Duration
16-Day
Accra, Uganda
16-Day Uganda Primate Tracking Combined Rwenzori Climbing
Overview
The 16 Days Uganda Primate tracking safari and Rwenzori mountains climbing with 3 peaks via the Bukurungu and Central circuit trail gives you the ultimate hiking experience through the Bukurungu and central circuit Trails with a summit of the 3 highest peaks in Uganda and an encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi forest plus chimpanzees in Kibale forest. This trek will give you views of over 7 major mountain lakes in the Rwenzori mountains ranges, yes the highest number you can encounter.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Kibale NP (Chimps), Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range), Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner 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
$6,080 USD
$4,567 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$6,080 USD
$4,567 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$6,080 USD
$4,567 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
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 2-9
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 10
Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley)
Day 11-12
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 13
Kasese (Town)
Day 14-15
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 16)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes mountain huts and camping.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 15 people per group.
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: gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
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
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-6
Budget camping Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-8
Bujuku Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – Day 7: All Meals Included – Day 8: Meals at Own Expense
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 7: All Meals Included; Day 8: Meals at Own Expense
Day 9
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 10-11
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 12
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 13
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14-15
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 16
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
Arrival at Entebbe and transfer to Kibale national park
You will be met by our driver guide at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport and transferred west of the Country on a road trip to Kibale forest for an overnight. The drive from Entebbe to Kibale forest takes 6-8 hours depending on the weather and the traffic. Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest, crater lakes visit and transfer to Rwenzori mountains Np
Have an early breakfast and drive to Kanyanchu visitors centre in Kibale forest national park to attending briefing by 8am to prepare for tracking the habituated Chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimpanzee chimpanzee tracking, you will join other tourists in groups of 8 and will be led by an armed ranger guide to track the Chimpanzees. A long the way you will see velvet monkeys, white colobus monkeys, birds, old and giant forests and sometimes forest elephants until you find the chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking takes 2-6 hours depending on where you meet the Chimpanzees. You will be allowed an hour with the chimpanzees after spotting them before returning from the trek in the forest. Later after lunch, you will go for crater lakes hike to enjoy the beautiful views across Lake Nkuruba and Lake Nyina Mbuga crater lakes on your way to the Rwenzori mountains national park late in the afternoon. 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 3
Transfer from Kasese town to Kasanzi camp 2452m asl
Have an early morning breakfast before checking out of your hotel for transfer to Omukorukumi before hiking through the community of Kasanzi starting off your trek before you enter the Rwenzori mountains national park through the Bukurungu wilderness camping trail. You will meet your porters and have an interaction as you give away your backpack for carrying. Proceed hiking with some resting points along the community trail before entering the park to arrive at Kasanzi camp 1km into the tropical forest for a rest. The climb from Omukorukumi to Kasanzi camp takes 3-5 hours. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Kasanzi camp to Kambeho camp 3700m asl
After a hot breakfast depart for Kambeho camp (Kambeho means a place of coldness in Lhukonzo) also locally known as Lhume camp named after River Lhume. Getting to this camp takes you through the heather trees (Ericathiasis) with lots of moss hanging - over these trees like the old man beard. Kambeho camp lies in the heather zone which is characterized by views of hanging valleys and it is through the same zone where both varieties of monkeys can be met- The black colubus monkeys, Black and white, and Vavet monkeys. It is the zone of the Rwenzori Turracco, a rare beautiful bird in the park Arrive at Kambeho camp in the late afternoon for hot drink, dinner and an overnight. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Kambeho to lamia camp 3850m asl
Early morning leave Kambeho camp after a somewhat cold night climbing along River Lhume taking the Mughuli pass the only steep bypass on the trail. After a steep climb on Mughuli bypass descend down past Lake Mughuli which is within a strong MTN network service to allow you catch up with some mobile phone calls before proceeding to Lamia camp. There are several unnamed beautiful peaks which can easily be climbed by those interested as they acclimatize for climbing the Portal peaks and Mount Gessi. Around the camp, you can easily explore the water falls which gives the real taste of the Rwenzori mountains waters. Overnight at Lamia camp. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Lamia camp to Bigo hut
Leave Lamia camp heading to join the Central circuit trail crossing Bujuku River at the start of the Lower Bigo bog, the walk is an exhilarating experience giving you a blend off the wilderness to a spectacular views of the rocks in the Rwenzoris. Arrive at Bigo hut late in the afternoon for an overnight. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer from Bigo Hut to Bujuku Hut 3962m asl
This is your last day along the Bukurungu Rwenzori mountains climbing route joining the Central circuit trail at the beginning of the lower Bigo bog before crossing River Bujuku. Descend down from Lamia camp down past the Bukurungu lakes before reaching the Bujuku River bridge on the lower Bigo walk boards. Climb gently past Bigo camp to reach the Upper Bigo bog, proceed with a gentle climb to Lake Bujuku. Trek for about an hour through the bog around Lake Bujuku to reach Bujuku camp at 3,962 m asl for an overnight and preparing for your summit of Mount Speke. 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
Transfer from Bujuku Hut to mount Speke and back to Bujuku Hut
Wake up at 2 am to ascend Mount Speke to summit Vittorio Emanuelle peak 4,890m asl. After summit descend down to Bujuku camp for a hot lunch and a rest. You can opt for a guided walk around in case you intend to capture shots of the mountain ranges and the lakes views. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Bujuku Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 9
Transfer from Bujuku Hut to Elena cam or Irene lakes Camp
Have an early morning breakfast and start off your hike to the summit camp for Mount Stanley. The hike from Bujuku hut to Irene camp moves right wards north of Lake Bujuku. Take a steep climb to reach the afro alpine vegetation and bare rocks. Have a rest with a hot meal as you prepare to go for gear check and one last training on use of technical gear. Overnight at the camp. 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 10
Elena or Irene camp to Margherita peak and descent to Kitandara
Have an early morning breakfast and start trekking up to summit Margherita peak, have a photo moment to celebrate and keep memories of reaching the highest point in Uganda. Descend down via the margherita glacier to Elena hut for a hot lunch and some rest. After resting continue your descend down to Lower Lake Kitandara camp for an overnight as you wait to summit Mount Baker. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley) Stay: Kitandara Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Lake Kitandara 4066m to mount Baker and back to lower Kitandara camp
The ascend starts early morning from Kitandara Camp through Fresh Field pass (4215m asl.) with views of DR Congo up to Edward peak. Ascend Duration: 5 – 6 hours. Elevation height: 413m From Edward peak descend back to Fresh Field pass and then proceed descending back to the lower Lake Kitandara camp arriving late in the afternoon for an overnight. Descend duration: 4 – 5 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: Kitandara Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Descend from Kitandara to Guy Yeoman 3505m asl
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. 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 13
Descend Guy Yeoman 3261m to Nyabitaba to Mihunga gate 1651m asl
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. 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 14
Transfer to Kasese to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Have an early morning breakfast and check out of your accommodation for a transfer to Bwindi forest for your gorilla trekking adventure in the misty hills of southern Uganda. Drive through Queen Elizabeth national park crossing the Kazinga channel to continue southwards arriving in the late afternoon. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 15
Gorilla trekking and community visit in Bwindi forest
You will have an early morning breakfast and thereafter be transferred by your driver guide to the park headquarters where park rangers will brief you about the regulations for gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and also you will be divided into a group of 8 visitors. You will be led by a ranger to start trekking of these gentle giants. After you encounter these gentle giants, you are allowed to spend an hour with these magnificent mountain gorillas close up in their natural habitat. Principally hikers will love the trek in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. But overall, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience! After the gorilla trek, you will be given a certificate for succeeding a gorilla trek in Uganda/bwindi After an afternoon rest, you will go for a walk in the community to experience the life of the local community. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 16
Transfer from Bwindi to Entebbe international airport
After an early morning breakfast, you will then embark on your return journey from this amazing Bwindi gorilla trekking safari driving through Mbarara and on a lucky day you may have a chance to see zebras and impalas through Lake Mburo national park back to your hotel in Entebbe for an overnight before catching your flight back home the next morning. Around Entebbe you can visit the Juacalicentre for African crafts and souvenirs if you didn’t get yourself one in Bwindi and Kasese. 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
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
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)
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?
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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