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11 Days Rwenzori Hiking Expedition for 2025 and 2026.

Challenging expedition in the utmost altitude

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11 Days Rwenzori Hiking Expedition

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11 Days Rwenzori Hiking Expedition

11 Days Rwenzori Hiking Expedition

The Rwenzori Mountains, commonly known as the “Mountains of the Moon” is the snowy source of the Nile referred to by early geographers before European explorers marked it on their Maps. This mountain is located in the boarder of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, inside Rwenzori Mountains National park which is also a world heritage site. This mountain has got one of the best hiking experiences in the world. The high Rwenzori is a montane wonderland, the trails to the snow peaks following glacier curved valleys with fantastically colored mosses and rare Afro-alpine plants. Expeditions use a chain of basic huts and campsites to ascend the mountain. In this itinerary, you will hike up to the highest peak (Magherita) which is 5,119 Meters above sea level

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival and transfer

You will be met by our tour representative at Entebbe International airport who will then transfer you to urban city blue Hotel Kampala for an overnight on Bed and Breakfast.

Kampala

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DAY 2

Transfer to Kasese.

This morning you will be transferred to Rwenzori mountains national park, passing through the beautiful scenery and land scape of the country as you will see at the comfort of your car. You will have dinner and night at Hotel Magherita, Kasese.

Kasese

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DAY 3

Nyakalengija-Nyabitaba camp

After your breakfast, you will be transferred into Rwenzori Mountains National park entrance at Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m); Meet your guides and porters who will brief you about your hiking expedition and there after proceed for your hiking up to Nyabitaba camp 2,650M. Walk through the forest vegetation cover on the side of the steep foothills, past the local Bakonjo homesteads and Matooke plantations. Continue with the trail along the Mpanga ridge, through different land scapes. dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba(FB) Read more

Rwenzori/ Kasese

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DAY 4

Nyabitaba-John Matte Hut (33

From Nyabitaba camp 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 through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery mosses-covered rock. From the Nyamileju 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. Read more

Rwenzori/ Kasese

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DAY 5

John Matte-Bujuku Hut (3977m

From John Matte Hut the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and 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, with views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut. Read more

Rwenzori/Kasese

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DAY 6

Bujuku-Elena Hut (4541m).

Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical Groundsel Gully as it ascends to Scott-Elliot Pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail is divided into two. The trail on your right leads up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders, while the trail on your left leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes the trail on he left leads those who are not climbing Margherita Peak to Kitandara Hut. Those climbing the peak will have their Dinner and Overnight at the coolly and Icy Elena Hut Read more

Rwenzori /Kasese

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DAY 7

Elena- Margherita return to

For reaching Margherita peak (5109m), continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. The summit of Margherita climbing takes about 5-7 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. Note that this climb is for only physically fit and technical climbers. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzoris. Given the high altitude and the tough conditions even if you do not reach the peak, don’t get disappointed. Prepare for you return through the Scott-Elliot pass, where there are spectacular views back to Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke , up to Mount Stanley and down to the Kitandara Lakes . After the trail that passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara Lakes for dinner and overnight at the Kitandara Read more

Rwenzori/ Kasese

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DAY 8

Guy Yeoman Hut (3260m)

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. 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 trail passing the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Over night at Guy yeoman Read more

Rwenzori/ Kasese

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DAY 9

Nyabitaba-Nyakalengija (2650

Take on the path down to Nyabitaba hut. The path can be slippery and muddy and therefore requires careful balancing over the vertical mud or steep rock. Remember this is part of the adventure with in this mountain. Overnight at Nyabitaba Hut,

Rwenzori/Kasese

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DAY 10

Njabitaba Hike to Nyakalengi

Leave Njabitaba hut, retracing back to the starting point of the hike. This 10km trail usually takes about 2 – 3 hours. Descending through Mubuku River and through fields to the park headquarters to hand over the rented equipments/ pick up any luggage that may have been left there. You will then be transferred back to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Urban City Blue Hotel Read more

Kasese to kampala

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DAY 11

City tour and transfer

This day you will have a city tour in Kampala. You will visit the Uganda Museum, the local craft villages and if time allows the martyrs shrines in Namugongo. You will be then transferred to the airport for your international flight. End of Safari

Kampala-Entebbe

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ACCOMMODATIONS

COMFORT

Day in trip

Location

Hotel

Day 1

Location Kampala

Hotel urban City Blue

Day 2

Location Kasese/ Rwnzori

Hotel Maghrita hotel

Day 3

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel Nyabitaba camp

Day 4

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel John Matte camp

Day 5

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel Bujuku Hut

Day 6

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel Elena Hut

Day 7

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel Kitandara Hut

Day 8

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel GuyYeoman Hut

Day 9

Location Kasese/ Rwenzori

Hotel Nyabitaba Hut

Day 10

Location Kampala

Hotel Urban City Blue Hotel

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

Transfer from/to the airport
Transport during the tour
Accommodation
Local guides
Information services
Entrance fee

Package excludes

Airfare
Personal expenses
Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
Tips
Beverages
Additional journeys and transfers

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The price is based on per person sharing a double.

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Safari Manager /planner

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BEST MONTHS

Climate during your trip in December

Average Temp:

°25.6

Min-Max Temp:

°25 - °30

Precipitation:

10mm

Wet Days:

1(>0.1mm)

Relative Humidity:

76%

Day Length:

11.5 hours

Days with frost:

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