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Uganda and Rwanda: authentic wilderness mountaineering and gorilla tracking


One of the wildest and most remote high alpine environments in the world is the rarely discovered Rwenzori Mountain range of Western Uganda. The highest point in the range is the third highest peak in Africa at 5,109m altitude. The trek is considered a far more authentic wilderness experience than Kilimanjaro and small groups of climbers will often enjoy having the summit - and much of the route - to themselves. Our director - supported by a 41-man strong platoon of the Ugandan People’s Defence Force - was responsible for leading the expedition that reopened the Rwenzori National Park in February 2000, following five years of ADF-led insurgency. In addition to summitting all three peaks of Mount Stanley, the expedition was tasked with flushing out residual Interahamwe guerilla sections. Nowadays Uganda is considered to be one of the safest visitor destinations in Africa, with one of the lowest crime incidence levels.


To date a far more popularly visited area of Uganda is the Bwindi impenetrable forest, home to around half of all the world’s mountain gorillas. Those seeking direction from us will be referred to Adventure Trails as the facilitator of choice for gorilla tracking safaris.


Zimbabwe and Zambia - Victoria Falls: sightseeing, game-viewing and adventurous activities.


Victoria Falls in renowned as having one of the most exciting and dramatic waterfalls on the planet. It is also an excellent adventurous venue for those looking to overcome aerial confidence issues.


The following adventurous activities are possible when staying near Victoria Falls:



Hotels near Victoria Falls from which these activities can be arranged:



South Africa: self-drive safaris, guided game viewing, beautiful hotels


South Africa boasts a broad range of topography, fauna and flora and unlike most other African countries is supported in most parts by sophisticated first-world standard infrastructure. Travellers considering a trip to South Africa are advised first to familiarise themselves with the National Parks of South Africa. The following is an excellent resource for this purpose:



General Travel Information


A very wide range of knowledge is offered at one of the world’s most comprehensive resources of its kind:



Mountaineering expedition planning resource


Alpinisme is an excellent Belgian website that offers a comprehensive array of information and links to equipment and planning sites that afford significant advantages to those planning their own climbs. Obviously, those wanting to climb Kilimanjaro are advised to approach Safari Tours | Tanzania.



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Neil Tucker (deceased) and our director, being debriefed by the Ugandan President, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni at State House, Kampala.
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