
Ewethu safaris company smc ltd
8-Day Rwenzori "Mountains of the Moon" Trekking Safari
A world-class alpine trekking itinerary across Africa’s highest non-volcanic mountain range. Hikers navigate surreal afro-alpine environments, moss-covered cloud forests, glacial lakes, and dramatic valley passes in a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness. Route: Entebbe / Kampala → Kasese / Rwenzori Foothills → Central Circuit or Kilembe Trail → Margherita Peak / High Passes → Entebbe
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Highlights
- Bird Watching
- Kazingo Trail
- Rwenzori Mountain Hike
- Sebwe/Bugalista falls
- Kinyampanika ChimpTrail
- Batwa Experience
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days planned for you
1Day 1–3
Rwenzori Mountains National Park


The Rwenzori Mountains National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, protects the magnificent, non-volcanic Rwenzori mountain range, famously known since antiquity as the "Mountains of the Moon." Rising almost 4,000 meters above the Great Rift Valley floor on the border with the DRC, this park encompasses the continent's most extensive alpine area, including Mount Stanley, whose Margherita Peak at 5,109 meters is Africa's third-highest point. The mountain's unique environment is defined by its high rainfall and dramatic altitudinal zonation, creating an otherworldly, challenging landscape of glacier-capped peaks, fast-flowing rivers, V-shaped valleys, and distinct Afro-alpine moorland. This ecosystem sustains an incredibly rich and unusual flora, including endemic giant plant species often dubbed "Africa's botanical big game," such as the spectacular giant lobelias (Lobelia wollastonii) and giant groundsels (Senecio adnivalis), alongside giant heathers that create a truly mystical setting. . The park offers world-class, multi-day trekking and mountaineering on routes like the Central Circuit Trail and Kilembe Trail, where technical climbing on ice and snow is required to summit the highest peaks.
- Destination
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Accommodation · Day 1–3
- Equator Snow Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning Bird Watching · Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Afternoon Kazingo Trail · Rwenzori Mountains National Park
2Day 1–3
Rwenzori Mountains National Park


The Rwenzori Mountains National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, protects the magnificent, non-volcanic Rwenzori mountain range, famously known since antiquity as the "Mountains of the Moon." Rising almost 4,000 meters above the Great Rift Valley floor on the border with the DRC, this park encompasses the continent's most extensive alpine area, including Mount Stanley, whose Margherita Peak at 5,109 meters is Africa's third-highest point. The mountain's unique environment is defined by its high rainfall and dramatic altitudinal zonation, creating an otherworldly, challenging landscape of glacier-capped peaks, fast-flowing rivers, V-shaped valleys, and distinct Afro-alpine moorland. This ecosystem sustains an incredibly rich and unusual flora, including endemic giant plant species often dubbed "Africa's botanical big game," such as the spectacular giant lobelias (Lobelia wollastonii) and giant groundsels (Senecio adnivalis), alongside giant heathers that create a truly mystical setting. . The park offers world-class, multi-day trekking and mountaineering on routes like the Central Circuit Trail and Kilembe Trail, where technical climbing on ice and snow is required to summit the highest peaks.
- Destination
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Accommodation · Day 1–3
- Equator Snow Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning Rwenzori Mountain Hike · Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Afternoon Sebwe/Bugalista falls · Rwenzori Mountains National Park
3Day 1–3
Rwenzori Mountains National Park

The Rwenzori Mountains National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, protects the magnificent, non-volcanic Rwenzori mountain range, famously known since antiquity as the "Mountains of the Moon." Rising almost 4,000 meters above the Great Rift Valley floor on the border with the DRC, this park encompasses the continent's most extensive alpine area, including Mount Stanley, whose Margherita Peak at 5,109 meters is Africa's third-highest point. The mountain's unique environment is defined by its high rainfall and dramatic altitudinal zonation, creating an otherworldly, challenging landscape of glacier-capped peaks, fast-flowing rivers, V-shaped valleys, and distinct Afro-alpine moorland. This ecosystem sustains an incredibly rich and unusual flora, including endemic giant plant species often dubbed "Africa's botanical big game," such as the spectacular giant lobelias (Lobelia wollastonii) and giant groundsels (Senecio adnivalis), alongside giant heathers that create a truly mystical setting. . The park offers world-class, multi-day trekking and mountaineering on routes like the Central Circuit Trail and Kilembe Trail, where technical climbing on ice and snow is required to summit the highest peaks.
- Destination
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Accommodation · Day 1–3
- Equator Snow Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning Kinyampanika ChimpTrail · Rwenzori Mountains National Park
4Day 4
Semuliki National Park


Semuliki National Park, situated in the remote Bundibugyo District, is a truly unique ecological jewel in Uganda, famously known as the easternmost extension of the vast Ituri Forest from the Congo Basin, making it the only tract of true lowland tropical rainforest in East Africa. This ancient forest has led to an unparalleled biodiversity, distinguishing the park as a must-visit for birders, with over 441 recorded bird species, including 46 Guinea-Congo Biome species such as the Nkulengu Rail and Piping Hornbill that are found nowhere else in the region. Furthermore, the park is celebrated for its geothermal wonders, featuring the spectacular Sempaya Hot Springs (Mumbuga and Nyansimbi), where the female spring, Nyansimbi, is an active geyser that spouts boiling water up to 2 meters high, allowing visitors to cook eggs and plantains as a demonstration of the powerful subterranean forces shaping the Albertine Rift Valley. Visitors also have the chance to see eight species of primates, including the Grey-cheeked Mangabey and the Central African Red Colobus, and can engage with the local Batwa pygmy community for a rich cultural experience.
- Destination
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation · Day 4
- Semuliki Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning Bird Watching · Semuliki National Park
- Afternoon Batwa Experience · Semuliki National Park
5Day 5–7
Queen Elizabeth National Park


The park described is Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), Uganda's most visited and second-largest national park, situated picturesquely on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley in the western part of the country. This park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, protecting a mosaic of ecosystems that include sprawling savannah, lush wetlands, dense Maramagambo Forest, and the 36-kilometer-long Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The park's most iconic wildlife spectacle is the population of tree-climbing lions found exclusively in the Ishasha sector, a rare and fascinating behavioral adaptation believed to help them escape the heat or biting flies. A major highlight is the boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering exceptional, close-up views of the world's highest concentration of hippos (estimated at over 5,000), massive Nile crocodiles, and an astonishing array of over 600 bird species. Furthermore, the park features the spectacular, deep forested gorge of Kyambura Gorge, dramatically carved out of the savannah, which is famously known as the "Valley of Apes" for its excellent chimpanzee trekking opportunities. . QENP offers the full gamut of African safari experiences, from classic game drives to primates and boat trips, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains.
- Destination
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation · Day 5–7
- Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning Cycling · Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day Boat Cruise · Queen Elizabeth National Park
6Day 5–7
Queen Elizabeth National Park


The park described is Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), Uganda's most visited and second-largest national park, situated picturesquely on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley in the western part of the country. This park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, protecting a mosaic of ecosystems that include sprawling savannah, lush wetlands, dense Maramagambo Forest, and the 36-kilometer-long Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The park's most iconic wildlife spectacle is the population of tree-climbing lions found exclusively in the Ishasha sector, a rare and fascinating behavioral adaptation believed to help them escape the heat or biting flies. A major highlight is the boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering exceptional, close-up views of the world's highest concentration of hippos (estimated at over 5,000), massive Nile crocodiles, and an astonishing array of over 600 bird species. Furthermore, the park features the spectacular, deep forested gorge of Kyambura Gorge, dramatically carved out of the savannah, which is famously known as the "Valley of Apes" for its excellent chimpanzee trekking opportunities. . QENP offers the full gamut of African safari experiences, from classic game drives to primates and boat trips, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains.
- Destination
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation · Day 5–7
- Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Afternoon Chimpanzee tracking (Kyambura Gorge) · Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Morning Day Game Drive · Queen Elizabeth National Park
7Day 5–7
Queen Elizabeth National Park


The park described is Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP), Uganda's most visited and second-largest national park, situated picturesquely on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley in the western part of the country. This park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, protecting a mosaic of ecosystems that include sprawling savannah, lush wetlands, dense Maramagambo Forest, and the 36-kilometer-long Kazinga Channel that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The park's most iconic wildlife spectacle is the population of tree-climbing lions found exclusively in the Ishasha sector, a rare and fascinating behavioral adaptation believed to help them escape the heat or biting flies. A major highlight is the boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, offering exceptional, close-up views of the world's highest concentration of hippos (estimated at over 5,000), massive Nile crocodiles, and an astonishing array of over 600 bird species. Furthermore, the park features the spectacular, deep forested gorge of Kyambura Gorge, dramatically carved out of the savannah, which is famously known as the "Valley of Apes" for its excellent chimpanzee trekking opportunities. . QENP offers the full gamut of African safari experiences, from classic game drives to primates and boat trips, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Rwenzori Mountains.
- Destination
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation · Day 5–7
- Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Early Morning Lion tracking · Queen Elizabeth National Park
8Day 8
Entebbe International Airport


Entebbe International Airport is Uganda’s principal international airport and the country’s main aviation gateway, connecting travelers to destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Located in Entebbe on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, about 40 kilometers southwest of Kampala, it sits at an altitude of approximately 1,155 meters (3,790 feet) above sea level. The airport handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a key hub for tourism, business, and cargo transport. Visitors can access modern passenger terminals, restaurants, duty-free shops, banking services, and transport connections. Notable highlights include its scenic lakeside setting, views over Lake Victoria, and proximity to attractions such as the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and nearby beaches. The tropical climate allows year-round operations, although seasonal rains may occasionally affect flight schedules.
- Destination
- Entebbe International Airport
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Where you will stay
Accommodation · Day 1–3
Equator Snow Lodge
Mid-Range | 1× Single room
1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation · Day 4
Semuliki Safari Lodge
Luxury | 1× Double
1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation · Day 5–7
Acacia Wilderness Lodge Mweya
Mid-Range | 1× Single occupancy
1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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What is included
Included
- All accommodations, All activities, unless indicated as optional, All transport by road, All transportation (unless labeled as optional), Drinking water (on all days), English-speaking driver-guide, Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section), Park fees, Professional guide, Taxes / VAT.
Not included
- Bath towels, Bed linen, Camping equipment, Domestic flights, Airport transfers, International flights, Laundry services, Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.), Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
Payment terms
- Bookings cancelled more than 90 days before arrival: up to 90% refund
- Bookings cancelled 60–90 days before arrival: up to 75% refund
- Bookings cancelled 30–59 days before arrival: up to 50% refund
- Bookings cancelled less than 30 days before arrival: generally no refund
- No-show, late arrival or early departure: generally no refund
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits: subject to applicable Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) cancellation and refund rules
- Important: Refunds are calculated from monies actually received and may be reduced by non-refundable permits/tickets, bank or payment charges, accommodation and transport cancellation charges, and other supplier costs that cannot be recovered.
