This 5-day package is especially dedicated to those planning to take part in the Rwenzori Marathon in Uganda and explore the beauty of the Rwenzori Mountains beyond the marathon. You will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoy a day hike in the Rwenzori Park, and take part in the marathon itself. It is a wholesome adventure!
This trip can be customised in so many different ways to include other activities like Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura, Kalinju, or Kibale Forest, and the gorilla trek in Bwindi. Be inspired and let us know how we can help.
Detailed itinerary for Queen Elizabeth Park & Rwenzori Marathon Package
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP & Launch Cruise
You will be picked up from your respective places in Masaka and Mbarara city and proceed to the park, arriving in the afternoon.
You will go for a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which is known to possess the highest concentration of hippos in the world. Along the cruise, you will also see crocodiles, buffalo, and lots of birds.
Enjoy a transit game drive as you proceed to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 2: Rwenzori Day Hike & Evening Game Drive
Depart early morning and drive to Kasese and on to the Trekkers Hostel to begin your 1-day hike by 9:00 am. You will walk for 2.2 kilometres to the UWA ranger’s post at 1,727 metres, where you will be briefed about the trek.
You will embark on the climb up Nsuranja Valley towards Kalalama camp to a rock shelter called Musenge Rock Shelter at 2,240 meters and at a distance of 6.2 kilometers from the ranger’s post.
During the trek, you can expect to encounter a great deal of birds, the forest, and a chance of seeing the wild chimpanzees galloping through the forest, but you can be sure to see their nests up in the trees.
You may also see the blue monkey and a variety of plant species. You will have a picnic lunch, and the trek ends by 4 PM, and drive back to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the evening game drive as you look out for the lions, elephants, and antelopes among others.
Dinner and overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge as above.
Day 3: Game drive and launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel
Wake up to an early morning breakfast and head out for a game drive in the Kasenyi area, which is known to be a mating ground for antelopes and a favourable hunting spot for predators, especially lions.
Continue with the game drive and proceed to the Mweya peninsula, where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which is known to possess the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
Here, you will see crocodiles, more game, and a great deal of birds. Return to the lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 4: Rwenzori Marathon
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the starting point at Kikorongo, take part in group exercises and stretching, and embark on the Rwenzori marathon according to your desired distance. After the marathon, your driver/guide will drive you back to the lodge where you will rest. Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Hab Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe & Departure
Have breakfast and embark on the drive back to Entebbe with lunch en route, arriving in the evening. Drop off at the airport for your onward flight.
QUOTATION BASED ON 2 PEOPLE MINIMUM.
1,675 USD per person sharing a twin/double room
Quotation Includes;
- Rwenzori day hike
- Rwenzori Marathon fees
- All accommodations as per itinerary
- 4X4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Fuel
- Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
- All meals as indicated including lunches en-route during transfers
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
- All activities as indicated
Excludes;
- Visa fees
- All items of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary.
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