ADVENTURE 8 DAYS TREKKING CHALLENGES UGANDA

(Places to Visit: Ngahinga, Bwindi Nkuringo sector, Kibale Chimpanzees, and White water Rafting)

You will arrive Entebbe airport to be met and greeted by your driver guide from Asyanut Safaris. Transfer to Africana hotel in Kampala and subsequent briefing about the whole trip details which is also in your welcome pack. www.hotelafricana.com

Day 1:Kampala - Kisoro

Depart Kampala and travel to Mgahinga (KLA MGNP 554 km 9hrs Journey). Overnight at Mt Mgahinga Lodge on full board basis.

Meal plan and Accommodation: Full Board

Day 2: Mt Sabinyo (3669m)

Early morning trekking begins to Mt Sabinyo (3669m) which offers 3 challenging peaks to climb. This is known as ‘Old Man’s teeth’, time has eroded
Sabinyo peak. A climb to the mountain takes one up to peak 1, continue to climb
to peak 2 which involves walking a ridge with breath - taking drops into gorges
of Rwanda and Uganda, finally the hike up to peak 3 is steep, therefore expect
to get your hands dirty as you go to peak 3 and this will be compensated by the
spectacular views of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda seen on this trek all at the same time. The climate changes here as you begin trekking
up front to the peak this ensures the a growth of vegetation (bamboo 60% which
is a delicacy of the mountain gorillas, other types are the famous mountain Lobelia, Haegenia and many more plants here). Animals mix up with this Vegetation which you are most likely to see here as you hike by; buffaloes, Elephants, bushbucks, the heartened golden monkey and many others including bird species; the Rwenzori turaco, crowned hornbill, black Kite and the crowned crane, the journey takes 8 hours for the round trip to cover the 15km stretch. Stay overnight at Mt Mgahinga Lodge on full board basis.

Day 3: Mt Gahinga (3474m).

Drive out of Bwindi National Park Northwards after breakfast to Queen Elizabeth National park via Isasha sector where you may see the climbing Lions in the savanna grasslands, and Ankole cattle grazing in the meadows. You will arrive for Lunch / Dinner and overnight accommodation at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute of Ecology.

Day 4: Mt Muhavura (4127m).

An early morning breakfast before a further trek to Mt Muhavura (4127m). Here the best views of the country are found and much of the climb passes rocky surface covered by grass and small shrubs, however, trekkers are rewarded with beautiful views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National park, Bwindi Impenetrable forest park, and the peaks of Rwenzori Mountains. The trek takes 8 hours rund trip covering 15km. Return for dinner and overnight on full board basis at Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 5: Bwindi park to trek gorillas in Nkuringo.

Leave Travelers Rest hotel and drive south of Bwindi park to trek gorillas in Nkuringo. After briefing by the park warden you will descend and ascend to the steep hills of Nkuringo gorillas, forested, mixed grass indeed making it an impenetrable forest. Bwindi impenetrable forest offers an intriguingly true African jungle experience. Its dense growth, vines and other vegetation make it impenetrable, mysterious and awesome as the sun breaks through; elegant helicon or lobster claw spreads its colourful petals. This is one of the richest areas for flora in Africa. The forest is home to about 330 mountain gorillas, half of the world’s population of about 600 mountain gorillas It takes 8 hrs from the time you depart your hotel, you will carry a packed lunch, and then have a village walk as we return back to the hotel for overnight on full board basis.

Day 6: Kisoro –Kibale National Park

Early morning departure to to Kibale Forest National park (Kisoro, Kibale Park is 493 km 8hrs journey). You will have lunch in Fort Portal town after visiting the Kings palace. Arrive Kibale in the evening for dinner and overnight at Ndali lodge at full board basis. www.ndalilodge.com

Day 7: Kibale forest National

Morning chimps trekking (8:00am 1200pm) 5hrs trekking in the forest. Kibale forest National Park is home to 13 primate species including the red colobus, velvets and L’Hoest’s monkey and Chimpanzees. The shady forests provide botanists and butterfly enthusiasts with a rare treat. For birders, 335 species of birds have been recorded including the guinea fowl, great turaccos and parrots. An estimated 600 chimps inhabit the forest. Community- based eco-tourism has been developed here, an array of native plants, animal’s foods, medicines and plant products are found here. The canopy rings with bird calls. Tree species like wild rubber trees, polita figs and candelabra euphorbia are common here. After the trek and lunch, transfer to Jinja (Kibale Jinja 375km 7hrs journey) for your celebration, dinner and overnight at Sunset Hotel. www.sunsethoteluganda.com

Day 8: Kampala - Entebbe

This is your day of choice and the available options include: a cultural tour of Kampala, a half days rafting / bungy jumping or a shopping spree before your transfer to the airport for flight back home

 

COST INCLUDES:
All accommodations as indicated, Gorilla tracking permit, Mountain hiking fees, Potter fees, Ranger guides fees, transport for the whole trip including transfers, all meals as indicated, chimpanzee tracking permits, entrance fees to all hiking points, village walk where necessary, All guide’s expenses, bottled water for the trip, All government taxes.

COST EXCLUDES:
Rafting, bungee jumping, tents, sleeping bags, or pads, shopping and other personal costs.