Overview
Queen Elizabeth and Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Adventure is tailored to offer a unique experience fused with endurance sport and Wildlife viewing.
Medley of Wonders as Queen Elizabeth National Park is popularly known is dotted with crater Lakes, escarpments, tropical forests and the equator line. This provides perfect habitats and roaming grounds for big game and unique Birds.
You will be part of the annual Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori marathon that takes place in Kasese town. Kasese is beautiful town with a backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, unique cultures, bustling businesses, creative and rich art, meandering rivers and the blue hills! On a lucky day, you will see the snow-caped peaks in a distance.
7 days/6 nights.
Start 20th August 2026, end 24th August 2026.
Minimum number: 2.
Advance reservations.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe international airport – Uganda.
Day 2: Scenic flight to Kasese – drive to Queen Elizabeth NP- Boat cruise.
Day 3: Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon – Carnival or visit Rwenzori founders’ gallery.
Day 4: Predator Research experience – Afternoon game drive.
Day 5: Fly to Entebbe – international flight – optional day excursions/Day room.
Safari description
Day 1: 20th August 2026:
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Uganda.
Adventure Consults’ airport staff will meet you on arrival, assist through customs, get the luggage, and hand over to the field guide for a transfer to the hotel.
Depending on arrival time, you may have a briefing on your safari today/tonight or can opt to get a briefing the following day before setting off to the field.
Overnight accommodation included on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Most recommended hotels in Entebbe are 10 – 20 minutes’ drive from the airport.
Inclusions: Bed & Breakfasts basis.
Excludes: All meals and Drinks.
Day 2: 21st August 2026:
Scenic flight to Queen Elizabeth NP- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
There are 2 daily flight departures (0700 hours & 1200 hours). If booked on a 0700 hours flight, you have an option of having breakfast at the hotel or request for a box/packed breakfast.
At an agreed time, meet the guide the lobby and transfer to Entebbe international airport for your bush flight to Kasese Airstrip, – check in time is one hour in prior the flight). Note that flight schedule can change and sometimes at short notice or no notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Baggage restrictions on domestic flights: Maximum luggage weight is 15 kgs /33lbs in soft-sided bags. Standard luggage should have the three dimensions of 24 inches (60cm) height, 18 inches (45cm) length, and 13 inches (33cm) width. Any excess luggage can be paid for at 5$ per Kg depending on space availability or can make advance reservation. Alternatively, any extra baggage can be kept in Entebbe at the hotel, to be returned to you at the end of the trip.
The caravan Bush planes, with experienced pilots fly at low altitudes thus providing magnificent views of Lake Victoria with her lush islands and forested Entebbe town. As you fly towards the western side of the country, keep an eye through the window for the incredibly beautiful landscapes dotted with rolling hills, Lakes, Rivers, swamps, and road networks. Before landing at Kasese airstrip, expect a grand welcome by the magical snow-capped Rwenzori Mountain Range.
Adventure Consults’ guide will be waiting to welcome you at Kasese airstrip with a cup of coffee or soft drink, go through registration at the airstrip offices and start the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Lunch will be at the lodge.
After lunch, drive to the Mweya pier in time for the 2pm boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel is a 32-kilometer- long natural water stretch that links Lake Edward and George.
The boat cruise on the channel provides the best opportunities for up-close animal viewing and photography with lots of hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s bird life is rich, colorful, and stupendous totaling to 600 recorded species.
Weather permitting, go for a sundowner and have a taste of Uganda’s finest gin, and a mix of both local and premium drinks as you look at the sun dipping in the horizon. Note that snacks and soft drinks on house, all alcoholic drinks are on own account.
Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the Lodge.
Standard inclusions: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Some lodges include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with exclusion of premium drinks.
Standard exclusions at most lodges: All drinks.
Day 3: 22nd August 2026;
Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon – The Carnival event or visit Rwenzori Gallery.
0500 hours: Transfer to Kasese town where the marathon begins. Your guide will have coffee, tea and snacks on board to fuel you up the morning before setting off for the walk or run.
The Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon is Uganda’s annual sports event that started in 2022. Since its inception, it has proven to be more than just a race but an event full of adventure, fitness, food, entertainment and exploration. Kasese is a unique town surrounded by over 4 National parks that make 10 of Uganda’s wildlife sanctuaries.
This World Athletics Label Road Race features the long 42km route that crosses the Equator line in Queen Elizabeth National Park or take the shorter routes (21km & 10 Kms) that covers the scenic Kilembe route with views of the meandering River Nyamwamba and Rwenzori ranges. You can run, walk or simply watch! Registration is already open and tickets are limited! Adventure Consult’s package includes your ticket that comes with a kit, refreshments and personal running guide.
Lunch in Kasese town.
The afternoon is for festivities or call it the carnival! Part of Kasese town streets is blocked out for music, roast and lounging! Test Uganda’s local drinks, eats and music. You will have time to interact with the conservationists, local business community and get to dance off the day!
Alternatively, visit the Rwenzori founders’ gallery and get to learn about the finest artwork made out of bronze. If you love first class galleries with resident artists, this the right place. listen in, take a walk or even buy.
Return to the lodge in the evening before sunset.
Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the Lodge.
Standard inclusions: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Some lodges include both alcoholic and none-alcoholic drinks with exclusion of premium drinks.
Standard exclusions at most lodges: All drinks.
Day 6: 23rd August 2026;
Either relax at the lodge or go for a Predator research experience – Game drive.
Today, you have an option to simply relax at the lodge after the previous day’s sports event. You may need to allow the body to recover.
Alternatively, go a predator research experience. This starts at the crack of dawn!
0600 hours: Have a snack along with a hot beverage of your choice. Meet the wildlife experts for briefing then hop onto one of Adventure Consults’ jeeps and head out to look for big cats, including the Lion and Leopard.
Your guides on this bespoke adventure are members of a local predator research team that has been doing carnivores research in Uganda’s park for close to two decades.
You will get an opportunity of learning how to use telemetry in search for lion prides that freely roam this vast savannah. Undoubtably, this experience is ideal for anyone interested in wildlife photography at all levels. The drives are conducted in designated offroad routes hence assured of close encounters with other wildlife as well. During the drive, the wildlife partners will discuss human-animal conflict in communities around the park, veterinary issues within the park, and lion family dynamics as part of a very in-depth game drive experience.
A midmorning Picnic Breakfast shall be served. Rangers are available to ensure safety. The community craft market, facing Lake Bunyampaka is one of our popular breakfast spots. While here, you might see the colorful flamingos in a distance but this depends on the season. The spot also provides an opportunity for craft shopping.
A lunch break, siesta then after go for an afternoon/evening drive. ‘
Weather permitting, go for a sundowner and have a taste of Uganda’s finest gin, and a mix of both local and premium drinks as you wait for the sunset moment. Please note that soft drinks and snacks are on house. All alcoholic drinks are excluded.
Meals and Overnight accommodation included at the Lodge.
Standard inclusions: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
Some lodges include both alcoholic and none-alcoholic drinks with exclusion of premium drinks.
Standard exclusions at most lodges: All drinks.
Day 7: 24th August 2026:
Fly to Entebbe – international flight – optional day excursions/day room.
After breakfast, transfer Kasese airstrip in time for your morning flight to Entebbe Airport. The morning flight departs Kasese airstrip at 0825 hours (flight schedule can change and sometimes at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances, but in most cases would be for safety reasons).
Departure time from the lodge to be communicated the previous evening. Meet your guide at the lobby and transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your flight to Entebbe Airport.
The flight arrives Entebbe airport at 1125hrs (+/-). If you have a connecting on an international/regional flight today, ensure it’s scheduled to depart Entebbe not earlier than 1345hrs.
On arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be directed through to customs and connect to your international/regional flight.
If you have more than 4 hours layover, Adventure consults have got exciting offers to make your day more relaxing.
- Complementary transfer to the nearby restaurant (outside the airport) where you will have an early lunch (on own account), then later transfer back to the airport in time for your flight.
- Day room at a hotel near Entebbe airport. This will be on payment of supplement and advance reservation is a requirement.
- Optional day activities to keep you busy and get to see more of Entebbe. Please ask for detailed info and related costs to ensure reservations are in place. For more information, please follow this link.
Accommodation options.
We don’t restrict where to stay, but rather recommend and offer available options to meet your tastes, budget and preference.
Please get in touch for a quote – sales@adventureconsults.com
Inquire; sales@adventureconsults.com, jane@emergingdestinations.com
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