DATE | ITINERARY | MEALS | HOTELES/LODGES |
1 | Arrival at Entebbe Airport – Transfer to Hotel/Lodge | – | The Boma GH/Cassia Lodge |
2 | Entebbe/Kampala – Kasese | B-L-D | Margarita Hotel |
3 | Kasese – Ibanda/Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba | B-L-D | Nyabitaba Camp |
4 | Nyabitaba – John Matte Camp | B-L-D | John Matte Camp |
5 | John Matte Camp – Bujuku Camp | B-L-D | Bujuku Camp |
6 | Bujuku Camp – Elena – Kitandara | B-L-D | Kitandara Camp |
7 | Kitandara Camp – Guy Yeoman | B-L-D | Guy Yeoman Camp |
8 | Guy Yeoman Camp – Nyabitaba Camp | B-L-D | Nyabitaba Camp |
9 | Nyabitaba – Ibanda/Nyakalengija – Kasese | B-L-D | Margarita Hotel |
10 | Kasese – Kampala (shoping) – Entebbe Airport (departure) | B-L | – |
Meal Plan B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Day 1: MEET AND GREET
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our company representative who will warmly welcome and transfer you to your Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse or Cassia Lodge
Day 2: TO KASESE
After breakfast drive to Kasese with lunch on the way. Dinner & Overnight atMargarita Hotel (air conditioned)
Day 3: TO NYABITABA CAMP (2650 METERS)
After breakfast start the from Nyabitaba Camp and hike for 3 -4hrs (2650m) Dinner & overnight
Day4: TO JOHN MATE CAMP (3380 METERS)
After breakfast start hiking for 6 -7hrs to John Mate camp (3380 m) Dinner & Overnight
Day 5: TO BUJUKU CAMP (3977 METERS)
After breakfast you begin to hike from John Mate camp to Bujuku Camp for 4-5hr (3977m)
It is s distance from Bujuku Camp to the Peak of Mt Speke (4890m). Dinner & Overnight
Day6: TO ELANA CAMP & KITANDARA CAMP (4027 METERS)
After breakfast you walk to Elena Camp to Kitandara for 2-4hrs (4027m) Dinner & Overnight
Day 7: TO GUY YEOMAN CAMP
After breakfast walk towards Guy Yeoman Camp .It will take 6-7hrs (3450m) Dinner & Overnight
Day8: START DESCENDING TO NYABITABA CAMP
After breakfast you start descending from Guy Yeoman Camp to Nyabitaba 4-5hrs Dinner &Overnight
Day 09: TO NAKALENGIJA THEN TO KASESE
After breakfast walk to Nakalengija for 3-4hrs drive to Kasese. Dinner & Overnight at Margarita Hotel (air conditioned)
Day 10: SHOPPING AND AIRPORT DROP OFF
Breakfast and drive to Kampala for shopping and in the afternoon/evening, drive to the Airport for your departure flight
End of Services provided by Palms Travel
TRANSPORT
We have got Comfortable 4WD vehicles that are specifically designed with large windows, comfortable seats, and large open roof so that you don’t miss that special moment on your safari. Our Land Cruisers offer seats for 5-6 people to ensure that everybody has a window seat and that luggage can be stored well. Besides the Land Cruisers, we also own several 4WD minibuses which take up 20 people to cater for those groups that would like to travel together and not in separate small vehicles.
– A 4×4 safari vehicle driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
– Back up vehicle
GUIDES
We know the guide is the key to a great safari. we also have a team of highly Qualified and professional in house tour guides that speak fluent English, French, Spanish and Germany. They have an extensive knowledge of the country, its culture,flora and fauna. They know the hidden places of unparalleled beauty. Above all, they are sensitive to your needs and will take care of you meticulously. You will notice that within a short period of time, they will not only be your guide but have become
ACCOMMODATION
Uganda has a wide range of standards when it comes to places to stay – from five star hotels and first class luxury lodges to rustic bush camps and guesthouses. We carefully select the most suitable accommodations for your itinerary, based on location, facilities, atmosphere and personal touch. But no matter how different in style and location these accommodations might be, they all have one thing in common: a genuine warm and hospitable welcome that a visitor to Uganda is entitled to experience!
So it is important for the client let us know the category of accommodation they wish to stay in.
All activities and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
A 4×4 Van driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
Mineral water on route except during meals.
Pick up and drop off at the airport.
All transfers as per the itinerary
All the accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
Rwenzori Mountaineering services include: Meals while on trek, Accommodation in mountain huts, cook & gas, 1 cook for up to 4 clients, park entry fees, Rwenzori trekking permits, plus Guides and 2 porter’s wages, each porter carrying only 18kg, the rest is extra luggage.
International flights in and out of the country.
All services not indicated in the itinerary (any of the optional activities).
Drinks: sodas, wines, whiskies, brandies, beers, etc
Ugandan visas: single entry visa costs US$50 and it is required for all countries that require visas for Uganda (principle of reciprocity). The visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport.
Medical and travel insurance
Tips, telephone expenses, etc
Equipment that can be hired at Rwenzori Mountaineering office:
A rope | $25 |
A pair of crampons | $25 |
Harnesses | $25 |
Sleeping bag | $25 |
Climbing boot | $25 |
Ice axe | $25 |
Cap | $5 |
Trouser | $5 |
Jacket/sweater | $5 |
Rubber boot | $5 |
Gaiters | $5 |
Gloves | $5 |
Extra peak (per day) | $150 |
Extra porter | $120 |