Rwenzori Mountain climbing Tour Uganda

CODE: AMS MTN 10
10 DAYS - RWENZORI

RWENZORI, MOUNTAINS OF THE MOONS

The Rwenzori Mountains popularly referred to as “Mountains of the Moon” are permanently snow-capped peaks that offer great trekking experiences for Mountain climbers. The Rwenzori Mountains lie along the western border of Uganda and rise to a height of 5,100 metres.
Rwenzori is the highest mountain range in Africa with the highest peaks; Margherita (5,109m) and Alexandra (5083m) on Mount Stanley. These are exceeded in altitude elsewhere in Africa only by Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya which are extinct volcanoes standing in isolation above the surrounding plains.

The Rwenzori Mountains are unique among East Africa's major peaks in that they are not Volcanic in origin, but they do rise directly from the Rift valley floor. Their formation, like that of Kilimanjaro and Kenya, was linked to the geological glacial peaks in the Rwenzori's: Mt Speke (4,890M), Mount Emin (4,727m), Mount Gessi (4,715m) and Mount Luigi da Savoia (4,627m).
The Rwenzoris are Known primarily for their challenging hiking and climbing possibilities but the range also supports a diversity of animals including mammals and over 170 bird species ,several of the latter being Albertine Rift endemics.

Day 01: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and depending on your time of arrival, do some shopping modalities and transfer to Kampala hotel or Hotel Magherita in Kasese.

Day 02: After breakfast transfer to Nyakalengija via Ibanda to start your 5-6 hour climb into the mountains.

Your climb will take you through thick Equatorial vegetation before arriving at the Nyabitaba hut 2650 meters in the late evening.
Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut.

Day 03: Early morning breakfast and a morning hike to the Kurt Schafer Bridge to wonder at the sparkling Mobuku River confluence.

The path is good for the first couple of hours, but it becomes steeper and very rocky as you enter the moorland zone where heather plants are prolific. We shall have Lunch at Nyamileju Hut where there is a rock shelter. We shall climb through the open patches, Lobelia, and Heath moss forest before maneuvering a 2-hour walk to the John Matte hut for an overnight.

Day 04: Bujuku Hut.

Early morning departure through the giant Lobelias and heath trees and ascend up to the Bigo Bog and a panoramic landscape of Lobelias and gigantic Groundsels. This takes up to five hours, depending on the condition of the two Bigo Bogs, which are often Knee-deep in Mud. On the way to the hut, we shall pass via Lake Bujuku prior to our arrival at Bujuku hut.
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Day 05: Mount Victoria & Mount Speke.

Early morning departure from the valley with scenic alpine vegetation consisting of huge Groundsels and Lobelia and finally ascend Mount Victoria and Mount Speke at (4890 meters).

Day 06: Elena Hut.

Depart and see the magnificent views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers. Climb further through to the Scott Elliott pass (4372 meters) and proceed through the snow to the Elena hut for overnight rest.

Day 07: Final Ascent to the Alps of Africa!Early morning climb to the snowy Alexander peak (5092m) and then move onwards to the supreme Margherita peak at (5109m). Magherita Peak gives a good panoramic view and great photo opportunities. We shall descend to the beautiful Lake Kitandara for overnight at Kitandara hut (3900m).

Day 08: Descent, Guy Yeoman Hut.After early breakfast, the descent begins. We shall take a picnic lunch on our way before resuming our journey to Guy Yeoman hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 09: Back to Kasese.

Descend to Nyabitaba and thereafter proceed to hotel Margherita for overnight.

Day 10: Back to Kampala.

Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport for your flight.

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