15 Day Margherita Summit and Primate Trails
Climb Margherita Peak in the Rwenzori Mountains, then track chimpanzees and gorillas.
Go beyond the expected.
A fifteen-day expedition built around a Rwenzori Mountains trek to Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley (5,109 m, the third-highest peak in Africa). Chimpanzees in Kibale come first, and the Rwenzori trek is followed by Ishasha, a Bwindi gorilla trek and a night at Lake Mburo.
- Rwenzori Mountains trek to Margherita Peak
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
- Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi
- Lake Mburo National Park
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Mountain gorilla and chimpanzee permits as listed, subject to availability
- Rwenzori guides, porters and park fees for the trek
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
Kibale National Park
Drive to Kibale and track chimpanzees.
Day 3 To Kasese
Kasese
Drive to Kasese, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Day 4 Rwenzori trek: first day
Rwenzori Mountains
Meet the mountain guides and porters and start the trek into the Rwenzori.
Day 5 Rwenzori trek: second day
Rwenzori Mountains
Continue climbing through heath and moorland zones.
Day 6 Rwenzori trek: third day
Rwenzori Mountains
Continue the trek higher into the alpine zone.
Day 7 Rwenzori trek: fourth day
Rwenzori Mountains
Continue toward the high camps below Mount Stanley.
Day 8 To Margherita Camp
Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Stanley
Trek to Margherita Camp, the base for the summit.
Day 9 Margherita Peak summit
Mount Stanley and Margherita Peak
An early start for the summit push to Margherita Peak (about 5,109 m) with experienced guides, weather permitting.
Day 10 Descent
Rwenzori Mountains
Descend through the range to the lower camp.
Day 11 To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park and Ishasha Sector
Complete the descent and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with wildlife viewing in the Ishasha sector.
Day 12 To Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to the Rushaga sector of Bwindi.
Day 13 Mountain gorilla trek
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek to a habituated gorilla family and spend one hour with them, with permits subject to availability.
Day 14 Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for wildlife viewing.
Day 15 Return to Entebbe
Lake Mburo National Park and Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe for your flight.
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Questions about 15 Day Margherita Summit and Primate Trails
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.