Rwenzori Hiking, Mountaineering Uganda 10 Days
TOUR CODE: LTTV 010
Snow capped peaks of Rwenzori
The 'Rwenzori', or 'Mountains of the Moon', situated along the Western border of Uganda contain some of East Africa's most unusual and luxuriant vegetation and beautiful lakes. The main summit, Margherita (5109m), rising out of the Stanley Plateau, is the largest glaciated area in Africa. Rwenzori Mountains offers visitors a unique experience of an Afro-Montane rainforest. The outstanding attraction is the luxuriant vegetation found above 3000m, which includes the giant forms of Lobelia, Heather and Groundsel.
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Day 01:
After breakfast transfer to Nyakalengija park headquarters for a 5-6 hour climb into the mountains.
The trek takes you through Bakonjo farms, and thick Equatorial vegetation, open bracken fern slopes and Podorcarpus Forest, up to Nyabitaba Hut, 2.652 m,
Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut.
Day 2:
After early breakfast, set off for morning hike to cross the Kurt Schafer Bridge through a muddy area to have a glance at the sparkling Mobuku River confluence.
The path becomes rocky and steeper leading to Nyamileju hut where we shall take a Lunch break. This point marks the start of the giant lobelia and groundsel zone. The way proceeds through a bog full of typical plants along the Bujuku River. The final point is John Matte Hut, 3.414 m. for spending the night. From Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte it can take approximately 6 hours
Day 03: Bujuku Hut.
We shall set off through the giant Lobelias and heath trees and ascend up to the Bigo Bog and a panoramic landscape of Lobelias and gigantic Groundsels. We shall pass via Lake Bujuku prior to our arrival at Bujuku hut. At Bujuku you have a view of the peaks of Mount Stanley, Mount Baker and Mount Speke. From Bujuku starts the diversion for whom intends to climb Mount Speke. For climbing Margherita and Alexandra peaks it is advised to proceed to Elena Hut for overnight.
Bujuku hut
Day 04: 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 05: 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 06: Finally Ascend to the Alps of Africa!
Snow at the Equator towards Margherita peak
Morning trek to the snowy Alexander peak (5092m) and continue onwards to the supreme Margherita peak at (5109m).We shall thereafter descend to the beautiful Lake Kitandara for overnight at Kitandara hut (3900m).
Lake Kitandara
Day 07: Descent, Guy Yeoman Hut.
After early breakfast, we shall descend to the Guy Yeoman hut. We shall take a picnic lunch en route before reaching at Guy Yeoman hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 08: Return to Kasese.
Descend to Nyabitaba to reach Nyakalengija .it can take you up to three hours. From Nyabitaba
Day 9: Transfer Back to Kampala.