Start your adventure with a morning pickup from Fort Portal or Kasese town around 8:00 AM by your driver-guide. Transfer to Mihunga Park Gate for registration, a briefing on safety and environmental guidelines, and meeting your team (guide, porters, and chef). Begin hiking from the gate, initially passing through local garden plots and elephant grass before entering the dense rainforest along Kyambogho Ridge. The trail climbs steadily through montane forest, offering views of the Mubuku Valley. Keep an eye out for primates like black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and L'Hoest's monkeys, as well as colorful birds such as turacos. The path involves some steep sections with roots and mud—use trekking poles for stability.

Distance: ~7km

Time: 4-6 hours

Elevation Gain: ~1,362m

After a hearty breakfast (e.g., porridge, fruits, eggs), continue uphill through a transitioning landscape where the forest thins into bamboo and giant heather zones draped in moss. The narrow, moss-covered ridge provides a mystical feel, with potential elephant footprints leading to a hot spring—though sightings are rare, the signs add excitement. Cross into Rukenga Valley, dotted with everlasting flowers and giant lobelias, typical of the Afro-alpine zone. The terrain includes boggy sections, so gaiters are useful. Arrive at Lake Mahoma by early afternoon for lunch and free time to explore the lakeside or rest. On clear days, enjoy stunning vistas of Mount Baker and Mount Stanley.

Distance: ~6km

Time: 4-5 hours

Elevation Gain: ~538m

Begin with breakfast and a short walk around Lake Mahoma to soak in the serene alpine environment. Descend via a different path through the bamboo zone, joining the Central Circuit Trail at a junction. Pass Nyabitaba Hut area (without staying), then continue down Mpanga Ridge into the Mubuku Valley, home to unique species like the three-horned chameleon. The descent is steeper but rewarding with valley views. Stop at rest points to avoid fatigue. Reach Mihunga Gate by midday for debriefing and certificates. Transfer back to Fort Portal or Kasese for onward travel or optional add-ons like a cultural visit to Bakonzo communities.

Distance: ~15km

Time: 5-7 hours

Elevation Loss: ~1,900m

Activities: Chameleon spotting, valley descent; end with a celebratory lunch if arranged.