About this experience
On this trip to hike the Rwenzori Mountains, you will be able to sight primates like the Blue monkeys, Black and White Monkeys, a variety of bird species not forgetting the Great Blue Turaco, reptiles like the 3 horned Chameleon, the stunning vegetation zones which are tropical rain forests, water falls and Rivers as well making it to the 3rd highest mountain peak in Africa at 5109 meters above sea level.
At a glance
- Duration: 168 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- National Park entrance fees for 7-8 days
- Bottled water
- Expert Guides and Park Rangers
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All Hiking Gears
Not included
- Insurance, Tips, Visa's and Flight Tickets
- Rain Jackets and High Mountain Pants
Itinerary and highlights
The once-in-a-lifetime Rwenzori Summit Trek in the Rwenzori Mounain National Park is a stunning and challenging trek that takes between 7 and 8 days to complete.
During this trek we climb all the major peaks, Portal Peaks, Mt. Gessi, Mt. Emin, Margherita Peak, and Mt. Speke.
Very experienced hikers can complete the trek in 6 to 7 days, however for most others we factor in one day of rest to acclimatize to the altitude and finish the trek in 7 to 8 days.
Below is the Highlight of the Itinerary for this hike.
Day 1: Nyakalengija (1615m) to Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)
Day 2: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)to Mubuku River (2600m) and John Matte Hut (3380m)
Day 3: John Matte Hut (3380m)to Bujuku Hut (3962m)
Day 4: Bujuku Hut (3977m) to Elena Hut (4541m)
Day 5: Elena Hut (4541m) to Margherita peak– Kitandara hut (4027m)
Day 6: Kitandara (4027m) to Fresh Field Pass (4282m) to Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m)
Day 7: Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m) to Nyabitaba Hut(2651m)
Day 8: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) to Nyakalengija (1615m)
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet can meet travelers at Trek Rwenzori Tours offices in Boma Fort Portal or meet at your hotel in Fort portal
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Trek Rwenzori Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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