• Day 1

  Kampala to Kasese Town

  Have breakfast and set off for Kasese going through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stopover at Mpambire for traditional drums. You can also stop at the Uganda Equator, a passing point for the imaginary line believed to divide the world into two hemispheres.

  Then drive through Masaka and get lunch at Mbarara and continue to the Queen Elizabeth National Park one of the biggest parks in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Jacana.

• Day 2

  Nyakalengija Trailhead (1600m) – The beginning of Rwenzori Trekking

  Shortly after breakfast begin to climb the Nyabitaba hut and later connect to Nyakalengija trail head (1600m). With tour guides and porters hiking up to Nyabitaba hut going through the homesteads and the local plantations which is a wonderful experience.

  Then follow the trail along the Mubuku River, via the landslides and up and down rocks and bluffs. Cross the Mahoma River and climb steeply through the bracken fern slopes and Podocarpus forest to Nyabitaba Hut for an Overnight.

• Day 3

  John Matte Hut (3350m)

  From Nyabitaba hut, take the trail that drops you down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Bujuku and Mubuku Rivers. Ascend via the bamboo forest, traversing a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock.

  From Nyamileju rock shelter, on clear-sight days, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. The final stretch to the John Matte hut is across a tiring bog, the first of many for which the mountain is infamous. Overnight at John Matte Hut (FB).

• Day 4

  Bujuku Hut (3900m)

  After John Matte Hut, the trail goes down to cross River Bujuku and enters Lower Bigo Bog, home of giant lobelias. Jumping a tussock after the other, the bog is crossed but at times the feet taste the freezing ooze. The Upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with the sight of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West.

  Bujuku Hut, properly situated in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. Be ready for this trail which can be very cold for you as well as to the dwellers of Rwenzori

• Day 5

  Elena Hut (4541)

  Departing from Bujuku, via more bog, the trail climbs the slopes west of the lake, passing through the magical Groundsel Gully as it goes up to Scott-Elliot Pass at 4372m. A metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail splits into two at the head of the gully.

  The right path goes up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders whereas the left path leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes. Overnight at Elena Hut even though the nights may be cold (FB).

• Day 6

  Margherita Peak (5109m)

  Climbing Margherita peak (5109m) to the base of the Stanley Glacier continues. Basing on the weather and one area familiarity, it can be a walk of between 4 to 7 hours to the summit of Margherita. It is a tough walk over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very open on many sides. The physically fit are the only ones for this and it is a technical climb which needs roping up, crampons and appropriate equipment for cold, windy and icy conditions.

  It is good to try the final climb in a group of at least four-two climbers and 2 guides; (the extra guide has to be paid for at the time of booking). Once over the pass the trail enters an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders. Go down to Kitandara Hut for overnight, past the Kitandara Lakes. (If you do not wish to climb the peak, a more restful day walking from Elena Hut to Kitandara Hut 4,023m.) (FB).

• Day 7

  Guy Yeoman Hut (3260m)

  Early morning after your cup of tea or coffee you set off for a game drive to see more animals that are in the park, Animals expected include predators like lion, Leopard and other natives like Buffaloes, herds of Uganda Cobs, Topis, waterbucks and warthogs. The park is also a home of over 500 bird species, making it a Mecca for bird-watchers.

  They include the black bee–eater, 11 different species of kingfisher and several falcons, eagles and other raptors. Then in the afternoon depart for a boat ride at the channel. A channel that joins lake Edward and George here you will be able to see animals that comes to drink water and some other water natives like school of hippos and crocodiles.

• Day 8

  Game Drive in the Morning, Take an afternoon/Evening Community Tour

  In the morning, you will go for a game drive to Narus valley where there is high concentration of animals. Be ready to spot lions, buffaloes, leopards, and cheetah on a lucky day, giraffes plus many more. Get back to the lodge for lunch and use the afternoon for a cultural experience that will get you in touch with the Karimajong people at Karenna and Kapedo.

  Mix together and have a chat with the local elders and they will show you their animal kraals, the grinding stones and many more good items. Go back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge.

• Day 9

  Make another Game, enjoy Nature and leave the Park to Gulu Town

  Since Kidepo valley is very large and interesting, you will have another game drive and possibly a simple nature before you leave. You will do game drive on different routes and trails in the park, attaining diverse experiences in the wild.

  After all the morning activities, you will have lunch followed by departure from the park. You will drive to Gulu Town for an overnight. Accommodation: Acholi Inn Gulu, Meal Plan: Full Board, Travel Time: 4 hours’

• Day 10

  Drive to Kidepo Park, enjoy an evening game Drive

  Enjoy breakfast and leave Kitgum for Kidepo Valley National Park. Arrive in late morning or early afternoon hours to the lodge. Check in and have a rest and lunch is approaching. After a sumptuous lunch at the lodge, you will set off for an evening game drive in the plains of this vast valley.

  The park has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife animals and birds as well. Common at this wider valley park are lions, giraffes, ostriches, leopards and many more. In the evening, retire to the lodge for overnight. Accommodation: Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Meal Plan: Full Board, Travel Time: 2 hoursÂ’ drive.

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