“Trek through pristine forests and see wildlife”
5 Day Hiking and Safari in Rwenzori, Uganda with Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Entebbe, Uganda
Safari and Hiking Tour in Uganda
The trail in Rwenzori is open exclusively for wilderness camping. The hiking tour will go through the mountain forest, giving you the opportunity to see wildlife like the black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, chameleon, and the Rwenzori Turaco.
Key information
- Group safari
- Starts in Entebbe and ends in the Kazinga Channel
- English-speaking guide
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Simple game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Trekking starts through the pristine rainforest of Kyambogho Ridge
- See primates such as the black and white colobus monkey and the blue monkey
- Get views of Mt. Baker, Mt. Stanley, and the Portal Peaks from the campsite
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals in the mountains and hiking gear included
- Park fees, guiding, potters, and camping equipment included
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
4 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:57
Participants will stay in shared double tents. You have the option of staying at a mid-range hotel for a supplementary cost.
- Camping site in the wilderness
- Mahoma Lake Camp
Program
Day 1: Transfer From Entebbe / hotel
On this day, you will be picked up and transferred to Fort Portal, the foothills of the Rwenzori. There, you will have chances to visit the crater lakes and hike as you prepare for a trek.
Day 2: From Ibanda to Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp (2,977 m)
After breakfast at your hotel / campsite from Ibanda or Nyakalenjija, the trekking will start through the pristine rainforest of Kyambogho Ridge with a view of the Mubuku Valley. Then, climb the heavily forested ridge which is home to many primates, such as black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey, and occasionally the L’hoest’s monkey.
Up the Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp at 2,977 meters, you will enjoy magnificent views over the Rwenzori foothills and Kasese town 2,160 meters below. During this part of the trip, you may hear chimpanzees and see black-and-white colobus, blue monkey, and the brilliantly colored Rwenzori turaco. The camp will be a camping site in the wilderness.
Day 3: From Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp To Mahoma Lake
Early morning after breakfast, you will hike to Mahoma Lake. The forest will give you a way towards a long narrow moss-covered ridge up to 3,515 meters and through an incredibly beautiful forest of giant heather covered in layers of bright green moss.
You will follow the footprints of mountain elephants through the bamboo and heather forest; and you may get the chance to watch them having a drink at the hot spring. The ridge will also lead you to the Rukenga Valley, where you will see the everlasting flowers (mimulopsis eliotti) and the giant lobelia.
You will then cross to the Mahoma Lake Camp for overnight. If the sky is clear that day, from the camp, you may be able to see Mt. Baker, Mt. Stanley, and the Portal Peaks.
Day 4: From Mahoma to Ibanda - Night in Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast, you may go for a walk around the lake and then descend back through the Nyaibitaba ranger post and the Mpanga Ridge to adjoin the Mubuku Valley, home of the three-horned chameleon and which will lead you back to Ibanda.
Day 5: Relax at Kazinga Channel
The Kazinga Channel is a natural link, where lakes Edward and George are in an eternal handshake. After this break, you can proceed to the airport or your next destination.
Location
This hike and safari experience will take you up Rwenzori and Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will also get to visit Fort Portal, Mahoma Lake, Ibanda, and the Kazinga Channel.
Food
Meals in the mountains are included in the package. While on the safari, breakfast and dinner is included
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Chimpanzees trekking
- See the equator
What's included
- Night and a simple game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Transport throughout the tour
- 4 nights accommodation
- 3 daily meals in the mountains
- Breakfast and dinner during safari
- Hiking gear
- Park fees, permits, guiding, porters, and camping equipment
What's not included
- Supplementary accommodation
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
2 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Airport transfer is included. In case you have your own accommodation before the trip, Enchanted Uganda Safaris Limited can pick you up. Or else you can as well meet at the airport.
Airport: Entebbe International Airport
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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