Duration
15-Day
Accra, Uganda
Hike to the third highest point in Africa - Margherita Peak at 5109m asl on Mount Stanley in the Rwenzori Mountains. Afterwards, this trip also takes you to the Ultimate encounter with Mountain Gorillas as well as other animals of the savannah in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National parks.
Plan snapshot
Duration
15-Day
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe
Via Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Papyrus Guest House - Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
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This budget tour uses mountain huts and lodges.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Day 1
Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Budget banda near Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Budget banda near Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-11
Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
Budget lodge just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Mid-range resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 15
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Our representative will be waiting to welcome and cheer you up arrival at Entebbe international airport and thereafter transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay as you wait to kick off your adventurous trip across Uganda with major focus on Rwenzori Mountains hike, Mountain Gorilla Trekking and the animals of the savannah. Retire the day at the lodge. Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After breakfast, transfer to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (also known as the Mountains of the Moon). The drive will take approx. 7 hours. We will have lunch in Fort Portal and proceed to Mihunga for overnight. The equatorial snow peaks include the third highest point in Africa; Margherita (5109 meters), Alexandria (5083 meters) and Albert (5087 meters). Budget banda located near Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
The central circuit starts at the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services offices at Nyakalengija. You need to arrive in the morning to allow ample time to rent equipment and meet your guides and porters. The trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary beyond which it follows a thick forest along the Mubuku River, crossing its 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 colored Rwenzori turraco. Retire the day at Nyabitaba hut overlooking the Portal Peak. The hike takes between 2-3 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer 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 time is between 7 - 8 Hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
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 Mt 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 Stuhlmann 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. The hike takes an average of 4 – 5 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical and forest of Groundsel Gully. Turn to your right up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders, while the trail on your left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes the trail on he left leads those who are not climbing Margherita Peak to Kitandara Hut. Those climbing the peak will have their Dinner and overnight at the coolly and Icy Elena Hut. The hike is between 5-6 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Very early in the morning, 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. 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. The descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut will take you about 2 – 3hours. After your lunch at Elena hut, descend to the Scott-Elliot pass (4372m asl.), where there are spectacular views of Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke. After, the trail passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara Lakes for dinner and overnight at the Kitandara camp. The descend takes an average of 3 – 4 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing 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 mossy. Thereafter start the 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 and then an overnight at Guy yeoman camp. The hike take 6-7 hours. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
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. Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your trek by the evening at Nyakalengija, the base camp. Check in at your lodge and enjoy a lazy evening The descent takes 7 – 8 hours. Budget banda located near Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Start the day at leisure with a hot breakfast. Enjoy the cool morning at the foot of Rwenzori Mountains with sights and sounds of the Mubuku meandering river. Later in the day, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park, check into your lodge and get ready for a hot lunch. Retire the day at the lodge as you enjoy a warm weather and sunset from the veranda of your cottage. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning with an early game drive that exposes us to diverse animals. Possibility to see Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas and many more species that are residents to this park are spotted along the Circuits as we drive along. This trip will also introduce to you to the avian life of Uganda as we cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel that links lake Edward and George. Look out for the hippos, elephants, buffaloes without forgetting the Nile crocodile and many water birds like the pied kingfisher, fish eagle among others. Head and check in at your lodge and retire the day. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Start off the day with an adventourous game drive in Ishasha sector looking out for more savanah wildlife and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest. Transfer to the impenetrable Forest of Bwindi - A home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Retire the day overlooking the amazing misty Bwindi forest. Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Head into the impenetrable forest for a close encounter with the Mountain Gorillas. Spend a day tracking the endangered Mountain Gorilla, spending up to an hour among them. See mothers keeping infants close as they knuckle walk on three limbs. Watch scampering toddlers reined in by an attentive father before having a bush packed lunch. This day we spend the night in the middle of Africa’s second deepest Lake on Kyahugye Island on Lake Bunyonyi. Have a relaxed evening as you stare at the fascinating lake of many birds from the veranda of your cosy cottage. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
With breakfast at leisure, we cross the lake with a speed boat or motorized canoe to the main land as we wave goodbye to the stunning Lake of many birds. We continue our drive towards Lake Mburo national park. We reach the park in time for lunch at the lodge. (you can decide to have a short swim at the lodge to cool off the body) In the evening, we shall have an exclussive game-drive mixed with walking safari with Zebras, giraffes, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and Impalas. Retire the day at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 15
Start the day early with a visit to the nearby community to enjoy how the local herdsmen & women milk their cows - The Ankole long horned cattle are specifi breed that is endemic to Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and some parts of Tanzania. After spending an amazing time with the local herdmen, we return to the lodge for a brunch and later head to Entebbe as we have reached the end of amazing Uganda exploration trip. We reach Entebbe in the evening and you can arrange for an evening departure or add a night in Entebbe to fly the next morning. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
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)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
African Finfoot Safaris a leading safari company that tailor make safari routes of your own taste . We have intimate, current knowledge of the East African countries that you will visit and every element of your itinerary, from lodges to airlines to tour guides. We speak your language, and are passionate about Africa and sharing this beautiful place with you. We ensure Africa will seep into your soul. How do we make your African Safari so memorable? We are passionate about what we do.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
AUTO, USAGA, UTB & YAS
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our tour in Uganda was prepared professionally. Accommodation, food, car, Safari experiences was excellent. Guides well experienced to their work. Definitely recommended for individual tourists as well for groups.
Beata · Poland
We had a 10 days Trip with African Finfoot Safaris with their Guides and Drivers, Eddie and Abdu respectively. It was a blend of dental charity and adventure. Giving back to the underserved communities. I really appreciate the navigation, panctuality, eloquence and teamwork shown by Eddie and his team. We helped people together, the company even donated supplies to us. We visited the parks, enjoys the scenic views of nature with vast wildlife, cultural experiences and gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and all the way through Kigali.
Sulaiman · Uganda
I had the most amazing experience with African Finfoot Safaris during my three-week trip to Uganda in December 2024 and January 2025. From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, welcomed, and well-cared for. My guide, Edrisa, was outstanding—professional, respectful, and incredibly friendly. He is a skilled driver, navigating all types of terrain with ease, and his deep knowledge of Uganda made the journey even more enriching. Edrisa is not only a guide but also a bridge to the local communities, offering activities that allow you to connect with the culture in meaningful ways. He is a fantastic conversationalist, flexible, and always willing to adapt to your needs. His ability to surprise us with little touches throughout the trip made the experience even more special. Whether it was recommending unique accommodations with breathtaking views or sharing insights into Ugandan culture, everything was meticulously planned yet flexible enough to enjoy on our own terms. Overall, this trip exceeded all my expectations, and I would wholeheartedly recommend African Finfoot Safaris for anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Uganda.
Marta · Spain
Our experience with African Finfoot Safaris has been one of the best we've ever lived in our long travellers life. It was a 5 days trip and there were just two of us: my wife and me. The highlights of the trip were the Gorilla and Chimps trekking, but we actually loved every single moment of our journey. Projecting and scheduling our trip with Edrisa, the owner of the agency, was just smooth and easy. Edrisa is very experienced, helpful, honest, clear and... kind! Trust him, every single suggestion and hint from him is just... gold. We had other experiences in the past with local agencies, and the one with African Finfoot Safaris has been absolutely the best. We had the luck to have Obed as our guide throughout the 5 days: he is very knowledgeable, patient, experienced, flexible and again... kind! In the end, we were blessed to meet a new precious friend in this short, intense and unforgettable week.
Stefano · Italy
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Papyrus Guest House - Mid-range guest house in Entebbe (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by African Finfoot Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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