10 Days Rwenzori Trekking & Bwindi Gorilla Safari in Uganda
10 Days Rwenzori Trekking & Bwindi Gorilla Safari to Mountain Rwenzori and Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda. This 10 Days Rwenzori Trekking & Bwindi Gorilla Safari is exceptional for all travelers on holiday vacation interested in trekking the Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat and the majestic Mountain Rwenzori.
Trip Overview Of the Safari
Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Kasese at Nyakalengija
Day 4: Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut
Day 5: Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut
Day 6: John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut
Day 7: Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut
Day 8: Elena Hut to Margherita Peak then to Kitandara Hut
Day 9: Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut
Day 10: Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyakalengija then Airport
Detailed Itinerary Of the Safari
Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park
You arrive at the Entebbe International Airport where you are picked up by a driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session then transfers you the Western part of Uganda. En-route have lunch and views of the green terrain for a period of 7 to 8 hours then after a while, you shall reach the park and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest National Park
The 2nd Day of the 10 Days Rwenzori Trekking & Bwindi Gorilla Safari give you a chance to trek and interact with the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat.
You shall have early morning breakfast then get to the park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Mountain Gorillas.
Meet the Park ranger guides who take you through briefing as they give you information regarding Bwindi Forest National Park, Mountain Gorilla Groups and the various safari adventures you can do in the park.
After briefing, they allocate you into groups of 8 with lead park ranger guides who transfer you to the starting point where you leave from to enter the thick vegetated Bwindi Forest National Park to trek the Gorillas.
Follow different trails in the park for a period of 3 to 5 hours through the thick forest vegetation watching primates like monkeys, bird species listening to guidelines from the ranger guides and after a while according to the reported location of the Gorillas, you shall meet these gentle giants and in a period of one hour at a distance for 7 meters take many photos to keep.
After Gorilla Trekking in the natural forest habitat, you shall return to the park headquarters to pick your Gorilla Trekking Certificate then continue to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Kasese at Nyakalengija
Early morning breakfast on the 10 Days Rwenzori Trekking & Bwindi Gorilla Safari then with your luggage, embark on transfer to Kasese at Nyakalengija close to Mountain Rwenzori. You transfer on journey for a period of 7 to 8 hours with en-route lunch and remarkable views at the green terrain vegetation, birds then after a while, you reach the Nyakalengija Ranger’s Post then to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Equator Snow Lodge.
Day 4: Nyakalengija To Nyabitaba Hut
The 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via Central Circuit starts at Nyakalengija where you are briefed on conduct as you embark on hike to Margherita Peak. After briefing, you shall transfer in groups with park ranger guides to offer you security as well as porters to carry your luggage to the top.
Follow a gentle ascent through verdant montane green forest as you watch many bird species, monkeys, for a period of 5 to 6 hours until you reach the Nyabitaba Hut where you stop for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Nyabitaba Hut.
Day 5: Nyabitaba Hut To John Matte Hut
On the 2nd Day, you shall transfer through the bamboo zone until you reach the heather zone. Follow through verdant vegetation terrain following steep ascents towards the Bigo Bog.
This region includes; a vast stretch of boggy terrain enfolded by towering peaks of the Rwenzori. Continue on your hike leaving the Bog until you reach John Matte Hut. This Hut is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by towering cliffs. Rest, Relax and have Dinner and Overnight. John Matte Hut.
Day 6: John Matte Hut To Bujuku Hut
On the 3rd Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Central Circuit, you shall embark to beat two high passes i.e the Lower and Upper Bigo Bog as they offer you remarkable views of the terrain, surrounding peaks and glaciers.
You shall embark on descent through the Bujuku Valley passing through giant lobelia and groundsels and unique plant species found only at Mountain Rwenzori.
After while, you shall get to Bujuku Hut, situated along the glacial lake where you relax and have scenic views of the terrain vegetation, peaks around you.
While here, you go through acclimatization so as to get familiar with the altitude sickness. Dinner and Overnight Bujuku Hut.
Day 7: Bujuku Hut To Elena Hut
On the 4th Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Central Circuit, you shall embark on trek through the groundsel vegetation along the 4km path, climbing up 4,372m which is about 5-7 hours hike as you ascend to the highest point of the Central Circuit Route along Mountain Rwenzori at Scott Elliott Pass.
The Trek is very steep and rocky offering beautiful panoramic views from the pass making it all worthwhile. From the pass, continue to the upper Kitandara Valley via the rocky outcrops and glacial Lakes. The trail includes two leads i.e one to the Scott Eliot Pass until the Kitandara Lake and another heads to Elena Hut along a steep route. You shall continue to Elena Hut located beneath the snow line. You shall relax, have a warm meal then rest at the Elena Hut.
Day 8: Elena Hut To Margherita Then To Kitandara
The 5th Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Central Circuit gives you a strenuous yet rewarding hike to the Margherita Peak of Mountain Rwenzori.
You shall get up early in the morning at mid night have some precise breakfast then go on a hike to the highest point in Uganda (Margherita Peak).
The Hike is challenging as you follow through rock, glacier traversing using ropes and crampons and ice axes.
When you get here, enjoy views of the snow, take photos then afterwards embark on descent through the Scott Elliot Pass to Kitandara Hut.
This depends on the physical fitness and strength of the group as you can skip not sleeping at Elena Hut and proceed to Kitandara Hut where you leave from the next morning to Guy Yeoman.
Day 9: Kitandara Hut To Guy Yeoman Hut
Today’s trek takes you on descent through the lush vegetation at the lower slopes through the Nyamwamba Valley. You shall pass through diverse ecosystems like bamboo forests and montane rainforest as you watch many bird species and other wildlife. You shall reach the Guy Yeoman Hut after a while which is the final stopping point of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Safari via the Central Circuit. Dinner and Overnight at Guy Yeoman Hut.
Day 10: Guy Yeoman Hut To Nyakalengija (Entebbe)
On the Last Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour, you shall continue on trek descending to Nyakalengija. On reaching here, reminisce about the trek then get acquainted with the sights and sounds of the green forest and later continue on journey to the Entebbe International Airport to board flight back home.