Western Circuit
2 Days / 1 Nights
10 Days – Summiting Rwenzori to Magherita Peak
Key Safari Highlights
Margherita Peak (5,109m)
Equatorial Glaciers
Giant Lobelia Forests
Central Circuit Trail
The Complete Itinerary
Day 1
Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Hotel
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Leisurely & Scenic Transition
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our representative will greet you and assist with arrival formalities. Transfer to your hotel for a briefing on your safari. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit local craft villages or shopping malls. Overnight: Karibu Guest House Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2
Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Leisure Transfer to Kasese
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Leisurely & Scenic Transition
TDrive from Kampala to Kasese (6-8 hours), passing through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop for lunch en route and proceed to your hotel in Kasese. Overnight: Sandton Hotel Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Day 3
Full Board
Day 3: Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut (2,652m)
Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
After breakfast, head to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Headquarters for a briefing. Begin the hike through Bakonzo villages, then enter the forest zone, passing the Mubuku and Mahoma rivers. Reach Nyabitaba Hut for the night after 5-6 hours of hiking. Overnight: Nyabitaba Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4
Full Board
Day 4: Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut (3,414m)
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Cross the Kurt Shaffer Bridge and ascend through bamboo forests. Continue to the Heather zone, where you'll see giant lobelias, red duikers, and white colobus monkeys. Reach John Matte Hut after 6-7 hours of hiking. Overnight: John Matte Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5
Full Board
Day 5: John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut (3,962m)
Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Hike through boggy areas and alpine savannah, passing giant lobelias and wildflowers. If the weather permits, enjoy views of Mount Stanley, Baker, and Speke. Arrive at Bujuku Hut after 4-5 hours. Overnight: Bujuku Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6
Full Board
Day 6: Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut (4,541m)
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Leisurely & Scenic Transition
Day 6: Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut (4,541m) Ascend through bogs and the scenic Groundsel Gully to Scott-Elliot Pass. Take a metal ladder over a steep section, then continue to Elena Hut. Enjoy views of Mount Speke Glacier and Margarita Peak. Overnight: Elena Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7
Full Board
Day 7: Elena Hut to Margherita Peak (5,109m) and Kitandara
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Active Forest Trekking (3–6 hrs)
For those aiming for Margherita Peak, the climb takes 5-7 hours through glaciers and rocky terrain. Afterward, descend to Kitandara Hut, enjoying views of Kitandara Lakes and the surrounding peaks. Overnight: Kitandara Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8
Full Board
Day 8: Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut (3,261m)
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Ascend steeply to Freshfield Pass (4,282m), offering views of Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. Descend through bogs and rocky terrain to Guy Yeoman Hut, reaching it after 5-6 hours. Overnight: Guy Yeoman Hut Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9
Full Board
Day 9: Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyabitaba Hut (2,652m)
Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Descend through the Mubuku and Kichuchu river valleys, passing through heather and bamboo forests. Reach Nyabitaba Hut after 4-5 hours. Optionally, continue to Nyakalengija for a direct transfer to Kasese. Overnight: Nyabitaba Hut or direct transfer to Nyakalengija Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10
Breakfast
Day 10: Return to Kampala
Bush Flight Transfer
Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm
Drive back to Kampala (6-8 hours) via Kasese-Fort Portal or Mbarara-Masaka roads, depending on your route, for your flight home. Meal Plan: Breakfast
What is Included in Your Journey
All Included Features
- All ground transfers in custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) at verified luxury/comfort lodges
- Professional English-speaking safari guide & native wildlife tracker
- All National Park entrance fees and UWA ranger guide levies
- All scheduled game drives and boat safaris mentioned in itinerary
- Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle throughout the journey
- Gorilla or Chimpanzee tracking permits (where applicable to package)
- Emergency AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation insurance coverage
Excluded Items
- International flight tickets and Uganda tourist entry visa ( online)
- Personal travel & medical insurance
- Gratuities for driver-guide, park rangers, and lodge hospitality staff
- Alcoholic beverages, premium spirits, and personal bar tabs
- Optional activities not outlined in the confirmed itinerary
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