Duration
12-Day
Accra, Uganda
12-Day Rwenzori Trekking & Uganda Wildlife Experience
Overview
Tour Category: Rhino tracking, wildlife safari in Murchison falls national park. Offers you the best of Uganda's wildlife & nature experience. Visiting Uganda's biggest and diverse Murchison falls national park with spectacular views of the Murchison falls. The scenic Rwenzori mountains which offers you an ultimate trekking experience to summit Mount Stanley (5109m asl) as you take on the mystical challenge.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Murchison Falls NP, Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Mt Stanley (Rwenzori Mountains)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives & mountain climbing
Accommodation
Red Chilli Rest Camp - Budget lodge inside Murchison Falls NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,980 USD
$3,139 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,980 USD
$3,139 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$3,980 USD
$3,139 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Murchison Falls NP
Day 3-8
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 9
Mt Stanley (Rwenzori Mountains)
Day 10
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 11
Kasese (Town)
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses mountain huts and lodges.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 30 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & mountain climbing
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge inside Murchison Falls NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Nyabitaba Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Bujuku Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Elena Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Kitandara Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Guy Yeoman Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison falls National Park Via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Your 12 Days Rwenzori trekking Uganda Wildlife experience safari will begin with our guide picking you up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe. Thereafter transfer to Murchison falls national park via Kampala-Luwero-Masindi route with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track the white Rhinos in the wild, break for lunch. There after proceed to the top of the falls in the Murchison falls national park for waterfalls experience and finally drive to the lodge to retire for an overnight. Travel time: 4-5 hours. Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Red Chilli Rest Camp Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Game drive, Boat cruise on the Nile and top of the falls hike
Have breakfast by 6am and thereafter proceed to the wilderness in search of the early morning raisers, the morning game drive starts at about 6:30am. Look out for animals such as; the giraffes, lions, hyenas, water bucks, elephants, buffalos, antelopes. Many species of birds such as; egrets, ibis, shoebill stock, marabou stock, king fisher, etc. As you have your game drive, you may relax and have a picnic on the river bank as you listen to the groans of the Hippos. After lunch break, proceed for afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This cruise is spectacular as you to get up close to the aquatic animals such as; the hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, buffalos, elephants etc. Among the birds commonly sighted on the boat cruise include the goliath heron, king fisher, weaver birds, bee eater, cattle egrets. Not forgetting the beautiful scenery along the bank. Take photos as you return back to the boat point. Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Red Chilli Rest Camp Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Kasese
After breakfast, transfer to Kasese via Fort portal which is a 7-8 hours’ drive. En-route, enjoy the jaw dropping sceneries, landscapes. You will enjoy views of the Great rift valley before proceeding to Hoima. Have an enroute hot lunch break. Arrive and check in at your lodge in Kasese, relax as you prepare your gear for the next trekking activity. Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Sandton Hotel Kasese Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Transfer to Rwenzori mountains national Park gate then to Nyabitaba 2651m asl
Have an early morning breakfast and check out of your accommodation to begin your travel to Kasese. Begin your ascent of the Mountains of the moon via the central circuit trail. The drive takes 2 hours. Rwenzori mountain climbing via the central circuit trail starts at the Rwenzori Mountains National park Mihunga gate. Your driver guide will drive you to Mihunga gate for the trip briefing and organising your equipment. The trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary beyond which it follows a thick forest along the Mubuku River. Cross the Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut. During this part of the trip you may hear chimpanzee and see black and white colobus, blue monkey and the brilliantly coloured Rwenzori turaco. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Nyabitaba Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Nyabitaba 2651m asl to John maate 3505m asl
From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shaffer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut. Hike duration: 7 – 8 hours. Elevation height: 854m. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
John Matte 3505m asl to Bujuku camp 3962m asl
From John Matte Hut the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below. The upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mount Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmanns Pass. This camp is good for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of peaks Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut. Hike duration: 4 – 5 hours. Elevation height: 457m. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Bujuku Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Bujuku 3962m asl to mt Speke 4890m asl to Bujuku 3962m asl
Early in the morning start the hike through stullmans pass (4192m asl.) and spectacular views of Virunga National park of DR Congo to Vittorio Emanuele peak (4890m asl). Ascend duration: 4 – 5 hours. Elevation height: 230m Prepare to descend back to Bujuku camp from Vittorio Emanuele with views of Bujuku valley and Bujuku lake, Margherita and Albert peaks on Mount Stanley and Mount Baker. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku Camp. Descend duration: 3 – 4hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Bujuku Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Bujuku 3962m asl Elena camp 4541m asl
Leaving Bujuku camp, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical forest of Groundsel Gully. Turn to your right up to Elena Hut just below Mount Luigi di Savoia. The trail on your left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass down to Kitandara Lakes camp. For those not climbing Margherita Peak, descend for an overnight at Kitandara camp. Those climbing the peak will have their Dinner and overnight at the coolly and Icy Elena Hut. Hike duration: 5 – 6 hours. Elevation height: 579m. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Elena Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Elena hut 4541m asl to Margherita peak 5109m asl then to Kitandara camp 4430m asl
Wake up very early in the morning at 2am, you attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita of Mount Stanley. To reach the summit of Margherita, the climb takes about 4 -5 hours. Depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain and at an ascent elevation of 568m. Rwenzori mountains trekking This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzori mountains. The Descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut for 2 to 3 hours. After your lunch at Elena hut, descend through Scott Elliot pass 4372m asl, where there are spectacular views of Lake Bujuku and Mount Speke. The trail passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, kitandara hut for overnight. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Stanley (Rwenzori Mountains) Stay: Kitandara Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Kitandara hut 4430m asl to Guy Yeoman hut 3261m asl
From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker. Continue along the south side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass 4282m asl. At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long high alpine moss. Thereafter descend through steep rocky trails and the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Have an overnight at Guy yeoman camp. Hike duration: 6 – 7 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Guy Yeoman Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Guy Yeoman hut 3261m asl to Nyabitaba hut 2651m asl to Mihunga gate 1615m asl then Kasese town
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. Descend back to Nyabitaba Camp and then Mihunga gate to be picked by your driver guide for an overnight in Kasese town. Descent duration: 7 – 8 hours Dinner and overnight stay in Kasese town. Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kasese (Town) Stay: Sandton Hotel Kasese Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe International airport and departure
Have an early morning breakfast and transfer to Kampala for another Uganda trip or Entebbe for your departure back home. End your 12 Days Rwenzori trekking Uganda Wildlife experience safari with Bujuku Eco Tours. End of trip. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Porterage
Climbing gear
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
Rescue fee
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel
4.9 operator rating
15 reviews
Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel Ltd is a Uganda Tour Operator that offers the best budget safaris and Luxury East Africa safaris i.e; Uganda, Rwanda safari packages & custom holiday packages with Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking, Mountain climbing, Birding excursions, Game drives, Boat cruises, sightseeing & hotels activities, Wildlife safaris, visa processing, guiding and Airport transfers.
Office In
Uganda
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Johnson our guide was an exceptional human being who took pride in showing us his country.
Johnson was our guide and driver for our 12 days in Uganda. I had asked for specific activities for all our days. This was my 3rd time in Uganda. He helped plan every day, so it was full and exciting. Our days were planned to the maximum. I wanted to hike, explore the mountain trails, eat local fruits, visit my friends in Kasese and make a trip to the local hospital to visit a small child we support. Our 3 days of safari trips were wonderful. He even accommodated me when I asked if we could share our jeep with children we support. One morning on the way to Queen Elizabeth NP there was a man with his stranded motor bike standing on the side of the road. Johnson stopped and asked if he was OK. He told us it was not safe standing alone on the road near the QENP area. He offered to give the man enough gasoline to get him into town to the station. Many persons might not have stopped. I was very impressed with his willingness to help this person. He even offered to pay a bill for me because I did not have the correct amount. I cannot tell you how much I was impressed with this young man. I plan to see him for my next trip back to Uganda.
Bev Cavera · United States
Very good quality of the service for reasonable price including security.
Excelent team and professional guides. Friendly people. Well managed. Clear communication and correct deal. Fast, faultless and flexible organisation and arrangement. We did a trek in January 2024 in Rwenzori mountains, started from Kasanzi region through camps of Kasanzi, Bekambo, Lami, John Maata hut, Elena hut to Margherita peak, then back to John Maata hut through Irene lake hut and out of the park along the Central cirquit, Bujuku and Mubuku river with lunch in Nyabitaba hut. 7 days, 6 nights in the mountains. We had 2 guides, cooks, porters and 2 rangers. Vladi, Czechia.
Vladimir · Czech Republic
Fantastic
Had a fantastic time climbing Margherita Peak! Polite, Knowledgeable, well-organized team. Hope to be back!
Raphael · United Kingdom
Incredible, amazing, professional
Reliable, great communication, incredible people, so kind, everything was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!!!!
Katby · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Red Chilli Rest Camp - Budget lodge inside Murchison Falls NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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