Rwenzori Climbing Tour

The Rwenzori Mountains, famously known as the Mountains of the Moon, are located at the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They occupy 120 km of length and 65 km of width. They contain Africa’s third tallest mountain – Mt. Stanley (5109 m), coming after Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895 m) of Tanzania and Mt. Kenya (5199 m) of Kenya.

The Rwenzoris are arguably the most beautiful mountains in Africa, supporting stunning glaciers, numerous rivers, waterfalls, lakes, and a host of rare and endemic wildlife. They are also one of the only three mountains in Africa that have permanently snow-capped peaks.

Mountain Rwenzori has two prominent hiking trails: the Central Circuit Trail and the Kilembe Trail. Climbing Margherita Peak is more of a hard scramble than a climb except for a few difficult moves. The rewards and exhilaration of reaching the top are enormous as you look across Albert Peak to the DRC (Congo) and east across the spectra of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Climbers and hikers are treated to beautiful features, an array of wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. Given the block-type formation of the Rwenzori Mountains, its terrain is highly uneven, which makes climbing longer and challenging but also more adventurous! This Rwenzori Mountains hike and climbing tour takes you on one of the best mountain climbing adventures in the world. As of 2012, National Geographic ranked the Rwenzori Mountains the best in Africa and ninth in the whole world for hiking and climbing experiences.

Itinerary 1: 12 Days Kilembe Trail to Margherita Peak

Day 1: #Arrival. Pick-up and transfer to a hotel on a half-board basis for overnight.

Day 2: Travel from Kampala to Mt. Rwenzori National Park. Transfer to accommodation, rest, and enjoy mountain views.

Day 3: Transfer to Trekkers, start trek to Sine Hut (2,596 meters) or Kalalama Camp (3,134 meters).

Day 4: Trek from Sine Hut to Kalalama Camp and potentially to Mutinda Camp (3,975 meters).

Day 5: Trek from Kalalama Camp to Bugata Camp (4,100 meters).

Day 6: Trek to Hunwick’s Camp via Bamwanjarra Pass (4,450 meters).

Day 7: Trek to Lake Kitendara, then to Margherita Camp (4,485 meters).

Day 8: Early morning ascent to Mt. Stanley (5,109 meters) and return to Hunwick’s Camp.

Day 9: Trek to Kiharo Camp, passing Oliver’s Pass (4,505 meters).

Day 10: Trek from Kiharo Camp to park gate and then to Trekkers Hostel.

Day 11: Return to Kampala. Accommodation on a half-board basis.

Day 12: Departures.

Itinerary 2: 11 Days Central Circuit Trail to Margherita Peak

Day 1:# Arrival Transfer to hotel on a half-board basis for overnight.

Day 2: Travel from Kampala to Mt. Rwenzori National Park. Check into accommodation and enjoy the evening.

Day 3: Start climb from Nyakalengija (1,648 meters) to Nyabitaba Hut (2,651 meters).

Day 4: Trek from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut (3,505 meters).

Day 5: Continue to Bujuku Hut (3,900 meters).

Day 6: Trek from Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut (4,541 meters).

Day 7: Ascent to Margherita Peak (5,109 meters) and descent to Kitandara Hut (4,023 meters).

Day 8: Trek from Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman (3,505 meters).

Day 9: Trek from Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba and then to Nyakalengija.

Day 10: Return to Kampala. Accommodation on a half-board basis.

Day 11: Departures.