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15 days Gorilla and Rwenzori Expedition in Uganda

15 days
Start and end in Entebbe
5.0
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe

    Start point
    Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda (Main Entrance)
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Ugandan countryside with stopovers
    Landmarks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Mountain Gorilla Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trekking in groups of maximum 8 people
    • Guided forest trek with wildlife sign identification
    • 1 hour with mountain gorillas
    Landmarks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  4. Day 4

    Rwenzori Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Rwenzori Mountains National Park
  5. Day 5

    Sine Hut Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Afro-Montane forest zone
    • Wildlife observation including birds and primates
    • Visit to Enock's Falls
    Landmarks
    Enock's Falls
  6. Day 6

    Mutinda Camp Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Bamboo-Mimulopsis Zone
    • Stop at Kalalama Camp (tea break)
    • Trek along Heather-Rapanea Zone with river and waterfalls

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to Mutinda Lookout (approximately 1.5 hours up and 1 hour down) for views across Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese town, and Lake George at 3,925 meters
    Landmarks
    Mutinda Camp
  7. Day 7

    Bugata Camp Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Mutinda Valley with tussock grass and Giant Lobelias
    • Climb to Namusangi Valley at 3,840 meters
    • Trek to Bugata Camp at 4,062 meters
    Landmarks
    Bugata Camp
    Namusangi Valley
  8. Day 8

    Hunwick's Camp Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek up Bamwanjara Pass
    • Trek to Hunwick's Camp with peak views
    Landmarks
    Bamwanjara Pass
    Hunwick's Camp
  9. Day 9

    Margherita Camp Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Lake Kitendara
    • Climb Scott Elliott's Pass
    • Trek to Margherita Camp at 4,485 meters
    Landmarks
    Lake Kitendara
    Margherita Camp
  10. Day 10

    Mt Stanley Climb from Margherita Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast before summit attempt), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mt Stanley climb to 5,109 meters with strict turnaround time

    Optional Activities

    • Stay on Stanley Glacier and climb to rocky outcrop on southern edge of Alexandra Peak for views
    Landmarks
    Mt Stanley
    Stanley Glacier
    Alexandra Peak
  11. Day 11

    Kiharo Camp Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to McConnell's Prong
    • Trek to Oliver's Pass at 4,505 meters
    • Trek along Nyamwamba River to Kiharo Camp
    Landmarks
    McConnell's Prong
    Oliver's Pass
    Nyamwamba River
  12. Day 12

    Trekkers Hostel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Forest View Camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Descent through Nyambwamba Valley with waterfalls and forest
    • Stop at Forest View Camp for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife observation including Rwenzori Red Duiker
    Landmarks
    Nyambwamba Valley
  13. Day 13

    Kasese to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short hike around Crater Lakes near Fort Portal

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Fort Portal (not included)
    Landmarks
    Crater Lakes
    Fort Portal
    Kibale National Park
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  14. Day 14

    Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided chimpanzee tracking walk in Kibale National Park
    • 1 hour with chimpanzees
    • Guided primate walk observing 12 primate species
    • Bigodi Swamp walk with community visit
    • Bird and primate observation in Bigodi Swamp
    Landmarks
    Kibale National Park
    Bigodi Swamp
  15. Day 15

    Kibale to Entebbe Airport

    End point
    Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda (Main Entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
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    November 22nd, 2024
    5.0
    I can't recommend this for enough. Geofrey our guide was amazing. He treated us like family and have us the best...
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  • Toni
    September 26th, 2024
    5.0
    Our guide/driver Geofrey is an extremely knowledgable guide for our journey that included river rafting on the nile,...
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  • Daniel
    January 7th, 2020
    5.0
    Our guide Remmy was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna. He especially...
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Tour ID: 145749

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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