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Summary
The Rwenzori Mountains have long been dubbed the mountains of the moon, due in part to the ethereal beauty of the snow-capped peaks glowing, luminescent, in the moonlight. The mountains are also lushly carpeted in verdant flora, which grows abundantly from base to peak. Embrace this elemental journey as a return to a pristine wilderness which exists outside of time.
Activities
- Camping
- Hiking
Places
- Rwenzori National Park, Uganda
Physical Condition
- Sportive
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Journey to Rwenzori
Activities Included
Camping General Photography Scenic DriveFrom Kampala/Entebbe, we'll meander westward towards the Rwenzori Mountains, arriving in time for dinner and staying overnight at the Wild Tracks Overland Camp.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kasese, Uganda
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 2Trek through the Bamboo Forest
Activities Included
General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Bird WatchingOur preparations for the hike begin at Kilembe. Along the steady trek from the valley floor to Sine Camp (our destination), we'll meet a multitude of birds and black & white colobus monkeys swinging in the canopies. With luck, we might see L’Hoest monkeys, which are a cultural emblem of the Bakonzo people and therefore under the protection of Omusinga, the King. The woods bloom with bamboo, flowers, fungi, moss, and hanging vines covered in lichen. One of the breathtaking features of the hike is Enoch's Falls, which opens to a spectacular panoramic view. We reach Sine Camp at 2,596 meters above sea level, overlooking Enoch’s Falls and the lush forest beyond. As some travellers retire to their rustic wooden huts for the night, others trade tales around a crackling campfire, surrounded by tranquil forest and the open night sky.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kasese, Uganda
Day 3A Valley of Splendor
Activities Included
Camping General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Bird WatchingWe'll set off from Sine Camp for a steep climb through bamboo forests dotted with the occasional fruit and berry tree. Around these parts, the call of crimson-winged Rwenzori turaco rings through the crisp air. At 3,000 meters, the bamboo gives way to towering heather trees, some 15 meters high. We'll continue the climb until we turn and descend to a flat valley of lobelia plants. A short jaunt takes us to Kyra Villa, where we'll descend once again to enter Samalira Camp, situated on the cusp of a small, natural dip carved into the landscape. Here, we'll unpack and make our home for the night.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Location
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kasese, Uganda
Day 4 Descent along Nyamwamba River
Activities Included
General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Bird WatchingToday's trek consists of a descent back through the serene bamboo forest, alive with melodious birdsong and the screeching of chimpanzees in the distance. At Omusita Rest Area, we can opt for a direct descent or divert to the scenic route, a trail following the Nyamwamba River. All paths reunite at the park entrance, and it is from this point that we'll return to Wild Tracks Overland Camp.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Kasese, Uganda
Day 5Departure from Mount Rwenzori
Activities Included
General Photography Scenic Drive CultureThe mountains of the moon may diminish in the rearview mirror, but they will loom large in our memories as we return to Kampala en route to Entebbe International Airport. We'll make a quick stop at the equator to browse the craft markets for souvenirs and gifts before your return home, or your next adventure! Thank you for choosing to experience Uganda with Bushman Tours and Safarisource.
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