Day 5: Early in the morning trekking on Mt. Muhavura a.k.a. "the guide" (4127 m) that provides some of the best views of the country. The hike takes 1700 meters of height difference. Dinner and relax evening at Kisoro.

Day 6: Morning drive to Kasese through Echuya forest. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the Mubuku glacier valley at Ruboni community camp

Day 7 Rwenzori/ Ruboni: Today, we shall explore the Bakonzo community experience in the Mubuku valley in the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains of the moon. We shall do the village or forest walk and explore the social life of the Bakonzo people. (BLD)

Day 8 Rwenzori ? Kibale: Today after breakfast we shall head to Kibale national park via the creator lakes area. Optional, we may do the Toro kingdom cultural tour, Visit to Amabere caves near Fort Portal before we go for dinner and overnight in an accommodation near to or in the national park.

Day 9 Kibale: Early morning breakfast and report to kanyanchu Tourist Centre where the chimpanzee tracking begins from. Set out in the forest in search for man?s closest animal brothers the endangered chimpanzee! The chances of viewing the chimps are over 90% but it?s not a guarantee and this can take 4-6 hours. Other primates in the forest that you will encounter are the threatened Red-colobus monkey, the rare L?Hoest?s monkeys, the Red tailed monkeys, Blue monkey, Grey Cheeked mangabeys, velvet and many others not leaving out Butterflies. Return to your Lodging for lunch and in the afternoon you visit the Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site is amazing, as we encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

Day 10 Kibale ? Kampala ? Entebbe: After an early breakfast, we head to Kampala via Mubende. On arrival in Kampala we shall go to the crafts market to buy some of the items we were not able to get in the communities, and then connect to the airport for the flight.

1.4 Mount Kenya

4 Days Mt Kenya Climbing Narumoru Route. The most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier. Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base, Naromoru River Lodge. This can be arranged for at an extra fee.

Day 1: Nairobi/Meteorological Station 3-4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent Transfer to Naromoru Park Gate for registration and where the hike starts, 2600m From the gate, keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naromoru valleys. The going is easy and it?s a pleasant walking through the forest. About two thirds of the way up after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the Northern Naromoru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be, B, L, D

Day 2: Met Station/Mackinders Camp 5-6 hrs, 10km, 1200m ascent Head uphill on the track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour. The trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained. Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki Valley to reach Mackinders Camp, 4,200m. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp, B, L, D

Day 3: Mackinders Camp/Point Lenana/Met Station 8-10 hrs, 11km, 785m ascent The normal approach is to start at 2 am in order to reach point Lenana taking about 4 hr walk by sunrise at 6:30am. After sunrise, descend down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast, 2hrs and walk further 4hrs, way back to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B, L, D

Day 4: Met Station/Naromoru/Nairobi 3hrs, 9km, 400m After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Narumoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, B, L

1.5 Mount Kilimanjaro

8 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Climbing: The Rongai route ascents Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. Rongai Route, Mt Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking, Online Kilimanjaro booking, Mount Kilimanjaro climbing, Kilimanjaro trekking, Rongai route hiking, Africa's highest mountain, snows of Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro wildlife.

Day 1: Arrival - Arusha On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted. Transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge or Jacaranda Hotel for an overnight rest on bed and breakfast in readiness for the next day's hit to Kilimanjaro.

Day 2: Rongai Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m) Hiking time: 5 hours | Distance: About 8 km's | Habitat: Montane forest Register at the Marangu park gate with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 metres. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave, B,L,D.

Day 3: 1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m) Hiking time: 6-7 hours | Habitat: Moorlands The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en route, and reaching Kikelewa Cave at about 3600 metres. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves), B,L,D.

Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) Hiking time: 3-4 hours | Habitat: Moorlands A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area, B,L,D.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m)

Day 6: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m) Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to Horombo | Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent | Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions, B,L,D.

Day 7: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m) Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 27 km's After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight in Ilboru Safari Lodge or Jacaranda Hotel, B,L,D.

Day 8: Departure Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or continue with your safari schedule. End of services. B