Itinerary
Day One: TRAVEL FROM KAMPALA TO FORT PORTAL CITY, UGANDA
Travel from Kampala and transfer to Fort Portal city where you will stop for lunch. After lunch book into your accomodation site, freshen up and relax for the following day. Overnight stay in Fort Portal.
Day Two: KARANGURA PEAK 3014M (7/8) hours
At 7.30AM depart from Fort Portal to base of Karangura. Trek with Guide and ranger for 7 or so hours. This can be challenging but worth it as you go through different vegetation zones. You have a choice of Wilderness Camping on top of the Peak, no facilities (Will send 2 porters ahead to set up camp ahead of us) or descending into the Community Campsite
Day Three: THE MINI TREK THROUGH BWAMBA PASS (2450m)
Begin early for another long trek through the National park. The Trek is long and is punctuated by stops for the scenery and views of the rift valley as well as the different vegetation the Rwenzoris offer. Packed lunch and enough water will be provided. Expect to arrive in Bundibugyo late evening. Transfer by Car to the Semuliki National Park where you will spend the night in the Forest Bandas or Camping, whichever option you choose.
Day Four: LONG DISTANCE WALK IN THE LOW LAND FOREST( 7hrs)
Besides the Hot springs , Semuliki National Park offers many attractions . It is the lowest point in Uganda at just 700m above sea level, it has over 400 species of birds and 53 mammals. The long distance walk on the Banks of River Semuliki will lead you through different jungle type vegetation. The River Bank is home to Hippos and other maritime life. This is a whole days forest exploration experience combined with challenging trekking. Return to your previous night’s Lodging.
Day Five: NTANDI KARUGUTU TREK. 6hrs
Brace yourself for your last day of the Rwenzori Trek. Another hard day trek beginning now at 750m to up to over 1800m or so. This trek is out side the National park at the Northern end of the Rwenzori Mountains. Packed Lunch and enough will be Provided. A car will pick you from Karugutu and drive you through a winding road to Fort Portal and drop you off at your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day Six: HEAD BACK TO KAMPALA
Head back to Kampala from Fort Portal city.
END OF TOUR.
Pricing:
Price includes:
- All Guide services
- All Park entry & activity fees
- All meals and mineral water
- All Porter services
- All transport transfers.
Not in Price:
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Beers, Wines & Sodas