7 days Rwenzori mountains trekking.
7 days Rwenzori mountain trekking, the Rwenzori Mountains, sometimes known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” are a grand mountain range situated on the boundary between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Rwenzori Mountains are renowned for their breathtaking scenery, varied ecosystems, and demanding walking trails, making them an exceptional destination for hikers and environment lovers. Embarking on a 7-day expedition over the Rwenzori Mountains offers a chance to witness the distinctive splendor and rich variety of flora and fauna in this esteemed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Detailed itinerary of 7 days Rwenzori mountain trekking.
Day 1: Nyakalengija (1650) to Nyabitaba camp (2650m)
Start the day by approaching the Rwenzori mountaineering reservation officer early in the morning in order to hire equipment if so and arrange for guides,chef and porters at once hiking starts from the park gates to Nyabitaba a distance of 7km takes 5-6 hours and an ascent of 1200 meters .
The trail at the beginning goes through homes and fields progressing through high elephant grasses and dense bush. You can climb over cliffs and bluffs crossing river mahoma then ascending steeply into Nyabitaba camp. Certain animals can be spotted such as the white and black colobus monkeys,three horned chameleon and the Rwenzori Turaco birds. Stay overnight at the Nyabitaba camp.
Day 2: Nyabitaba (2650)m to Johnmaate camp (3505)m
From Nyabitaba you descend to your right follow the trail that drops down through the forest for half an hour to the Kurt Shafer bridge, just before the confluence of the mubuku and Bujuku rivers.
The walk is then easy going for a couple of hours passing through the bamboo forest and then becomes more difficult kind of like spelunking, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rocks. From the Nyamileju rock shelter, mount Stanley and Speke can be seen before passing into the zones of the giant Heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach Johnmaate camp after passing through the tiring bog. While here, high chances of catching nice views of mount Stanley and margherita glacier.
Dinner and overnight at the hut.
Day 3: Johnmaate camp (3505)m to Bujuku camp (3900)m
From Johnmaate camp the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku river and enters lower bigo bog,the home of giant lobelias, jumping from tussock to tussock,the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze, continuing on to the upper bigo bog you will follow the Bujuku river that sometimes runs underground from lake Bujuku, with views of mount Baker to the South and mount Stanley to the west. Bujuku hut well located well located in the shadows of mount Baker and speke,is set in a narrow valley below stulman pass.
Dinner and an overnight at Bujuku camp.
Day 4: Bujuku hut (3900)m to Elena hut (4541)m
Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog,while climbing up the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical groundsel gully as it ascends to Scot Eliot pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail is divided into two. The trail on your right leads up to Elena hut and mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders. while the trail on your left leads to Scott Eliot’s pass and down to Kitandara Lakes, the trail on the left leads those who are not climbing Margherita’s peak. Those climbing up to the peak will have their dinner and overnight at the cool and icy Elena hut.
Day 5: Elena hut (4541)m to to margherita peak (5109)m and back to Kitandara lakes camp (4022)m
For those aiming at reaching Margherita peak, continue to the base of Stanley glacier. To reach the summit of margarita, the climb takes about 5-7 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you through over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Note that this climb is only for physically fit and technical climbers. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and cold weather. Scramble up to the summit of Margherita, the highest peak of the Rwenzori. Given the high altitude and the tough conditions even if you don’t reach the peak, don’t get disappointed. Prepare for your return through the Scot Eliot pass where there are spectacular views of the Bujuku lake, mount speke, mount Stanley and down the Kitandara lakes. After the trail that passes you through the Alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara lakes for dinner and an overnight at Kitandara lakes camp.
Day 6: Kitandara lakes camp 4022m to Guyeoman camp 3505m.
The trail ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to a fresh field pass 4280m. At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and mount Stanley to the north. From the past, take on the long trail passing the rock shelter of Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906.
Overnight at Guyeoman camp.
Day 7: Guyeoman 3505m to Nyabitaba camp 2560m
The descent to Nyabitaba takes around 6-7 hours but with an early start it’s possible to make it all the way down to nyakalengija.
Below Guyeoman,the route descends the cliffs of kichuchu and takes you through the bamboo forest zones down to Nyabitaba for either dinner and an overnight or lunch and continues down to nyakalengija the starting point for hot showers.
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The package includes:
- Ground Transportation
- Ruwenzori days of Hike to Margarita ( central circuit
- Accommodation and meals on full board on the mountain
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Park entrance
- Ice climbing equipment (ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness and ropes as well as gumboots
- Accommodation on the mountain (wooden hut).
- Meals as you hike
- 2 ranger guides
- 2 porters per person
- Chef/cook
The price excludes:
- A night at Ruboni’s rest camp or at equator snow.
- Air ticket.
- Visas.
- Laundry.
- Tips.
- Hiking gear.