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14 Days Mount Rwenzori Hike & Gorilla Safari Kilembe Route

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Rwenzori and encounter mountain gorillas on this 14-day adventure.

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From UGX 14,250,000
14 Days

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by your guide. Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for overnight stay and briefing about your upcoming adventure.

Day 2: Transfer to Kasese

After breakfast, drive to Kasese town near the Rwenzori Mountains. Overnight at a local hotel with views of the mountains you'll soon be climbing.

Day 3-10: Mount Rwenzori Trek (Kilembe Route)

Begin your 8-day trek on the Kilembe route, ascending through bamboo forests, the heather zone, and the spectacular alpine zone with its unique giant lobelias and groundsels. Summit at Margherita Peak (5,109m) if conditions permit.

Day 11: Rest Day in Kasese

Rest and recover from your mountain adventure in Kasese town.

Day 12: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking

Early morning briefing before beginning your gorilla trek. Spend a magical hour with a gorilla family in their natural habitat - an experience you'll never forget.

Day 14: Return to Entebbe

Drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight, with stops along the way to enjoy views and lunch.

Experience the best of Uganda with this comprehensive 14-day tour that combines hiking the legendary "Mountains of the Moon" - Mount Rwenzori - with an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.

The Kilembe route offers spectacular views and diverse ecosystems as you ascend through different vegetation zones. After your mountain adventure, you'll visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter.

This expedition is perfect for adventurous travelers who seek both challenging trekking and incredible wildlife experiences in the Pearl of Africa.

  • Summit Mount Rwenzori, Africa's third highest mountain range
  • Experience diverse ecosystems and unique flora
  • Face-to-face encounter with endangered mountain gorillas
  • Professional mountain guides and porters
  • All-inclusive package with accommodation and meals

Included in the package:

  • Airport transfers
  • All accommodation (hotels, mountain huts)
  • All meals during the tour
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Porters for the Rwenzori trek
  • Mountain equipment (sleeping bags, mats)
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bottled water

Excluded from the package:

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

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SAFARI OVERVIEW

Tour Map
Tour Type

Gorilla Trekking

Location

Uganda

Best Time to Visit

December to February, June to August

Duration

14 Days

Price

UGX 14,250,000

REVIEWS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

A Safari to Uganda and Rwanda offers travelers the opportunity to discover two lands of varying but pristine beauty.

Described as "the Pearl of Africa", Uganda offers some of Africa's finest geographical and natural beauty with many visitors exclaiming how green it is – making it a tourist haven. Rwanda is described as "the land of a thousand hills".

But don't take our word for it. Find out what our guests have to say about their Jubilant Uganda Safaris trip to Uganda and Rwanda. Feel free to leave your own Review by clicking on the two review buttons below!

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