Main Info
Sample itinerary for the trip
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda for city trip
Day 2: Drive to Virunga National Park.
Day 3: Virunga National Park Safari exploration and gorilla trekking
Day 4: Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains
- Drive to the Rwenzori Mountains, crossing the border into Uganda.
- Spend a day acclimatizing to the altitude and preparing for the trek.
Day 5–11: 7 days Rwenzori Mountains Trek
- Begin the trek in the Rwenzori Mountains, exploring the Margherita Peak trail.
- Trek through the different vegetation zones, including lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and glacial areas.
- Camp at various high-altitude campsites, such as Nyabitaba, John Matte, and Bujuku.
- Summit Margherita Peak, the highest point in the Rwenzori Mountains.
- Descend and transfer back to the hotel
Day 12: Descend back to Kigali
Day 13: Departure flight
- Depart from Kigali or extend your stay to explore more of Rwanda or neighboring countries.
This combined safari and trek offer a unique blend of wildlife encounters and mountain adventures, providing a well-rounded experience of the natural wonders of Virunga National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains.
