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7 Days Rwenzori Mountain Hiking Safari Tour

Gracious Tours and Travel specializes in 7-Day Rwenzori Mountain Hiking Safaris in Uganda, renowned as one of the world’s greatest hiking adventures. Known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” Mt. Rwenzori is situated on the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo border. Its highest peaks, permanently snow-capped like Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, make it the third-highest peak in Africa, reaching 5,109 meters above sea level. With six peaks and three glaciers, Rwenzori offers an unforgettable experience for hikers of all levels.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Kasese

Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, our guide will welcome you holding a placard bearing your name. Then depending on your time of arrival, we may immediately transfer you to Kasese via Mbarara or Fort Portal to Kasese with lunch en route.

Check in at Hotel Margarita (Lodge facility) or Ruboni Community Camp (Budget facility) for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan (H/B)

Day 2: Climb Nyabitaba (2650m)

Start with morning breakfast, transfer to Nyakalengija at the foothills of Mt Rwenzori for a briefing before starting a 5 – 6 hours climb up the mountains. After Traverse the thick Equatorial vegetation before arriving at the Nyabitaba hut in the late evening for Dinner and Overnight.

Meal plan (F/B)

Day 3: Hiking (John Matte)

After an early morning breakfast embark on a hike through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge as you marvel at the sparkling Mubuku river confluence. This climb takes you through the open patches, lobelia, and heath moss forest before arriving at John Matte hut for your dinner and overnight.

Meal plan (F/B)

Day 4: John Matte hut to Bujuku hut (3997m)

After a heavy breakfast, you will start off the hike to Bujuku River and enter the lower Bigo Bog that gives a real experience of jumping from tussock to tussock on a grassy bog. Then climb to the Bigo Bog dominated with scenic landscape of Lobelias and giant Groundsels.

Dinner and overnight stop at Bujuku hut. Meal plan (F/B)

Day 5: Bujuku Hut to Kitandara Hut

After the morning breakfast, embark on a hike to the highest point of the Loop Trail, Scott Elliot Pass (4,372m), before sloping down to the two Kitandara lakes. Later descend to Kitandara Hut for an overnight.

Meal plan (F/B)

Day 6: Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut

This is a 5hour hike starting with a steep ascent to fresh field Pass (4,282m) to Bujongolo cave (3,720m) and then to Nyakalengija your end point. The safari guide will be waiting for you at this point for a transfer back to Hotel

Margarita (Lodge facility) or Ruboni Community Camp (Budget facility) for dinner and overnight stay Meal plan (F/B)

Day 7: Transfer to Kampala and departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala with scenic views and lunch en route. Reach early enough for a transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Inclusions

  1. Accommodation and meals
  2. Accommodation in Mountain huts and camps/Hotels
  3. Transfers with 4wd vehicle
  4. Park Entrance fees
  5. Professional Guide fees
  6. Porters 25kg per person
  7. Professional cook
  8. Park fees

Exclusions

  1. Hire of hiking equipment
  2. International flight
  3. Visa and personal insurance
  4. Drinks, tips and gratuities
  5. Personal expenses laundry, souvenirs etc.