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Uganda is blessed with 10 national parks and more of conserved forests and conservation areas that offers birding spots, primate watch, indeginous tree species and wildlife.
With Rweteera crater lakes and Community Walks we pan with you and make itenerariesthat suit your dream. We also have transfer services to any destination of your choice
Chimpanzee tracking
Whether you are in Fort Portal city or you have stayed with us at Rweteera, our guide will pick you up at 7:00AM. You will then drive to UWA headquarters where you will register your visit and receive a 15-minute briefing from the National Park Rangers.
After the briefing, the National Park rangers will take you onto the chimpanzee trails. The National Park Rangers track the chimpanzees, so some days tracking will begin from the briefing spot, on other days we will continue driving into the park to different trailheads. The trekking begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM (3 hours total).
Included: transport, water, chimpanzee tracking permit which is 250$ per person and habituation experience is 300$ per person
Not included: food/snacks, tips for guides.
Price: We charge USD 300 per person. And Chimpanzee habituation experience is USD 350
Crater lakes day trip
We begin after breakfast at 8:00am with a pick-up from Fort Portal or in Fortportal at 9:00AM. We have 2 options 1. Boda Boda (Motorcycle) or Car Drive to our first crater lake, Lake Nyinabulitwa and then Top of the world for the view of three crater lakes and Rweteera Village. From there we continuew to Lake Nkuruba, there, we’ll hopefully spot four types of monkeys, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys and Red-Tailed monkeys. We’ll descend through a forest to the crater lake below, we’ll travel to the south of Fort Portal where we will visit more crater lakes and end with a steep descent to Mahoma Waterfalls, fed by the First Glacier Lake in the Rwenzori Mountains. It is possible to swim in some of the crater lakes. (Approximate trip length: ~6-7 hours).
Included: transport, food, water, and entrance fees.
Not included: tips for guides.
Price: USD $50 per person;
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
This day tour begins at 6:00AM, either from Rweteera or Fortportal city where your professional safari guide will pick you up from the agreed point.
You will drive to the Equator, where you will enjoy a photo shoot and experiment on how the world rotates. Next, you will drive a short distance to park entrance where you will get a good view of Lake George, Kikorongo, and a panoramic view of the park, including where you will be spending the day tracking the “Big Four” (lions, elephants, leopards, cape buffaloes).
There, We shall pay the park entrance and begin our game drive around 8:00AM. After approximately 2 and a half hours, you will reach Kasenyi where we will have breakfast and you will have the opportunity to purchase crafts. The drive lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, during which time we will see different wildlife and the beautiful landscape of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After the game drive, we will drive to one of the Tourists restaurant in kazinga channel for hot lunch. After lunch at 2:00pm, You will go to kazinga Channel for the boat safari, the Boat safari goes for 2 hour covering 41Km.
During the boat safari expect to sport a big number of water mammals such as Hipos, Buffaloes, African Elephants, Crocodiles, Nile monitor lizards, Because the channel is a focal point point for the game viewing expect to see land mammals that you will have missed during the morning game drive including Hynnas, bush back, water back, Wothhog, Bush pig to mention but a few.
You will sport a big number of water birds including immigrant birds from you home country if you are a birder. You will be listening the whole history of the park, people around the park and you will have a day to remember in life.
At 4:00pm, you will return to the starting of the boat trip to meet your safari guide driver then proceed to your next destination.
Included: transport, game drive, boat cruise, breakfast, lunch, water, guides, park entrance.
Not included: dinner, tips for guides, crafts.
Price: USD $260 per person
Note: Group tours have specialised discounsts. Contact us for specialised prices
SEMPAYA HOT SPRINGS AND NATURE WALK
This day trip begins at 9:00am with a pick-up from Rweteera or FortPortal city. We drive through the western rift valley system, Rwenzori mountain lower ranges through the biological corridor of Budibugyo sharp coners which gives amazing views of the natural land scape, approximately 60km to Sempaya hot springs.
Arrive and pay the entrance fee and receive a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority Park Rangers.
Next explore the “female” hot springs, where you will have a chance to boil eggs or any other fresh foods from the boiling sports, then walk through the forest to the larger “male” hot springs all while enjoying wild life, birds and the tropical rain forest and learning more about the park.
After enjoying the springs (not for bathing) we will travel to Amabere Caves where you will be able to see stalagmites and stalagatites together, as well as a water fall. From the caves we will do a short hike to see 3 crater lakes and return to our destination at approximately 5:00pm
Included: transport, water, snacks, park entrance, Amabere Caves entrance fee, Our driver guide.
Not included: breakfast, packed lunch, tips for guides.
What to bring: eggs (for boiling in the springs), sunscreen, walking shoes, rain jacket, camera.
Price: $100 per person and 87$ per person without Caves and crater lakes.
KASESE DAY TRIP TO KIWA HERITAGE HOT SPRINGS
This day trip begins with a pick-up from Rweteera or Fort Portal followed by a 2-hour drive to Kasese. There, we will continue driving shortly into the Rwenzori lower ranges to Kiwa Heritage Hot Springs. Once at the springs, you will have the option to go for a 2-hour hike, or head straight to the pools for swimming! After enjoying the hot springs, we will have a late lunch in Kasese Town before returning to Rweteera or Fort Portal.
Included: transport, water, snacks, tea, late lunch, Kiwa Heritage entrance fee, our guide.
Not included: breakfast, packed lunch (optional), massage at Kiwa Heritage, tips for guides.
What to bring: bathing suit*, towel, flip-flops, sunscreen, walking shoes, rain jacket, camera. *bathing suits available for hire at Kiwa
Price: $45 per person ($30 per person for groups of 3+)
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
We also arrange transfers from Rweteera and the soroundings to Kampala or Entebbe International airport.
We can arrange all of the following day trips, please inquire for the most up-to-date prices:
- Fort Portal Cultural Tour (including visits to Amabere Caves, crater lakes, Omukama (King’s) Palace) Tooro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve game drive/boat ride/primate walk
- Tooro Kokasemera day hike from Amabere Caves to Kyaninga Crater Lake (17km)
- Crater lakes boda boda tour around Fort PortalVisit Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
- Nature and birding walks in Rweteera
Transfer to Murchison falls National Park
On our drive from Rweteera or Fort Portal we will pass the stunning Lake Albert. After a quick stop at the escarpments and the Bugungu game reserve, you will enter Murchison Falls NP.
During several game drives you will see giraffes, elephants and buffaloes. Afterwards you will join a boat ride on the Nile, to see hippos, crocs and several bird species.
Don’t miss the hike up the Murchison Falls where we’ll be able to see the whole game park from above.
Price $1050 per person
Prices include park entry fees, meals, water, boat ride, guide, transport, ‘Top of the Falls’ walk fees and Budget* accommodation.
Length: 2 Nights and 3 days
RWENZORI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK DAY HIKE(1645-3000M)
Central Circuit Trail to Lake Mahoma
This day trip begins at 6:40AM when our guide picks you up from Rweteera or Fortportal. Together, we’ll drive about 90km to Rwenzori Mountain National Park where we’ll register and wait for our briefing from the National Park Rangers.
After the briefing, around 9:00AM we’ll start the hike and move through different vegetation zones including grassland, Montana, hether, and a bamboo forest. Along the way, we’ll be able to see the Portal Peaks, followed by the Mount Baker, Wiseman, and–on a clear day you can see part of Mount Stanley. As we’re walking through the forests, we’ll pass rivers, waterfalls, and we may be able to see different primate species including blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus, Chimpanzees (Not habituated) and of course many unique bird species.
The hike is moderate, and no technical skills are required. You will be hiking between 2561 and 3000m above sea level. Our final destination on the hike is the Glacial Lake, Mahoma. After enjoying the view and taking pictures, we’ll begin our descent along the same route. After descending we’ll drive back to Rweteera or Fort Portal, arriving between 7:00 and 8:00PM. (Approximate trip length: ~12 hours).
Included: transport, lunch, water, snacks, park entrance fees, National Park ranger (required), guide.
Not included: packed breakfast, tips for guides.
What to bring: hiking boots, rain jacket, packed breakfast, backpack.