3 DAYS MAHOMA TREK ON THE LOWER RWENZORI MOUNTAINS

Uganda The Pearl of Africa is blessed with a diversity of both Flora and Fauna with over 10 National Parks and several other wild reserves and forest reserves. On this particular trip, you will interact with a number of animal species in the Savanah parks of Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. You will also interact with a number of primate species in the primate parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale Forest National Park Your Trip at glance

Day 01

Travel to the Rwenzori Mountains 400kms 6hrs

On this day, your driver/ Guide will pick you from your Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, after briefing, you will set off and drive to the Rwenzori mountains. Arrive at the base camp of Rwenzori Mountains at Nyakalengija gate. Check in at The Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge Meal Plan FB

Day 02

Start trekking from the base camp (1615m) to Omuka Kiiza Camp (2,977 mtrs)

With your guide you will trek through a lush forested ridge with breath taking and the Mubuku river trailing along the valley. The forest is home to a multitude of birds.

Day 03

Omuka Kiiza camp to Lake Mahoma camp (3,515 mtrs).

After breakfast, you will head to lake Mahoma. The trail is dominated by the Bamboo and heather forest. You will be following the forest elephant trails as you trail their footmarks, sometimes with ponds of water. Other common sight will be the giant lobelia and everlasting flowers, later on the trail.

Day 04

Complete the Mahoma trail trek today to Nyakalengija gate.

Today’s journey starts with descending to the base camp via Nyabitaba camp through the central circuit trail. The trail will be forested with heather and bamboo forest before you pass by Nyabitaba camp and ranger post in the Mubuku valley. Descend to the park gate. Common sight will be the lush forested trail, monkeys and the three horned chameleons. Arrive at the Base camp in the afternoon. Head back to the lodge, relax have a meal, Meal Plan FB.

Day 05

Travel Back to Kampala. 400km 6hrs

On this day, you wake up at the Lodge and have breakfast. After breakfast, your guide will brief you about the journey. You will then set of and drive back to Kampala. Our service ends when you arrive your Hotel in Kampala or Entebbe.

Price per person: 600$

Minimum number of persons: 1

Included in the price:

Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle
English speaking driver/guide
Accommodation in places mentioned in the itinerary, based on a twin/double room
Meals as described in the itinerary
Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
VAT for upcountry hotels and lodges

Exclusions:

International flight
Visa application fees
Optional activities
Meals and drinks not mentioned above
Items of personal nature
Tips
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Phone calls and bar bills.
Personal/travel insurance.
Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
All Other Services of a personal nature.
All air/flight tickets.
Entry visa into Uganda.
All kinds of drinks except water.
Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”

Terms and conditions:

* The rates are in US dollars and subject to change.

* Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your contact person of Footprints Safaris. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis.

Note:
Prices are subject to change. Availability of accommodations and activities is not guaranteed; reservations will be made after receiving confirmation of the final itinerary and the requested deposit. Should any of the included accommodations not be available, we reserve the right to substitute it with an alternative suitable accommodation, which might affect the final quoted price.

The budget option for this safari is based on very basic accommodation. Private bathrooms cannot be guaranteed which means showers and toilets (or pit latrines) have to be shared in some places.

The estimated travelling hours are based on the actual hours of driving, stops for lunch or photos not included.