Hiking on Mt Rwenzori in Uganda 5 Days 4 Nights

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Hiking on Mt Rwenzori in Uganda 5 Days 4 Nights

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Type:
Adventure
Price from:
1595 USD /person
Phone:
+254 20 2212535
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+254 20 2212536
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Duration:
5 days
Location Start:
Kampala
Location Finish:
Kampala
Start time:
0700hrs
End time:
1200hrs
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 01/15/2010

The "central circuit" trail of Rwenzori is the main hiking activity which people undertake when visiting the mountain range. The trip begins from Entebbe or Kampala. It consists of a hike lasting 4 nights and 5 days, starting from the headquarters of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park at Nyakalengija. Then the trail follows a circular path around Mount Baker, spending the night in 3 different Huts, and reaching a maximum altitude of 3600 M. at Bujuku Hut and back to Kampala.

The circuit gives the opportunity to see very close the peaks and glaciers of Mount Speke, Mount Stanley.. Everybody is able to manage the hike, as the level of difficulty is not so high. The central circuit is the best experience of Rwenzori, its landscape and vegetations.



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Itinerary

Day 1

Entebbe - Kampala -Kasese
After breakfast drive to Kasese from Entebbe where you will spend your night before start of hiking the following day

Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori Base camp or similar




Day 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

Bujuku Hut to Nyakalengija - Kampala

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.

Extra Information

Inclusions -
4 nights accommodation and meals at full board, Transport to and fro from Entebbe International Airport ,Park entry fees, Hiking fees,Food and accommodation in Kasese
Exclusions -
Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, etc.

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