Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe – Airport Pickup
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your professional safari driver will welcome you to Uganda and transfer you to your lodge in Entebbe. This evening is for relaxation and adjusting to the African atmosphere before your adventure begins.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Day 2: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you’ll embark on a scenic drive southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The 9-hour journey takes you past rolling hills, tea plantations, and small towns. Stop at the Equator for photos and enjoy lunch in Mbarara before arriving at Bwindi in the evening.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
This is the highlight of your Africa Package. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Trek through thick rainforest, vines, and bamboo slopes to locate a gorilla family. Once found, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close. Return to your lodge to relax after this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day 4: Transfer to Kasese – Gateway to Rwenzori Mountains
Depart Bwindi for Kasese, a 7-hour scenic drive through Uganda’s western highlands. On arrival, check into Trekkers Hostel at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The lodge sits at 1,450 meters above sea level, offering stunning green surroundings and crisp mountain air, preparing you for the trek ahead.
Accommodation: Trekkers Hostel
Day 5: Hike to Sine Hut (2,596m)
Begin your Rwenzori climb through Afro-montane forest, alive with birdlife and primates. Spot colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and even wild chimpanzees. En route, visit Enock’s Falls for scenic photography. Spend the night at Sine Hut, set on a ridge overlooking a waterfall, just below the bamboo zone.
Accommodation: Sine Hut
Day 6: Trek to Mutinda Camp (3,588m)
Today’s trail passes through the bamboo zone and moss-covered forests. Stop for tea at Kalalama Camp before ascending along waterfalls and giant heather trees. Reach Mutinda Camp near a rushing river. Optional hike to Mutinda Lookout (3,925m) rewards you with sweeping views of Kasese and Lake George.
Accommodation: Mutinda Camp
Day 7: Alpine Trek to Bugata Camp (4,062m)
Cross the Namusangi Valley, filled with lobelias and everlasting flowers. The day is challenging with boggy sections, but the rewards are spectacular views of Bugata Lake and Weismann’s Peak. Arrive at Bugata Camp, perched high above alpine lakes, surrounded by snow-dusted ridges.
Accommodation: Bugata Camp
Day 8: Trek to Hunwick’s Camp (3,874m)
Continue your climb through Bamwanjara Pass with breathtaking views of Mount Stanley and Mount Baker. Look out for malachite sunbirds and lobelia flowers along the way. Arrive at Hunwick’s Camp, perfectly located for stunning panoramas of Uganda’s highest peaks.
Accommodation: Hunwick’s Camp
Day 9: Climb to Margherita Camp (4,485m)
Descend to Lake Kitandara, then climb Scott Elliott Pass to reach Margherita Camp. This site, first used by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906, sits among towering rocks that shelter you from winds. Prepare for the summit attempt tomorrow.
Accommodation: Margherita Camp
Day 10: Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m) – Return to Hunwick’s Camp
Wake up at 2:00 am for an early start. Equipped with ropes and crampons, ascend to Margherita Peak, the highest point of the Rwenzori Mountains. Marvel at the glaciers, Congo’s vast rainforests, and sweeping alpine views. Descend to Hunwick’s Camp for a well-earned rest.
Accommodation: Hunwick’s Camp
Day 11: Descend to Kiharo Camp
From Hunwick’s, cross ridges with panoramic views of the Nyamwamba Valley and Mt. Speke. Descend to Kiharo Camp, located in a deep valley surrounded by lush vegetation and cliffs. This area is rich with duikers, waterfalls, and colorful birdlife.
Accommodation: Kiharo Camp
Day 12: Final Descent to Kilembe – Return to Trekkers Hostel
Trek down the Nyamwamba Valley through moss-covered forests, cascading waterfalls, and rocky ridges. Stop at Forest View Camp for lunch before completing your descent to Kilembe. Return to Trekkers Hostel for a hot shower and relaxation.
Accommodation: Trekkers Hostel
Day 13: Fort Portal Crater Lakes & Transfer to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, drive to Fort Portal and explore the crater lakes, with stunning views of the Rwenzori peaks. Continue to Kibale National Park, home to 13 primate species. Arrive at your lodge near the forest.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 14: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale, often seen swinging in the trees or feeding. Spend an hour with them while learning about their behavior. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project rich in birdlife, primates, and cultural encounters.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 15: Return to Kampala – Airport Transfer
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Africa Package adventure.
