Extension of Rwenzori trekking
Extension 1: Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Park
Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Arrival at Mweya in the Queen Elisabeth National Park, on time for the launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. The concentration of water birds, hippos and crocodiles here is really amazing. Lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge. In the afternoon game drive in the Northern sector of the Park, to see crater lakes, elephants, lions, kobs, spotted hyenas and the leopard. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 11: The chimpanzee in Kyambura and Kasenda crater lakes
Early morning departure for the chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, starting at 8am. Lunch in Kasese. In the afternoon exploration of the region of Kasenda crater lakes on the road to Fort Portal. Visit to the Mahoma Falls. Dinner and overnight at Rujuna Hilltop Guesthouse.
Day 12: Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast transfer to the North to Murchison Falls National Park, the biggest protected area of Uganda, with up to 3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the river Victoria Nile, the most impressive in East Africa. Drive through Hoima and along the Lake Albert. The panorama is interesting, especially when reaching the Rift Valley Escarpment. Lunch at Red Chilli Rest Camp and afternoon game drive. See elephants, giraffes, kobs, bushbuck, baboons and, if lucky, lions in action. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 13: The wonderful Murchison falls on river Nile
Early morning launch trip on river Nile, with exceptional sight of water birds, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, up to the base of the falls. The journey will terminate with a short hike exactly on top of the falls, to fully enjoy their beauty. Lunch at Masindi Hotel. Evening return to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or Ivys Hotel.
Day 14: Kampala city tour
After breakfast departure for the tour of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Visit Namirembe Cathedral. Walk through the city centre, the Uganda Parliament, the National Theatre, the national galley Nommo. Lunch at Pearl Restaurant. In the afternoon visit the Kasubi Tombs, where the Buganda kings are buried; visit the Bulange and the Bahai Temple. Overnight at Ivys Hotel or Hotel Africana.
Day 15:Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Tariff per person in USD including the Rwenzori trekking plus the extension:
The price includes:
- Full board and meals during the hike
- Accommodation in huts and hotels
- Transfer with 4x4 Land Cruiser or minibus
- Guide and porters, cooker
- Park Entrance fees
- Rescue fees in case of emergency rescue on Rwenzori Mountains
The price excludes
- Flight and tourist insurance
- Equipment for the hike
- Alcohol, tips, cigarettes, laundry
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