5 Days Mahoma Trek on the Lower Rwenzori Mountains

Day 1: 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 2: 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

The Rwenzori vegetation can be devided into several altitude Zones, each with its own micro climate, flora and fauna. This zone around 1,800m is known as the Afro-montane Forest zone and has the most flora and fauna.

Day 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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.

Tour price in US Dollars per person (Net & Non-Commissionable – Valid for 2024)

Per Person Cost
CostUSD 600
Minimum number is 1 person

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
Entry visa into Uganda
All kinds of drinks except water
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
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.

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