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.
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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.
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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.
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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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