10 Days Rwenzori mountain Hiking – Uganda Adventure Safaris

Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers 996 kms and it protects the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains which run for 120 km along the Congo border. The mountains raised from the formation of the rift valley. Rwenzori Mountain is the highest mountain range in Africa with six glacial peaks: which include Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, Mount Emin Pasha, Mount Gessi, Mount Luigi da Savoia and Mount Baker, The main Peaks Margarita is 5,109m and Alexandra 5,083m on Mount Stanley, are exceeded in altitude else where in Africa only by Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.
The trek can be completed in 7 days, known as the “Central Circuit trial” which takes 6 Nights/ 7 Days. This will allow you to see the main Mountains. You may extend the number of days to climb the peaks.Day 1: Arrival.
You will be met by Green World Safari representative at Entebbe airport and transfer to your hotel in Kampala. Check in at Jevine Motel (Budget) or Hotel Le Bougainvillea (Mid-Range) or Imperial Royal (Luxury)

Day 2: Kampala – Kasese
Transfer to Kasese town through Kampala before heading for the foothills of the mountains of the moon. Check in at Rwenzori International (Budget) or Hotel Margheritah Mid-Range for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Climb Nyabitaba
Begin by heading to Nyakalegija (1600 m to start your 5-6 hour climb into the mountains. Your climb takes you through thick Equatorial vegetation before arriving at the Nyabitaba hut (2650 meters) in the late evening for Dinner and Overnight
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Day 4: John Matte
Early breakfast and then start a morning hike through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge to marvel at the sparkling Mobuku river confluence. A climb through the open patches, Lobelia, and Heath moss forest before proceeding up to the John Matte hut for overnight.

Day 5: Bigo Bog
Depart early through the giant Lobelias and heath trees. You ascend to the Bigo Bog and scenic landscape of Lobelias and giant Groundsels. Dinner and overnight stop at Bujuku hut (3997 meters).

Day 6: Mount Speke
Head off from the valley in with scenic alpine vegetation consisting of Giant Groundsels and Lobelia and head on to ascent Mount Victoria and Mount Speke at (4890 meters).

Day 7: Proceed to Elena Hut
Depart through the lovely views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers, scale further through to the Scott Elliott pass (4372 meters) and proceed through the snow to the Elena hut for overnight.

Day 8: Alexander peak
Early morning ascent to the snowy Alexander peak (5092m); and then onwards to the highest peak at (5109m), great photo opportunities available. Thereafter descend to the beautiful lake Kitandara for overnight stay at Kitandara hut. (3900m).

Day 9: Guy Yeaman
After early breakfast, descent begins. Picnic lunch on the way, after which we Resume journey to Guy Yeoman hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Back to Nyabitaba and transfer to Kampala to catch your flight back home.
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