Rwenzori Mountaineering safari & Canoe Trekking Tour

Package Overview

This extended mountaineering safari/tour adventure is for those with some extra time after their mountaineering safari. The extension will take you to Queen Elizabeth where can see the big five and later go for an exciting adventure (Canoeing in dug outs) on lake Bunyonyi. This option is possible either way mountaineering then canoeing or vice versa.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Entebbe

  Arriving at Entebbe airport in the afternoon, transfer to any booked hotel for an overnight.
• Day 2 : Transfer to Kasese

  Transfer to Kasese. Check in at safari lodge.
• Day 3 : Walking, Trekking and Hiking Starts

  Leave the hotel after breakfast and transfer to park headquarters at Nyakalengija. This is the starting point, where you will get your guides and porters, start your trekking and head for Nyabitaba hut (2652M) 5-6 hours.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 4 : John Matte (3414m)

  An early departure is necessary, because the hike involves trekking where the paths are sometimes slippery, so it’s vital to leave plenty of time.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Bujuku Hut (3962m)

  The hike takes up to 5 hours, crossing the Bujuku River, you will enter into the Lower Bigo Bog, using the board walk and through a steep climb (metallic ladders) you will reach the Bigo Hut.
• Day 6 : Elena Base

  Four hours from Bujuku, make Elena your base because others might be scaling to Magherita peak (5109M). For those hiking to the peak, climbing skills are essential and you will need crampons, ice axe, harness and ropes. It is best to bring your own equipment even though we can hire it if necessary.

  • Themes Hiking, Mountaineering
• Day 7 : Hiking to the Peak

  Those scaling the Magherita will hike up to the peak (5019m) and the rest will descend to Kitandara hut where you will all spend the night.
• Day 8 : Guy Yeoman (3450m)

  From Kitandara hut, descend to Geo Yeoman. This is the most difficult part of the circuit as it has a lot of rocks, endless bogs and steep and slippery paths.
• Day 9 : Nyabitaba Hut (5 hours)

  From Guy Yeoman head for Nyabitaba hut where, if your knees are still okay, you can head for Nyakalengija. Otherwise take a night at Nyabitaba.
• Day 10 : Nyabitaba to Nyakalengij

  Descend to the starting point and transfer to Queen Elizabeth for an afternoon boat cruise and an overnight at tented and safari lodges.
• Day 11 : Queen Elizabeth Park

  Morning game drive and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
  
  Possible accommodations: safari lodge..
• Day 12 : Canoe Trekking

  Paddling starts at 10am after a hearty breakfast at Heart of Edirisa (meeting point). First stop is at Bushara Island where you will have a half hour walking safari in the eucalyptus and after refreshments you will visit a former leper’s colony (Bwama Island). Canoeing past the punishment island you will head to Sharp’s island for lunch then you will have some hours in the canoe which will lead you to the swimming area and on to your first destination. overnight safari lodge.

  • Themes Canoeing
• Day 13 : Habukomi Island

  After breakfast, cross to Kyevu for a day trekking through extensive swamps, a Pygmy community, Karembe hills and finally to the peak for your lunch break and an excellent view of the volcanoes. After lunch, descend for three hours to Bufundi peninsula where the canoes will transfer you to Habukomi Island for an overnight at a safari lodge.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 14 : Return from Canoeing

  Visit the pelican hideout after your breakfast then paddle to upside down island with a last stop at the Nature prime island for lunch before finally landing at the home bay by 3 p.m. Over night at safari lodge.
• Day 15 : Lake Bunyonyi

  Day to relax at Lake Bunyonyi and overnight at safari lodge. FB
• Day 16 : Back to Kampala

  Transfer to Kampala with a stopover at the equator for pictures and water experiment. Check in at any hotel of your choice in the late afternoon.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Terms & Conditions

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