10 Days Rwenzori Trekking
Experience the genuine summit of Uganda! This tour takes you to the majestic Rwenzori Mountains - a truly rewarding experience for alpine climbers!
The Rwenzori Mountains have been selected as one of the World’s Best Hikes by National Geographic!
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Pick-up at Entebbe Airport & transfer to the Rwenzori Mountains via Mubende and Kampala.
Dinner and overnight stay at a chosen accommodation in Kasese or Ruboni.
DAY 2: START OF THE EQUATOR GLACIERS TOUR.
Early-morning transfer to RMS Head Offices in Nyakalengijo (1646 meters) where you will start your climb into the mountains.
The hike takes you along the Mubuku river and through thick equatorial vegetation, before arriving at the Nyabitaba Hut (2650 meters).
You might hear chimpanzees or see blue monkeys.
Dinner and overnight in Nyabitaba Hut.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent: 1200 meters
Day 3: JOHN MATTE HUT
After early breakfast, you will start the hike over the Kurt Sharfer Bridge.
In the afternoon, you will reach the Nyamuleju Hut from where you might enjoy a nice view of Mount Stanley and Mount Speke.
The path leads you through green forests whilst proceeding up to the John Matte hut (3415 meters) for an overnight stay.
Total hiking time: 7 hours
Ascent: 915 meters
Day 4: BUJUKU HUT
Early departure through the giant Lobelias and heath trees.
You ascend to the Bigo Bog and scenic landscape of giant groundsels.
You will pass Lake Bujuku, majestically settled between the famous mountains.
Continue to a rock shelter called Cooking Pot and soon you will arrive at your final stop for today.
Dinner and overnight at the Bujuku Hut (3960 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 560 meters
Day 5: ELENA HUT
Today, you will continue to ascend Mount Victoria and Mount Speke at 4890 meters.
Depart through the lovely views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers, scale further through to the Scott Elliott pass and proceed through the snow to the Elena Hut (4560 meters) for overnight rest.
The Elena Hut will be your base for the final conquers of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 470 meters
Day 6: FINAL ASCENT TO THE ALPS OF AFRICA!
Early morning ascent to the snowy Alexander peak (5092 meters) and then onwards to the highest peak at 5109 meters, the famous Margherita!
Thereafter, we directly descend to the beautiful Lake Kitandara for an overnight stay at Kitandara Hut (4020 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 670 meters – Descent: 1090 meters
Day 7: GUY YEOMAN HUT
After early breakfast, a long descent begins.
First, we climb from Lake Kitandara to the Freshfield Pass from where you can look into the neighbouring country Congo.
We will have a picnic lunch on the way and continue our journey while descending to the Guy Yeoman Hut (3260 meters) for dinner and overnight. stay.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 1000 meters
Day 8: NYABITABA HUT
The last part of the hike!
Walk along the Mubuku river and join the original route near the Bujuku river.
Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut (2650 meters).
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 600 meters
Day 9: KASESE
Today, we descend to Nyakalengijo, which will take approximately 2-3 hours.
Then, we proceed to Kasese to check in at Hotel Margherita.
Here you can relax and reflect on your climb to the highest peak in Uganda.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Margherita.
Day 10: DEPARTURE
The last chance to enjoy the enchanting peaks of the Mountains of the Moon.
With unforgettable memories, you will say goodbye and leave for Kampala.
Then, you can either proceed to Entebbe Airport for your evening flight, or you might choose to enjoy the beauty of Uganda a little longer and visit other beautiful national parks.
For more information, please contact us:
Email: info@trek-uganda.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +256775159837
Customizations are possible and always welcomed.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!