8 Days Mountain Rwenzori Hiking Safari

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$2,650.00

The 8 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking Safari offers you a remarkable hiking adventure in Uganda to the top of the highest point in Uganda which is Margherita Peak on Mountain Rwenzori a block mountain found in East Africa. The Mountain lies on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo serving as a transboundary resource between the two countries. Climb to the famous snow-capped summits.

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The 8 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking Safari offers you a remarkable hiking adventure in Uganda to the top of the highest point in Uganda which is Margherita Peak on Mountain Rwenzori a block mountain found in East Africa. The Mountain lies on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo serving as a transboundary resource between the two countries. Climb to the famous snow-capped summits.

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  1. Day 1 Journey to Rwenzori Mountains

    The journey to Rwenzori Mountains passes through Kasese through the captivating attractions like the royal drum makers, the Equator giving you chance of being in both hemispheres at once. This beautiful journey goes through roadside markets aerated with fruit and vegetables. Continuing to the escarpment overlooking the Great Rift Valley before getting to your hotel and the Rwenzori Mountains acting as a majestic backdrop is worthy. Dinner and overnight at Equator Snow Lodge.

  2. Day 2 Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m) to Nyabitaba (2650m

    Adventurous hiking to Rwenzori Mountains starts from Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m). Through the banana shambas on the side of the steep foothills and also the homesteads at the foothills then following the trail along the Mubuku River is great.
    The hiking of Rwenzori Mountains continues by crossing the Mahoma River then climb through slopes and Podocarpus forest. Dinner and Overnight at Nyabitaba Hut.

  3. Day 3 Heading to John Matte (3350m

    From the Nyabitaba hut, passing through a small trail slopping down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge below the convergence of the Bujuku and Mubuku Rivers is another stage in Rwenzori Mountains. Hiking out of the forest in Rwenzori into a bamboo zone by a long stretch of slippery moss-covered ground is adventurous. Through the zone of lobelia, the giant heather and groundsel, to Nyamileju rock shelter then pass across a laborious bog to your hut. Dinner and Overnight at John Matte Hut.

  4. Day 4 To Bujuku (3900m)

    Another trail in Rwenzori Mountains that crashes down to cross the Bujuku River then enters Lower Bigo Bog, home of giant lobelias. Crossing the bog to the Upper Bigo bog, continue to Bujuku Lake, giving an opportunity to view one of the high peaks mountain Stanley to the West. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku Hut.

  5. Day 5 Elena Hut (4541m) to the peak (5109m) or begin the descent to Kitandara Hut (4023m)

    From Bujuku hut, the adventurous trail heads to the slopes west of the lake through the paranormal Groundsel Gully then ascend to Scott-Elliot Pass (4372m). Passing over an extremely steep section up to Elena Hut and Mt Stanley over a steep rocky trail, while the left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes.
    Dinner and overnight at Elena Hut (4541m) at the base of the Stanley Glacier.

  6. Day 6 Elena Hut (4541m) to the peak (5109m) or begin the descent to Kitandara Hut (4023m)

    For those who do not want to climb the Magherita peak will transfer from Elena Hut to Kitandara Hut (4023m). And those who want to continue to the Margherita peak (5109m) will have three hours up and later down to Kitandara Hut. Climb on to the glacier moving on to the Stanley Plateau to the Margherita summit, the highest point of the Rwenzori Mountain. Back through Scott-Elliot view the magical Bujuku Lake and Mt Speke at a distance then down to the Kitandara Lakes. Dinner and overnight at Kitandara Hut.

  7. Day 7 To Guy Yeoman (3260m)

    After breakfast, a sharp climb from the base of Mt Baker to the south side of the mountain to Freshfield Pass (4280m). Views into the Congo to the west and Mt Stanley to the north are possible. From the pass, the boggy pass continues downwards, passing the rock shelter at Bujangolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Dinner and overnight at Guy Yeoman Hut.

  8. Day 8 To Nyakalengiija Trail Head (1600m) and Departure

    Morning breakfast and load up on the Equipment. Later, the porters and the climbing partly finally descent out of the Mountains. Trekking will be through a 6 hours walk that goes past the nearby Lake Mahona and Nyabitaba and passes through the healthier area around the Moss zone.
    Drive to Kampala via Kasese then transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

Hotels, Tea Houses and Lodges

Moderate Accommodation
Moderate Hotels or Accommodations are majorly standard lodges/hotels which you can group into 3-star hotels. They have self-contained rooms, with hot running water on a daily basis. The food served is made by excellent and experienced Chefs. The Lodges cater to all dietary requirements, meaning if you are vegetarian, be rest assured that you will have lunch and dinner. All the moderate hotels in this itinerary are boutique hotels which means that we ensure the tranquility and relaxation that one needs after their trip.

Luxury Accommodation
An experience that is richer than your need is luxury. But this time it might be in the wild.
Luxury accommodations are the hotels or lodges which have five or four star ratings.
Among the luxury accommodations in Uganda is Chobe safari lodge which recently hosted the world’s famous figure, Kim and Kanye West.

Budget Accommodation
Budget Hotels, lodges or accommodations provide minimum amenities and services for a lower price than a regular hotel in the area. they provide clean rooms that are safe and meet the basic needs of a guest. Extra amenities may be available, but for an extra cost.

Budget prices vary depending on the season, destination, the amenities, the quality and the level of service. In general, a hotel that is less than 50 euros is considered a budget hotel. However, most budget hotels have rooms below this price. Most budget hotels fall into the category of 1 – 2 Star Hotels, therefore they provide the respective quality of services and facilities

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Equator Snow Lodge

John Matte Hut