ADVENTURE AND WILDLIFE SAFARI.

Over view:
This adventure safari offers you the opportunity to climb Rwenzori Mountains and visit Uganda's incredibly beautiful National Parks , including ,Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park for Gorilla Tracking, Ishasha Wilderness for tree climbing lions and other wild life, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Mburo, Ssese Islands and Jinja the source of River Nile.

ITINERARY;

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe.
Upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport, you will be met by Advantage Safaris Tour Guide and transferred to your hotel for Safari briefing and a welcome drink.
Over night: Anderita Beach Hotel, Windsor on Lake Victoria.

Day 2: Entebbe- Shopping-Kasese.
We shall travel to Kampala city for shopping in supermarkets and changing money. Later travel to Kasese Town on the floor of the Western Rift Valley dominated by Rwenzori Mountain Ranges. We shop for remaining supplies to use while trekking Rwenzori Mountains.
Over night: Margherita Hotel.

Day 3: Kasese -Nyakalengija-1615m-Nyabitaba Hut (2651m).
After breakfast we shall report to Rwenzori Mountaineering Services office at Nyakalengija, meet guides and porters, rent equipment and get final briefing, this is where the central circuit begins.
The trail passes through farmland crossing River Mubuku and River Mahoma.Your destination today is Nyabitaba Hut (2651m).

Day 4: Nyabitaba (2651m)-Mubuku River (2600m).John Matte Hut (3505m).
This track is long and challenging and involves climbing and walking in muddy, slippery terrain up to bamboo forest. You will pass through high altitude vegetation like Giant Lobelia and Groundsel and unusual plants and vegetation.
You stay at John Matte Hut (3505m).

Day 5: John Matte (3505m) Bujuku (3962m).
You will cross Bujuku River ,lower Bigo Bog, upper Bigo Bog.if the weather is clear ,you will see superb views of Mt.Stanley,continue past cooking pot cave; a very muddy area up to Bujuku Hut(3962m).

Day 6: Bujuku (3962m)-Scott Elliot Pass (4372m) Kitandara(4023m).
From Bajuku continue to Elena Hut(4430) for the ascent of Magherita Peak on Mt.Stanely(5109m).this climb needs an ice axe, mountain boots, crampons and ropes.
Overnight: at a hut beside Lake Kitandara.

Day 7: Lake Kitandara (4023m) - Fresh Field Pass (4282m). Guy Yeomen (3505m)
You will trek along a flat area through colorful moss and descend to Nyakalengija. Continue to Guy Yeomen close to river Mubuku.
You will have good views of Mt.Baker to the North.

DAY 8: Guy Yeomen (350m) - Nyabitaba (2651m).
Then descend to Nyabitaba around 5 Hours but with an early start it's possible to make it all the way to Nyakalengija.

Day 9: Nyabitaba (2651m)-Nyakalengija (1615m), Queen Elizabeth.
The descent from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija takes 2-3 hours we travel a short distance from the base of Rwenzori Mt. on the floor of the Western Rift valley to Mweya.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge, Jacana Lodge, Hostel.

Day 10: Game Drives-Boat trip.
Today enjoy a morning game drive looking for lions, elephant, buffalos, Uganda Kob and other plains games. In the afternoon enjoy a boat trip on the Kazinga channel.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge, Jacana Lodge, Hostel.

Day 11: Mweya -Ishasha Wilderness Area.
We shall travel to Ishasha Wilderness area, the Southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for abundant wildlife especially the tree climbing lions. This is Africa at its best a perfect blend of magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife. Your guide will explain the animal behavior and because of his experience and expertise will take you to the best locations for the season to maximize your safari experience.
Over night: Ishasha Bandas, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Savannah Resort.

Day 12: Morning Game Drive-Kisoro.
We shall have an early game drive looking for animals, later we travel to Kisoro on the base of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Over night: Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 13: Gorilla Tracking.
Over night: Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 14: Visit Pygmies-Lake Mburo.
After breakfast we shall visit pygmy community near Ichuya Forest, later continue to Lake Mburo National Park.
Over night: Mantana Luxury Camp, Rwonyo Camp.

Day 15: Nature walk-Boat Trip.
We shall have another day in Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy a morning nature walk with a ranger guide and an afternoon boat trip on Lake Mburo.
Overnight: Mantana Luxury Camp, Rwonyo Camp.

Day 16: Lake Mburo- Ssese Islands- Bugalla.
We shall travel to Ssese Islands in Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water in Africa and our destination is Bugala Island.
Overnight: Ssese Beach Hotel.

Day 17: Ssese Islands:
We shall have the whole day in Bugala Islands relaxing or we enjoy a nature walk.
Over night: Ssese Beach Hotel.

Day 18: Visit Coffee Factory, Coffee farmers -Jinja.
We shall travel to Jinja and along the way we shall visit a coffee factory and coffee farmers in a rural area. Later proceed to Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria and the source of River Nile, the longest in Africa.
Overnight: Jinja Nile Resort, Hotel Triangle.

Day 19: Jinja.
We shall have another day in Jinja and activities possible include white water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Horseback Safaris, Quad bike Safaris, and a visit to the central market.
Over night: Jinja Nile Resort, Hotel Triangle.

Day 20: Jinja - Entebbe Airport Depart.
Morning at Leisure, Day rooms reserved .In the afternoon you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for fight back home.

The price include all ground transport, Park fees as indicated on the itinerary ,all accommodation and meals, Climbing Margherita Peak, Rescue fee, gas and charcoal, Guides, 2porters each carrying 12.5kgs,community Levy, Franchise Fee, a cook, all meals while climbing ; boat trip on the Kazinga channel ,Gorilla tracking, Golden Monkey tracking, and visiting the pygmies.

Excluded are: Climbing equipment like Crampoons,Climbing boots ,Rubber boots, climbing ropes, Ice axe ,Harness, Sleeping mats, Sleeping bag ,Walking sticks.
Tips: Alcoholic drinks, Airport tax e.t.c.

Upscale-Accommodation; in Uganda' s finest hotels and lodges like Windsor Lake Victoria in Entebbe ,Margherita Hotel in Kasese ,Jacana Lodge .Mweya Lodge , Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha ,Travelers Rest Hotel in Kisoro, Mantana Luxury Camp in Lake Mburo, Jinja Nile Resort in Jinja.

Mid range: A Mix of fine hotels, camps and more rustic facilities including Anderita Beach Hotel in Entebbe ,Margharita Hotel in Kasese ,Hostel in QENP, Savannah Resort in Ishasha, Travelers Rest in Kisoro ,Rwonyo Camp in Lake Mburo ,Ssese Beach Hotel in Ssese Islands, Hotel Triangle in Jinja.

Budget: Camping and Bandas, basic Hotels and Guest Houses, clean and comfortable. Meals prepared at Campsite or available at Campsite canteens.