Country: Uganda
Destinations: Rwenzori Mountain National Park
Itinerary at Glance
Day 1: Hike to Sine Camp 2596 meters
Day 2: Hike to Samalira Camp 3170 meters.
Day 3: Descend and depart
Overview.
The 3 Days Mount Rwenzori trekking adventure, the trek starts at Trekkers Hostel Kyanjuki 12 kilometers from Kasese town past Kilembe Copper mines. Best to start by 8.30am but can leave as late as 10am. Meet your guides and briefing. You walk 2.2km to the UWA rangers post at 1,727metres. The 3 days hike, allows you with an opportunity to spend 2 nights in the huts on the mountain Rwenzori. This short trip allows those with minimal time and less hiking experience to explore the foothills of Mount Rwenzori up to 3170 m above the sea level.
Trip Highlights
- Mount Rwenzori hiking experience
- Countryside experience
- Great view
- Primate experience
- Nature walk
- Local community experience
- Bird life experience
- Road drive experience
Day 1: Hike to Sine Camp 2596 metres.
Day Itinerary
You will be picked up by your guide, from your place of residence near to Mount Rwenzori (in case you’re far away, a day before transfer and accommodation can be arranged) and transfer to the park, briefing point.
We start by walking up the valley floor through tall forest trees of the Afro Montane Forest Zone. This is a steady climb for the first six kilometers then after crossing a river it is a steep climb up to Sine Camp. The forest trees are tall with multitudes of birds and a chance of seeing blue monkeys scampering off through the forest. Enock’s Falls are just 200 meters from Sine Hut and offer a splendid opportunity to capture a great screensaver for your memories as brightly clouded green lichen grow on the many lives hanging from the trees with the waterfall as a background
At Sine Camp 2,596 metres we have wooden huts set between tall forest trees on a narrow ridge where you may sit and enjoy the beautiful forest while you look down at a long set of rapids and waterfalls crashing over the rocks. Some clients prefer to sit outside enjoying the warmth of the campfire and chat to the guides about the mountains and life in their community. Sine is just below the bamboo zone and the area around has many different bird species. 150 meters from the camp is Enock falls which is set in livid green vegetation and hanging vine. Truly beautiful
Overnight stay at: Sine Camp (Hut)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Hike to Samalira Camp 3170metres.
Day Itinerary
From Sine Camp, we start by climbing up through the bamboo forests which are quite steep but very beautiful and inspiring. AS you climb through the upper part of the bamboo zone there are small patches of mixed forest trees many of which bear fruits, berries and this attracts many different types of birds. You will hear the calls of the Rwenzori Turaco bird which has bright red or crimson wings and a magnificent sight as they fly between trees. Also during the drier season the female Malachite Sunbird comes down the mountain to feed on nectar producing flowers before heading back to the high altitudes to mate and rear their young. At about 3,000 meters altitude you reach the Heather zone where the Giant Heather trees reach 15 meters in height and are truly magnificent. At 3,147 meters you find Kalalama Camp which is an alternative to sleeping at Sine camp and has fantastic views of the valleys and across the foothills you see Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park. From here you climb up a beautiful mossy ridge before turning off to pass through more heather forests across to 3,515 metres where you turn to descend to an awesome flat valley with many lobelia plants and their beautiful flower stems. From here you climb a short distance to Kyalavula and descend down a magnificent moss-covered ridge to Samalira Camp nestled in a small dip landscape but with fantastic views.
Overnight stay at: Samalira Camp (Hut)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Hike down to the base camp 1450 metres.
Day Itinerary
Following with breakfast, descend down through the bamboo forests and back into the Afro Montane Forest Zone beaming up birds and primates. Just below Omusita Rest Area you may either continue straight down or branch to the left to slope down to a trail along the Nyamwamba River where the trees and forest are truly beautiful and continue onto the park entrance and back to the basecamp. From there you will meet your guide, and transfer you for lunch and later to your place of residence. End of service!
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch
This safari package includes.
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- En-route lunches
- Mount Rwenzori Hiking permits
- All park fees
- Accommodation during the trek and summiting equipment’s
- Gas for cooking
- Porters for client
- Local guides
- Rescue fee and government tax
- Services of English speaking driver/guide
- Unlimited bottles of mineral water
- Much fun on African soil
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like:
- Visa Fees & flights
- Optional activities
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Hiking equipment
- Tips for guides
- Laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- International vaccinations & tests
- Health test requirements
- Personal travel Insurance
- Personal shopping bills
- Phone call bills
- Extras while at the hotel
- Items of personal nature
Please contact us for a free detailed quote on the option of your choice. We can tailor a request that suits your interests, and budget, as well as we can change or upgrade the lodge options. Write to us with more details about your safari