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17-Day Uganda Adventure: Rwenzori Trekking, Gorilla Trekking & White-Water Rafting
Overview
This 17-day Uganda tour is designed for travelers eager to explore the country’s most iconic experiences—from white-water rafting on the Nile to gorilla trekking in Bwindi, wildlife safaris, and a thrilling trek through the mystical Rwenzori Mountains. Expertly crafted by 6Summits, this itinerary combines adventure, wildlife, and cultural immersion with comfortable mid-range accommodations and guided local expertise.
Trip Highlights
White-water rafting on the Nile
Game drives & boat cruise in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
7-day technical trek to Margherita Peak in the Rwenzoris
Rhino tracking at Zziwa Sanctuary
Mid-range safari lodges & mountain huts with full-board meals
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kampala, transfer to Jinja for overnight
Day 2: Full-day white-water rafting on the Nile
Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 4: Game drive & boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls
Day 5: Drive to Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Day 6: Trek from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut (2,651m)
Day 7: Trek to John Matte Hut (3,505m)
Day 8: Trek to Bujuku Hut (3,962m)
Day 9: Trek to Elena Hut (4,541m)
Day 10: Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m), descend to Kitandara (4,023m)
Day 11: Trek to Guy Yeoman Hut (3,505m)
Day 12: Descend to Nyabitaba & proceed to Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 13: Game drive and optional boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 14: Explore the park: Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions or crater lakes
Day 15: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 16: Gorilla trekking experience
Day 17: Return to Kampala, transfer to airport for departure
Rwenzori Trekking – What to Expect
Known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” the Rwenzoris are East Africa’s most technical and rewarding climbs, offering a 99% summit success rate—even for first-time climbers.
You’ll encounter glaciers, alpine meadows, and boggy terrain. A good level of fitness is required as trekking days range from 4 to 8 hours, often over steep, rocky, and muddy sections.
Climbing Equipment
Technical gear is essential and available for hire at $25–$30:
Crampons, ropes, harnesses, ice axe
Trekking poles, ascenders (jumars), helmets
Gaiters, carabiners, rubber boots
Optional extensions include climbing Mount Speke or Mount Baker, or shorter nature hikes to Mahoma Lake and Lake Bujuku.
Accommodation
Mountain huts during the Rwenzori trek
Comfortable mid-range safari lodges with ensuite bathrooms
Full-board meals (3 meals daily) throughout the tour
Included Activities
Rwenzori trekking to Margherita Peak
White-water rafting on the Nile
Rhino tracking at Zziwa Sanctuary
Game drives & boat cruises in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth NP
Gorilla trekking permit (included in price)
Optional Treks with 6Summits
Mahoma Lake Nature Walk (1–3 days)
John Matte Hut (3-day trek)
Lake Bujuku in the Bujuku Valley (4 days)
Mount Speke – Central Circuit (5 days)
Weismann’s Peak (6 days)
Margherita Peak – Central Circuit (7 days)
Mount Stanley – Bukurungu route (10 days)
Margherita Peak – Kilembe route (7 days)
Best Travel Months
June to October and December to March offer the most stable trekking and wildlife viewing conditions.
Tour Price
From US$ 3,680 per person
(Includes permits, accommodation, guiding, meals, park fees, and logistics)
Why Travel with 6Summits?
6Summits is a local expert in Rwenzori mountaineering and Uganda safaris. Our guides are seasoned climbers, certified and experienced in technical treks, and our safari staff ensure seamless transitions between Uganda’s iconic destinations.
Ready for Your Adventure?
Don’t miss this chance to discover Uganda’s wild heart—from the snow-capped Rwenzoris to the gorilla forests of Bwindi, the thundering Murchison Falls, and the thrill of rafting the Nile.
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