Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival - Entebbe - Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our tour manager who will brief you on your trekking adventure as you are transferred to Kampala city for Dinner and Overnight.

Dinner and Overnight at Speke Hotel - kampala.

Day 2

Kampala -Kasese

After breakfast, depart for Kasese where you will spend your night before start of hiking the following day. You will arrive in Kasese in the afternoon in readiness for acquisition of all trekking gear for the next day. Lunch will be served en route.

Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori Base camp or similar

Day 3

Hiking of Mt. Rwenzori starts. (2500m, 4-5 hours walking).

After breakfast you will be met by our guide who will guide you to Nyakalengija and the Rwenzori Mountain National Park gate where you will meet your mountain guides and porters and sign into the park. This day you walk through coffee plantations, then after crossing the Mahoma River you climb the steep, forested ridge with fine views of the Portal Peaks to Nyabitaba Hut.

Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut

Day 4

Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut, 3200m (5-6hours)

Descend to the bridge spanning the confluence of the Mujuku and Bujuku rivers. Ascend to the John Matte hut.

Day 5

John Matte-Bujuku Hut 400m (4-6 hours).

Beautiful walking beside the Bigo Bog takes you to the Bigo Hut. The upper Bigo Bog is crossed on a causeway of planks, now a steeper section leads to Lake Bujuku. Possible spectacular views of the Stanley Plateau.

Have a Night at Bujuku Hut (4000m) which lies 20 minutes beyond Lake Bujuku(4 -6) Walk

Day 6

Stanley plateau (4540m)

Walk to the Elena Hut located below the Stanley Plateau.

Day 7

Guy Yeoman Hut back to Nyabitaba Hut 4280M

After climbing steeply up to the Fresh field Pass (4280m),descend to the Guy Yeoman Hut (3500m), situated in the giant heather forest.

Day 8

Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija

A long the ways pass the beautiful Kabamba water falls. Continue to Nyabitaba walking through boggy areas of Kamatu and Kichuchu, then through bamboo forest. Cross Nyabitaba Arrive Nyakalengija and proceed to Kampala City arriving in the afternoon.

Dinner and Overnight at Speke Hotel - Kampala.

Day 9

Kampala City(5 Days)

You will have 5 days holiday in Kampala City.

All Meals and Overnights at Speke Hotel - Kampala.(Full Board)

Day 13

Kampala City - Entebbe - Departure
On this day, you will do your last shopping and pack your bags in the day ready to depart for Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight scheduled for 10.55 pm.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

6 nights accommodation and meals at full board while on Hiking expedition.Transport from Kampala to Rwenzori base camp and back to Kampala,Park entrance fees, Hiking fees and Trekking gear,Food ( All Meals) and accommodation

Exclusions -

Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, etc.

Extras -

Mountains Outfit Checklist -
A Must on the mountain Trekking:
1 day bag
1 sleeping bag
1 pr. of mountain boots
1 jogging suit
2 prs. of woolen socks
2 prs. of trekking trousers 2 cotton shirts warm
woolen underwear 1 warm pullover
1 woolen cap 1 pr gloves, woolen mitten
1 parka, extra large with hat
1 sleeping mat 8-12mm 1 torch, headlamp incl. batteries
1 sun glasses

Necessities on the mountain:
1 trekking bag
1 pr. of jogging shoes
1 sun hat
Handkerchiefs
5 prs. of socks
Leggings up to the knee(Gaiters)
Rain proof parlor zip trousers
Walking sticks
Photo equipment
Pocket knife

Drugs against:
Stomach upsets
Headache
1 elastic bandage, elastoplasts
Water purification tablets
Vitamin C tablets
Sun lotion 20
Insect repellant
Lip ointment

Climbing Gear for summit climbers (Not For Trekkers):
1 pr. of crampon proof mountain boots
1 ice axe(Hire at base)
1 Harnesses
1 pr of crampons
1 pc of 50 meter climbing rope (Hire at base)