Uganda Safaris

Uganda known as the pearl of Africa is also home to the River Nile has a lot to offer the traveler including both budget and luxury trips, cultural and eco-tours, wildlife safaris and mountain climbing trips. The following are some of a larger catalogue of itineraries offered by Trailfinders Africa.

MURCHISON FALLS (3 DAYS)
Day 1 KAMPALA-MUCHISON FALLS
After break fast for 5 and half hour to Murchison fall national parks. Which is the biggest park in Uganda. Game drive enroute to the campsite. Over night at the Nile camp.

Day 2 MUCHISON FALLS
After break fast & lunch do kazinga channel and the Nile from paraa to the water falls afternoon game drive to see the elephants,buaffalos,lion, hippo, and variety of bird life along the Nile. Overnight at Nile camp on full board basis.

Day 3 MUCHISON FALLS-KAMPALA
After breakfast. Drive back to Entebbe or Kampala for the end of this safari.

Bwindi Waterfall


5 DAYS-Rwenzori Mountains
Day 1 KAMPALA-KASESE
Across the Equator drive on scenic country from Kampala through the Rift valley to your overnight stop at Kasese.

Days 2 RWENZORI TREKKING
Spend day 2,3 and 4 Trekking assisted by guides and porters you hike up to one of the Seven intermediate stages. There is a great diversity of vegetation, the chance of sporting some wild animals and breath taking views. The route chosen for you will be based on the skill and experience you have. Dinner and overnight in mountain huts or tents.

Day 5 RWENZORI - KAMPALA
Make a slow descent into Kampala via Mbarara passing through small villages with their Ankole Cattle and viewing numerous mattock plantations arriving in Kampala late afternoon.
NB. (1) This package can be extended to 10-12 days depending on how high one would like to climb. If you are serious climbers Baker (15889) and Margarita (16763 ft) peaks are worth visit.
(2) There are numerous rugged cliffs. Rock climbing equipment is needed.

9 DAYS Rwenzori Trekking Expedition
Day 1 KAMPALA-KASESE
Arrival in Kampala transfer to Kasese via Mbarara for lunch at the L. View Hotel. The journey takes you along the L. Victoria on a good road to Mbarara. From here, the landscape charges to a hilly and fertile area with tea and banana plantations. Dinner and overnight at the Margarita Hotel.

Day 2 KASESE-IBANDA-NYABITABA HUT
After breakfast, short drive to Ibanda (1,600m), the starting points of your Ruwenzori climb. After brief introductions to the crew, your trek; which takes 4 hours starts taking you along the Mubuku River to Nyabitaba Hut (2,650 m) where you will spend the night.

Day 3 NYABITABA HUT-NYAMILEJU HUT-JONH MATE CAMP
After breakfast, cross the Mubuku River; one of the highest sources of the Nile, on a rope bridge and continue walking along the river to the Nyamileju Hut for lunch. You then continue to your trek stepping at the base of the mass tussock grass to avoid getting stuck in the rather wet ground. After about 7 hours walking, you will have reached the John matte Camp where you will spend the night.

Bwindi Camp

Day 4 JOHN MATE CAMP-BUJUKU HUT
Trek takes you up and down a cliff crossing the river severally along the Bujuku valley. The ground is permanently wet and muddy. After 5 hours, you reach the Bujuku lake where the scenic forest become bigger and bigger. After a short break, another hour's walk takes you to the Bujuku Hut (3,977-m) where you will spend the night.

Day 5 BUJUKU HUT-KITANDARA HUT
Continue your hike this time walking towards the Kitandara Hut (4027 m). Today's walk is much similar to the previous day as you walk up and down cliffs using roots tussock grass for support. The last bit of your trek is by ascending the Scott - Elliot saddle (4372m) and descending again to the Kitandara Lake before proceeding to Kitandara hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 KITANDARA-GUY YEOMAN HUT

This days hike takes you via the Fresh field saddle (4280m) passing Bujongolo cave to Mubuku Gorge. The walk takes about 8 hours. Overnight will be at the Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m).

Day 7 GUY YEOMAN HUT- NYABITABA HUT
Descend to the Mubuku valley passing very steep water falls through a bamboo forest. Overnight will be at the Nyabitaba Hut.

Day 8 NYABITABA HUT-IBANDA-- MARGARITA HOTEL
Descend to Ibanda where vehicles will be awaiting to take you to Hotel Margarita for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 IBANDA-KAMPALA
Transfer back to Kampala with lunch on the way for either return flight or continue to Nairobi/ Kisumu to join our Kenya wildlife safaris.

 
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