Trekking Mt Rwenzori

Queen Elizabeth

Have your breakfast, depart for an early transfer to kasese where the mountains of the moon is located The wide variety of flora and fauna with several biospheres as you ascend through different vegetation zones creates the for trekking. Never before has this unique been available, totally untouched and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world. You will have dinner the arrival to kasese you will check in your hotel have dinner then rest to prepare for the early morning trekking.

snadton hotel kasese

Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut. The hike takes an average of 7 - 8 hours.

John Matte Hut

Early in the morning start the hike through stullmans pass (4192m asl.) and spectacular views of Virunga National park of DR Congo to Victorio Emanuele peak. The ascend to the peak takes 4 – 5 hours. Prepare to descend back to Bujuku camp from Victorio Emanuele with views of Bujuku valley and Bujuku lake, Margherita and Albert peaks on Mount Stanley, and Mount Baker for an overnight at Bujuku Camp. The descend takes an average of 3 – 4hours.

Bujuku Hut

Very early in the morning, you attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita of Mount Stanley. The climb takes about 4 -5 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather.

Kitandara Hut

From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass 4282m asl. At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long high alpine mossy. Thereafter start the descend through steep rocky trails and the rock shelter at Bujongolo, The hike takes an average of 6 – 7 hours.

Guy Yeoman Hut

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect en route lunch and a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some art pieces of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport.