Uganda

7 days—RWENZORI MOUNTAINS (MARGHARITA)

$1400-1550 USD

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Safari summary

Rwenzori Mountains are one of the most unique, exciting and challenging mountain ranges to Hike in Africa. 996 square kilometers of fantastical vegetation, Rivers, Lakes and rocky outcrops, cliffs, high glaciers and snow-capped peaks exist as a unique and mystical world into which you can try.

The height of the peaks may not match taller mountains Anywhere in the world, the highest point - Mount Stanley’s Margherita Peak - is 5,109 metres (although this is still the 3th highest peak in Africa!). But their remote location, fluctuating weather conditions, startlingly diverse vegetation, remoteness, viewpoints and low visitor numbers combine to thrill adventurous trekkers looking for a amazing experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Mgahinga

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Nyakalengijo gate to Nyabitaba Hut

Day 1: Transfer to Nyakalengija (1615m) and Hike to Nyabitaba Hut (2651m). At 8:00am , Your driver will drive you to the park gate to meet the team of guide, potters and chef. You will have a briefing again on how the day is going to be and then You will begin the trail 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.

Nyabitaba Camp

Nyabitaba to John Matte camp 3505M

From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley & Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing the tiring bog, for overnight at the hut. dur: 7hrs.

John Matte camp

John Matte to Bujuku Camp 3962M

From 3505, drops down, cross Bujuku River & enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below. The upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, view Mt Baker to the South & Mt Stanley to the West. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut. Hike duration: 4 – 5 hours. Elevation height: 457m

Bujuku camp

BUJUKU to ELENA CAMP (4541m

Very early in the morning, you attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita of Mount Stanley. To reach the summit of Margherita, 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. Descend duration: 3 – 4 hours.

Kitandara camp

KITANDARA to GUY YEOMAN 3261M

From the hut, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mt Baker & continuing along the south side of the mt to Fresh field Pass 4282m asl. view into Congo to the west & Mt Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long high alpine mossy. Thereafter start the descend through steep rocky trails & the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906 & then stay at Guy yeoman hut. Dur7hrs

Guy Geoman hut

GUY YEOMAN to NYABITABA CAMP 2651m

Day 7: GUY YEOMAN (3261m asl.) – NYABITABA (2651m asl.) Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. If you are strong enough can sleep at Nyabitaba or continue to The entrance gate then end the hike. Descent duration: 7 – 8 hours End of Trip!!!

NYABITBA CAMP 2651m

NYABITBA TO THE MAIN GATE 1615m

From Nyabitaba, get breakfast at 8:00amand after Continue descending to Mihungo gate and complete your trek by the afternoon to Mihunga gate to end your 7 days Rwenzori Margherita peak summit trip. Descent duration: 3-4hours. End of Trip!!!

Rwenzori view guest house

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