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Climb Mount Stanley with Holly Budge

Duration
9 days
Price from
$5,896 pp.
Location
Uganda, Africa
Rwenzori Mountains

Trip Highlights

  • Summit Margherita Peak
  • Gorilla trekking experience
  • Explore Rwenzori Mountains

What's Included

  • Expert guides
  • Park permits
  • Internal transfers
Exhilarating trek up the 'mountains of the moon'

We travelled with Holly Budge, an Everest Summiteer and the first woman to skydive Everest, on a 9 day trip around Uganda to climb Mount Stanley and raise funds for 'How Many Elephants'. A true once-in-a-lifetime trip.

The trip raised money for 'How Many Elephants', an award-winning NGO founded by Holly, which is educating a global audience about the devastating impacts of the African elephant ivory trade and raising vital funds for frontline rangers.

Holly summited Mount Stanley earlier this year and describes the experiences below:

"Mountains of the moon sounds like something that exists in a fairy tale book but this vision came alive right in front of my eyes.

I literally stepped into another world, full of exotic natural wonders. Candy floss trees, tall totem poles of pine cones, optical illusion plants perfectly formed in hot pinks, yellows and greens. It was magical.

We moved up steeply forested terrain, climbed big boulders and slithered over tree roots.

As our eyes grew wider in amazement, our lungs compressed with the altitude gain. Each step had to be thoughtful and with precision as the rains came down, making the going pretty challenging at times.

Three words: awe-inspiring, challenging, rewarding."

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Friday 24th March 2023

Protea Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

On arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel, Protea Hotel Entebbe where you will stay on a B&B basis in a deluxe room.

The afternoon and evening are free to do as you please with lunch and dinner by your own arrangement.

Day 2 Saturday 25th March

Elephant Plains Lodge Double Room

Fly to Kasese

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for your morning domestic flight to Kasese Airstrip. On landing, you will be transferred to Elephant Plains Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Day 3 Sunday 26th March

Day 4 Monday 27th March

Day 5 Tuesday 28th March

Day 6 Wednesday 29th March

Day 7 Thursday 30th March

Day 8 Friday 31st March

Day 9 Saturday 1st April

Duration

9 days

Location

Uganda, Africa

Price from

$5,896 pp.

Price Includes

  • All accommodation, transfers, meals and activities as indicated in the itinerary

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Insurance (essential in the unlikely event of mountain rescue being required)

The per-person price is based on sharing in twin or double accommodation and excludes international flights. There will be a maximum of 8 people on this trip.

Accommodation and meals are as follows:

  • 1 night at Protea Hotel Entebbe - B&B basis in a deluxe room.
  • 2 nights at Elephant Plains Lodge.

Single room supplement: £295.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: It is possible to add on a two-day extension to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Price £2,774pp. Please ask us for full details on this option.

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January

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February

The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.

March

The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.

April

The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.

May

The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.

June

June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.

July

The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.

August

The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.

September

September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

October

October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

November

The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.

December

Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.

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