12 Day Rwenzori Climb

This is a safari for individuals interested in viewing the beauty of the Rwenzori Mountain range located between the border of Western Uganda and Eastern Congo. Also known as The Mountains of the Moon they offer a combination of dense forest, misty slopes, lakes formed in craters, rich green vegetation and snowy mountains.

The hike takes you to the Margherita peak on the way to which you will see vastly ranging habitats and ecosystems of wildlife, birds and plants.

This safari is specialised and for a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 10.

 

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Trip summary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport.

  • Day 2: Kampala – Transfer to Kasese - Mountain Rwenzori

  • Day 3. Climb to Nyabitaba Hut.

  • Day 4. Hike from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut.

  • Day 5: Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut.

  • Day 6: Hike from Bujuku Hutto to Elena Hut (4541m).

  • Day 7: Climb Margherita peak (5109m) – Kitandara Hut (4207m).

  • Day 8: Kitandara (4207m) descend to Guy Yeoman Hut (3621 M).

  • Day 9: Guy Yeoman (3621M) - Descend to Nyabitaba Hut (2652M).

  • Day 10: Descend from Nyabitaba Hut to Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m) -

  • Day 11: Transfer to Kampala

  • Day 12: Departure