4-Day Cultural Tour & Nature Walk to Rwenzori Mountains
Highlights
Kampala, Rwenzori Mountains National Park
nature, rural, cultural, photography, historical, sightseeing
Tour Type
nature, rural, cultural, photography, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for an excursion to the Rwenzori National Park where you will go for hikes and nature walks to the Ruboni Hill and other trails. Enjoy views of the mesmerizing "Mountains of the Moon", explore the local Bakonzo culture and meet a traditional healer. Also, visit the neighbouring villages and watch cultural dance performed by the villagers.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Rwenzori National Park
- You will be picked up by your tour guide from Entebbe airport or your hotel in Kampala. Start your 6-7 hour journey to south western Uganda passing through the terrains and exploring the mountains along the road side
- Stop over at the Equator line and then, have lunch in fort portal. Later, proceed to Kasese where Mountain Rwenzori National Park is located.
- Stay at Ruboni community Banda which is outside the park boundary. Enjoy the cold breeze of Rwenzori spiced by the roar of the boulder-filled River Mubuku.
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Day 2: Ruboni Hill Walk
- After an early morning breakfast, go for a nature walk to hike Ruboni Hill and enjoy scenic views of the River Mubuku as well as Baker and Portal Peaks as you ascend.
- Reaching the top of the 2300 metre hill, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Mountains of the Moon and the glorious snow-capped Margherita Peak.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation in the evening hours, in case time allows, relax with the local community to understand their way of life.
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Day 3: Cultural Hike or Village Walk
- After an early morning breakfast, set off on the Bulemba -Ihandiro Cultural Trail for impressive views and an exploration of the local Bakonzo culture. This 6-7 hours hike to a hilltop cultural museum passes through the “Bat Valley” – a holy place for the Bakonzo, and crosses the River Kamusonge.
- Visit the traditional healer who explains how he uses his “Muhima” or powers, to cure the sick. Cultural Encounters Rwenzori or you may decide to visit the neighbouring villages of Ruboni (with Ruboni Community Camp) or Mihunga (with Rwenzori Turaco View) for a cultural tour including dance performances and a chance to buy local handicrafts.
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Day 4: Return to Kampala
- After breakfast, drive to Kampala in a safari jeep using Mbarara route to enable you stop at the equator line in Masaka.
- You will have lunch in Masaka or Mbarara town.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |