Rwenzori mountain Uganda

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Rwenzori mountain Uganda

8 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe

Visiting: Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains, Nyakalengisa Rwenzori Gateway, John Matte Hut, Elena Hut, Mount Stanley, Guy Yeoman Hut, Nyakalengija Ranger Post

Tour operator:

Trek Rwenzori Tours

Tour code:

2455

Recommended For:

Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

20 - 25

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$2100

$1995 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$105

Tour Overview

Explore a range of magnificent portal peaks as we trek from Nyakalengija to Margherita Peak at 5109 meters high. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park, the fabled Mountains of the Moon - lie in western Uganda along the Uganda-Congo border which is the 3rd highest mountain in Africa the highest point at 5109 Meters. The lower slopes are covered in moorland, bamboo and rich, moist montane forest, huge tree-heathers and colourful mosses are sighted across the mountain side with giant lobelias and "everlasting flowers", creating a beautiful scenery. Rwenzori is a habitat to 70 mammals and 217 bird species including 19 Albertine Rift endemics, as well as some of the world's rarest vegetation which is a world-class hiking and mountaineering destination. We welcome you to explore unexplored mountains.

Highlights

Sightseeing of mount Rwenzori ranges
Sightseeing
Bird watching
Camping
Photographs
Nature walks
Culture

Places You'll See

Trek Rwenzori Tours Clients At Magherita Peak In Rwenzori

Tourists In Ice At Rwenzori Mountain

Rwenzori Mountain Hiking In Giant Luberia Zone

Mount Stanely To Wards Magharita Peak In Rwenzori

Soon After Rwenzori National Park And Heading To The Peaks 3468 Miters

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival & Transfer To Hotel In Entebbe

Location: Entebbe

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gorilla African Guest House

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

On arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a driver guide form Trek Rwenzori Tours who will shortly brief and transfer you to a hotel in Entebbe depending on your flight arrival time. Dinner and overnight

Day 2 : Transfer To Rwenzori Mountains

Location: Rwenzori Mountains

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ruboni community rest campsie

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at 8:00am, then hit the road to the Rwenzori mountains. The drive is 8 hours but incredibly scenic – passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea and coffee plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way.
You will stop in Fort portal at Dutchers restaurant and guesthouse for lunch and after lunch at 2:00 pm you will proceed to the Rwenzori Mountains, upon arrival at the accommodation check in and just relax.
Accommodation is at Ruboni community camp site.

Day 3 : Transfer To Nyakalengija (1615M) And Hike To Nyabitaba Hut (2651M)

Location: Nyakalengisa Rwenzori Gateway

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Nyabitaba camp in Rwenzori mountains

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning you will be transferred to Kasese district from Fort Portal and you will be met by your guide and porters at Nyakalengijo in Rwenzori Mountain National Park.
Before the hike, he will make sure that you have all the equipments that you need. Note: we have all the required hiking gears that is on the agreed price.

You will then drive to Uganda wild life authority where you will do registration with Uganda national park in charge for Rwenzori and begin the hiking by passing through farmland to the park boundary, which follows along the Mubuku River. You will cross the Mahoma tributary before starting a long, steep ascent onto a giant ridge until we reach Nyabitaba Hut at 2651m.

During this part of the trail you will pass in the grass land, Montana forest zone and heither which are tropical rain forests, on the right hand side you will see Portal peaks, you will crisscross different rivers and water falls , there is higher chances of seeing chimpanzees and Black and White Colobus monkeys, Blue monkeys, and the brilliant Rwenzori Turaco, different chameleons including the most attractive one 3 horns . We will have dinner and spend the night at the hut. (Approximate hiking time: 5-6 hours).

Day 4 : John Matte Hut (3380M) To Bujuku Hut (3962M

Location: John Matte Hut

Accommodation Name: Bujuku camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On Day 3, we again descend from the hut along the trail to cross the Bujuku River and enter the Lower Bigo bog, home of the giant lobelias (a purple, flowering plant). Jumping from tussock to tussock--a thick clump of grass--we will cross the bog. Rarely is this possible without stepping at least one foot into the freezing ooze below. The Upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, where on a clear day we will be able to catch a glimpse of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. You will then reach Bujuko Hut, located in the shadows of Mt Baker and Mt Speke, in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. Dinner and spend the night at the hut. (Approximate hiking time: 5-6 hours

Day 5 : Hut (3977M) To Elena Hut (4541M)

Location: Elena Hut

Accommodation: Camp, Elena hut

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving our home for the night, Bujuku Hut, we will continue along the trail through more bogs, all the while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake through the magical Groundsel Gully until we ascend to the Scott-Elliott Pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully we will use a metal ladder to climb over a very steep section of the trail, after which the trail splits. The trail on the right leads to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley along a steep trail over large boulders. The trail on the left leads to the Kitandara Lakes. Those who do not intend to climb Margaritas Peak will follow this trail to Kitandara Hut where they will have dinner and spend the night. Those hoping to ascend Margarita will continue on to the icy Elena Hut where they will have dinner and spend the night. (Approximate hiking time: 4-5 hours).

Day 6 : Elena Hut (4541M) To Margherita Peak– Kitandara Hut (4027M

Location: Mount Stanley

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Kitandara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. To reach the summit of Margarita, we will climb for 5-7 hours (pace and weather conditions depending on). This extremely challenging climb will take us over three glaciers, slippery rocks, ice, and areas that are completely exposed on all sides.
Note: this climb is only for physically fit and technically experienced climbers! After reaching the glaciers, we will cross Stanley Plateau and proceed with our ascent. Finally, and after we've acclimatized to the altitude, we will continue in the icy cold up a scramble to the summit of Margarita, the highest peak in the Rwenzori.
Not all who attempt to summit Margarita will be able to reach the peak due to altitude sickness, and extreme conditions. Please don't be disappointed! When it is time to turn around, we will return through the Scott-Elliot pass, where we will be delighted with spectacular views. We will then continue our descent to Kitandara Lakes after passing through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders. We will have dinner and spend the night at the hut. (Approximate hiking time: 7+ hours).

Day 7 : Kitandara (4027M) To Fresh Field Pass (4282M) To Guy Yeoman Hut (3450M

Location: Guy Yeoman Hut

Accommodation Name: Guy Geoman hut

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Kitandara Hut, we will follow a trail that ascends steeply up the headwall spreading out from the base of Mt Baker. We will then continue along the south side of the mountain to Fresh Field Pass. At this point, we should be able to see into the Democratic republic of Congo to the west and Mt. Stanley to the north. From the pass, we will take the long trail past a rock shelter at Bujongolo to the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. We will have dinner and spend the night at Guy Yeoman hut. (Approximate hiking time: 5-6 hours).

Day 8 : Guy Yeoman Hut (3450M) To Nyabitabahut(2651M)

Location: Nyakalengija Ranger Post

Accommodation: Camp, Nyabitaba camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day, we will descend from Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyabitaba Hut. We will descend past the cliffs of Kichuchu, follow a muddy path to cross the Mubuku River twice, and climb upwards to Nyabitaba Hut to complete the Central Circuit Trail. *With an early start it's also possible to make it all the way down to Nyakalengija, our starting point. (Approximate hiking time: 6-7 hours).

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation

Accomodation only during trekking in the mountains with sleeping bags and sleeping mats also accomodation in wooden cabins well fixed
Drinks with Meals

Bottled drinking water
Entrance Fees

included
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided

will have portters, chefs and guids
Meals – Breakfast Only
Local Taxes
Meals – Full Board

all meals are provided e.g breakfast, lunch and dinner
All hiking gears, porters and guides

What's Not Included

Airport Transfers at Destination
Country Entry Visas
Train Tickets
Air ticket visas Beverages like beers

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

We take the number that is available even if it is one traveller
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes at the beginning of the tours or hike
Company Instant Book

Yes

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
What is the maximum group size?

25
What is the tipping policy?

$3 per person per day
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes above 15
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Medium
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Budget
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Yes most Malaria and yellow fiver
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes

Dates & Availability

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2025

Tuesday - Tuesday

Apr 30, 2024 - May 07, 2024

~~$2100~~ $1995 (USD)