MT Rwenzori Hiking Expeditions

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kasese district

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   9h
   you will be picked up from Entebbe airport/ Kampala and transferred to Kasese district.
   
   A stop over lunch break will be made in fort portal
   Once you reach your destination, you will check into the accommodation facility.
   
   Overnight at Ruboni community camp

Day 2: Start of the Hike. Nyakalengijo (1615m)- Nyabitaba Hut(2651m)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   7h
   After breakfast, you will meet up with the guides and porters who will take you through the mystical challenge. Here you will be briefed on what to expect through the entire hike
   
   you will start the trek through the montane forests and cross the mubuku river. you will be amazed by the different stones around the riverbanks
   
   Hike through bamboo forests and spot colobus monkeys, Rwenzori turacos and chameleons
   
   A lunch break will be made before you proceed to the hut
   
   Overnight will be at Nyabitaba hut

Day 3: Nyabitaba Hut (2615m)- John Matte Hut(3414m)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   8h
   Have breakfast and prepare for yet another day of hiking
   
   you will see different types of vegetation along the way.
   You will trek through the kichuchu rocky are with stunning views of the portal peaks
   
   cross kichamba rock shelter and pass through the giant lobelia zone
   
   A lunch break will be taken then proceed to john matte Hut for an overnight near Bujuku river

Day 4: John Matte Hut (3414m)- Bujuku Hut (3962m)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   6h
   After breakfast, get ready for yet another thrilling trek with spectacular views and weather
   
   Trek through the lower Bigo Bog, using wooden boardwalks
   Reach lake bujuku, offering incredible views of mt Baker, Mt Speke, Mt Stanely
   
   Enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls from all over the different directions
   
   A lunch break stopover will be made before you reach at Bujuku Hut for an overnight.
   Have you been to the bogs, enjoy the boggy hike in Rwenzori

Day 5: Bujuku Hut (3962m)- Elena Hut (4541m)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   5h
   More excitement and energy is required here as you approach the summit.
   
   You will start off the day by climbing through the Scotti pass, a steep rocky section
   
   you will pass through glacial landscapes and while on this journey, you will take as much time as you can gather to reach the famous Base of the summit/peak which is Elena Hut
   
   Rest and prepare for the summit push at dawn

Day 6: Summit Day_ Margherita Peak (5109m) and descend to kitandara Hut (4023M)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   12h
   Begin the margherita peak Ascend before dawn
   
   Cross the Stanely plateau Glacier, using ropes, crampons, and ice axes
   
   depending on the groups speed, you will reach the summit of margherita peak at 5109 meters high above sea level. The third highest peak in Africa
   
   You will have photo moments and later descend to kitandara Hut for an overnight

Day 7: Kitandara Hut (4023m- Guy yeoman Hut (3261m)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   7h
   wake up well fulfilled to descend through the fresh field pass with the views of Congo border
   
   continue through the muddy terrain to reach Guy yeoman Hut for an overnight

Day 8: Guy yeoman Hut (3261M)- Nyakalengijo (1615M)

1. Rwenzori Mountains National Park
   6h
   Final descent through the bamboo forests and mubuku valley
   
   Return to Nyakalengijo, receive summit award certificate and get back to the accommodation camp.

Day 9: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe international Airport

1. Kampala
   9h
   After a good rest and a good breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala or Entebbe international airport according to your flight schedules
   
   A stop over lunch break will be made at igongo museum or the equator for souvenirs and then proceed!
   
   the trip is ended!
   Thank you for choosing us to take on your adventure!

Pickup details

Once clients get to Entebbe International Airport, after immigration they will proceed right outside the airport and find our Driver/guide ready to welcome them with their names and our company name written on the placard. this way there will be easy identification for both the driver and the clients

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for anyone unfit
• Not recommended for children below 15