From Misty Peaks to Primate Encounters: A 12-Day Odyssey Through Uganda’s Wild Heart.

Trip Overview

The famed splendour of the “Mountains of the Moon” is widely recognised internationally.

Their alluring and mysterious aura, which is nearly always shrouded in mist, has inspired countless fantastical stories about them throughout history. In addition to gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Mgahinga National Park, and a bonus of golden monkey trekking, the 12-day trip will include wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. A tourist visa for East Africa obtained from the Uganda Immigration website is good for entry into both Rwanda and Uganda.

Day 1: Travel from Kampala to Kibale National Park. Community Walk. 12 Day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing and Wildlife Safari.

Firstly, a tour guide will pick you up from the Entebbe or Kampala hotel shortly after breakfast. They will brief you about the safari and transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park.

Uganda’s natural elegance is revealed as you travel through farmland and tea estates in the West. Subsequently, in the afternoon, you will have a Bigodi Wetlands Community Walk.

While on it, you will view a handful of birds and relish in the cool breeze of the lush trees and wetlands.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking, Journey to Rwenzori Mountains National Park: 12 Day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing and Wildlife Safari.

Proceed to the Kanyanchu Visitors Centre after a substantial meal at sunup. You will meet a senior ranger guide at Kanyanchu, who will lead the trek through the jungle while keeping an eye out for a family of chimpanzees.

You will have an hour to spend with them after you locate them. After that, make your way back to the starting location so that your trekking certificate can be issued.  After this incredible experience, transfer to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park for the start of your trekking journey in the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

Day 3: Climbing the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges, Hike to Sine Camp.

After hearing from the guides, begin your hike to 2,596-meter Sine Camp. The hike will lead you through the tall Afro-Montane forest zone trees.

For almost six kilometres, this is a steady climb, after which there is a severe ascent to the Sine Hut. You can observe a wide variety of plant and flower species, birds, and possibly even some animal species, such as Columbus monkeys, on the walk. Approximately 9.5 km may be covered in 5–6 hours of walking.

Day 4: Climbing the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges, Hike to Mutinda Camp.

After breakfast, hike through the Heather-Rapanea Zone and the Bambo and Heather-zone to reach 3,588 meters. Follow the trail as it meanders along a ridge top, crosses several small streams, and descends the valley’s side, passing near moss-covered waterfalls.

Above 3,000 meters, there are unique, beautiful plant and flower species, such as giant hepatica trees, whose trunks are covered in green moss with old man beards (Usnea lichen) dangling from the branches. This leads to Mutinda Camp, which is situated clos One can choose to climb to the top of 3975-meter Mutinda Lookout in the afternoon. It takes six to eight hours to travel 6.1 km to reach Mutinda camp where you will have meals and rest.

Day 5: Climbing the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges, Hike to Bugata Camp: 12 Day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing and Wildlife Safari.

As you make your way to Bugata Camp at 4,062 meters on the fourth day of the climb, you pass through a valley filled with incredibly rare and gorgeous plant species, streams, and waterfalls.

With its steep hills, muddy and swampy portions, and high steps, the trek becomes increasingly difficult and demanding, but the rewards are breathtakingly gorgeous. You will be presented with beautiful photography moments. 

Day 6: Climbing the Rwenzori Mountain Ranges, Hike to Weismann’s Peak. Summit at 4620 metres above Sea Level.

You will wake early from Bugata Camp to navigate your way to the 4620-meter top of Weismanns Peak. Enjoy the sights of snow and the clouds beneath you.

Thereafter descend the Nyamwamba valley to Kiharo Camp, which is at 3,430 meters, for the night after starting a new path that completes a loop from the peak.

The hike to the summit is approximately 3.7 km, and it takes about 8 to 10 hours to descend the remaining 9 km to Kiharo Camp.

Day 7: Descend and Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

While descending downhill, you will traverse mossy rocks, meander through picturesque forests and rivers, then return to Kilembe’s base camp.

After 14.6 kilometres and about 7-9 hours of walking to the base camp the five-day Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Trip will come to a close with a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 8: Game Drive and Water Safari on the Kazinga Channel.

Breakfast in the dawn hours will be preceded by a game drive through the Kasenyi plains.

Additionally, throughout this game drive, you may get an opportunity to see some of the big cats that frequent Queen Elizabeth National Park, as the Kasenyi plains have the highest quantity of prey, which draws predators.

Take part in the afternoon boat ride over Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. The best day at Queen Elizabeth National Park will be marked by the abundance of aquatic, semiaquatic, terrestrial, and avian life seen during the two-hour boat cruise safari.

Day 9: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park.

You ought to head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park after a leisurely early meal.

You will pass through the Ishasha area on the way, and you may catch a glimpse of the tree-climbing lions relaxing in the figs.

The route is defined by Gigazi’s rolling hills and breath-taking views of the Virunga volcanoes. Head to the Lodge to chill.

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking. Batwa Community Walk.

After breakfast in the morning, drive to the park headquarters to begin your gorilla trekking experience.

After receiving instruction on what to do plus what not to do when confronting gorillas, you will venture into the forest with a senior ranger guide to look for gorillas.

You will have an hour to spend with them after you locate them. Thereafter, you will return to the resort for lunch. After that, the guide will take you on a stroll in the Batwa Community. Engage with them to gain an understanding of the lifestyle they lead while coexisting with the mountain gorillas.

Day 11: Golden Monkey Trekking, Travel to Kigali.

Following breakfast, take a head start on the Golden Monkey Trekking Tour at the Ntebeko Visitors Centre with a briefing.

Your Ugandan primate safari will be enhanced by this one-of-a-kind experience! You are required to trek up into the volcanoes under the guidance of a ranger guide to meet the endangered golden monkeys.

Enjoy an hour of watching them once met. Subsequently, you will return to the trailhead to begin your journey to Kigali, Rwanda.

Day 12: Visit Kigali genocide museum, Departure.

Visit the Kigali Genocide Museum to honour the souls of those who perished in the brutal genocide that struck Rwanda in 1994.

You will then be driven to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda so you can board the flight  back home.

To able to experience mystic Rwenzori Mountain ranges and primates in this combo, Send in your reservation.

You can also speak with our Tour Advisor directly at +256 393 247 137 / +256 742 678 918.  Or email us at  info@ibuthsafaris.com. They will provide you advice on how to proceed and perhaps spice it up.