip
on the Kazinga Channel, the most famous game viewing
in Uganda. Meals and overnight at Mweya Lodge.
DAY 13
ENTEBBE
Drive back to Entebbe today, with
day accommodation available at the Lake Victoria Hotel
before the evening departures home.
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