MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- All meals included
- First class or best available hotels in the area
- First Entrance fees
- Professionally guided tour
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Excess baggage charge
- Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
Rwenzori Facts
The one of a kind thing about Mountain Rwenzori is that it is the only mountain in East Africa that was not formed as a result of volcanicity. Mountain Rwenzori, is additionally known as “Mountain of the Moon”. It is home to an impressive 9 reptile species such as the Rwenzori three-horned Chameleon,6 Amphibian Species,18 mammal species including Elephants,buffalos,giant forest hog,bushbuck,chimpanzee plus leopards.It has 217 birds species inluding some that are unique to only Rwenzori Mountain including the Rwenzori turraco,Rwenzori,double collared sunbird,strange weaver and the rea-throated alethe
Wildlife Found Here
Hiking to the highest peak- Margherita which is at an altitude of 5,109m is exciting and rewarding with massive wildlife and rare plants that will keep you energetic to climd this epic mountain among the rare species of inlude the Rwenzori three horned Chameleons,rare Rwenzori plait horned chameleon and bird species like the Great Blue turraco and the Rwenzori turraco who considered the gardeners of the rain forests found here
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN KAMPALA
- DAY 1- TRANSFER TO KASESE VIA MBARARA
- DAY 3-NYAKALENGIJA
- DAY 4-LEAVE NYABITABA HUT
- DAY 5-BUJUKU HUT
- DAY 6-HUT ELENA HUT
- DAY 7-KITANDARA HUT
- DAY 8-NYABITABA
- DAY 9-NYAKALENGIJA
- DAY 10- QUEEN ELIZABETH N/P
- DAY 11-END OF TOUR
Pick up from Entebbe Airport
Drive to Kasese,Mt.Rwenzori
Drive to Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut
Depart Nyabitaba Hut and head to John Matte hut
Walk from John Matte to hut Bujuku hut
Stroll from Bujuku to hut Elena Hut
Elena Hut for Kitandara Hut
Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman, transfer to Nyabitaba
Start the 6 hours hike in the morning at 4,282 m through the Fresh Field Pass as you descend through boggy and rocky regions. Mounts Baker, Savoy and Stanley are stunning glaciers. Proceed along a muddy path that leads to rock shelters at Kabamba, Akendahi, and Bujongolo. After passing the valley of Kabamba, arrive at Guy Yeoman Hut found at 3,261 m. Surrounding this hut you can see beautiful landscapes of rivers, forests and mountains. Lunch and sleep in the hut
From Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyakalengija
You'll depart from Guy Yeoman hut to Nyakalengija early in the morning. Experience panoramic views of flowers and plants, bamboo forests and rivers Kinchuchu and Mubuku. You will see falls of Kabamba wafer along the way. Arrive at Nyabitaba Hut in 4 hours, from there take another 40 minutes to visit Mahoma Lake, then return to the hut and descend in 2 to 3 hours to the park headquarters. You will find your guide in the base camp, waiting for you. He will take you to Queen Elizabeth and spend a night in the lodge of Mweya Safari
Game Drive and Boat cruise
Upon breakfast, head off for an early game drive where you can see Buffaloes, tigers, assorted Antelopes, elephants, warthogs, and diverse species of birds. Head back to the lunch lodge and go for a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga channel in the afternoon; you'll see giant crocodiles, lots of hippos, buffaloes, elephants and lots of beautiful birds closely. Lunch and sleep at the safari lodge in Mweya.
Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
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Travelicious Review
The biggest attraction on a Mountain Rwenzori tour is its the vegetation and rare wildlife species.For Mountain Climbers this would be a great deal and an adventure worth trying especially in Africa since its the third Highest and just at the foothills lies two magnificent game parks filled with wildlife,craters and lakes George and Edward which gives you the rare sight of Nile Crocodiles living peacefully with others animals in the Kazinga Channel
More about this tour
This tour is fully customizable to your inspiration and design and available at any time of the year,however even if you don't book with us we can still give you our insights on different destination to ensure you have a great vacation
Since the best way to explore this World is by Hiking,this tour also may feature minor hikes to major climb and at any time with a run. Ensure that your practice to keep your body fit to minimize fatigue during your time in Africa
If you desire for any additional specials like birthday celebrations,anniversary dinner or proposals,please inform us before arrival such that we connect your with the real travel consultant who will your ideal travel
NB: Safari Quotations are based on group of 4 persons,Double Occupancy
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