MT Rwenzori Hiking Expeditions

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Transfer from Kampala to Kasese district⌄

   you will be picked up from Entebbe airport/ Kampala and transferred to Kasese district. A stop over lunch break will be made in fort portal Once you reach your destination, you will check into the accommodation facility. Overnight at Ruboni community camp

   Overnight: Ruboni community camp

2. 2Start of the Hike. Nyakalengijo (1615m)- Nyabitaba Hut(2651m)⌄

   After breakfast, you will meet up with the guides and porters who will take you through the mystical challenge. Here you will be briefed on what to expect through the entire hike you will start the trek through the montane forests and cross the mubuku river. you will be amazed by the different stones around the riverbanks Hike through bamboo forests and spot colobus monkeys, Rwenzori turacos and chameleons A lunch break will be made before you proceed to the hut Overnight will be at Nyabitaba hut

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Nyabitaba Hut

3. 3Nyabitaba Hut (2615m)- John Matte Hut(3414m)⌄

   Have breakfast and prepare for yet another day of hiking you will see different types of vegetation along the way. You will trek through the kichuchu rocky are with stunning views of the portal peaks cross kichamba rock shelter and pass through the giant lobelia zone A lunch break will be taken then proceed to john matte Hut for an overnight near Bujuku river

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: John Matte Hut

4. 4John Matte Hut (3414m)- Bujuku Hut (3962m)⌄

   After breakfast, get ready for yet another thrilling trek with spectacular views and weather Trek through the lower Bigo Bog, using wooden boardwalks Reach lake bujuku, offering incredible views of mt Baker, Mt Speke, Mt Stanely Enjoy the breathtaking waterfalls from all over the different directions A lunch break stopover will be made before you reach at Bujuku Hut for an overnight. Have you been to the bogs, enjoy the boggy hike in Rwenzori

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Bujuku Hut

5. 5Bujuku Hut (3962m)- Elena Hut (4541m)⌄

   More excitement and energy is required here as you approach the summit. You will start off the day by climbing through the Scotti pass, a steep rocky section you will pass through glacial landscapes and while on this journey, you will take as much time as you can gather to reach the famous Base of the summit/peak which is Elena Hut Rest and prepare for the summit push at dawn

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Elena Hut

6. 6Summit Day_ Margherita Peak (5109m) and descend to kitandara Hut (4023M)⌄

   Begin the margherita peak Ascend before dawn Cross the Stanely plateau Glacier, using ropes, crampons, and ice axes depending on the groups speed, you will reach the summit of margherita peak at 5109 meters high above sea level. The third highest peak in Africa You will have photo moments and later descend to kitandara Hut for an overnight

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Kitandara Hut

7. 7Kitandara Hut (4023m- Guy yeoman Hut (3261m)⌄

   wake up well fulfilled to descend through the fresh field pass with the views of Congo border continue through the muddy terrain to reach Guy yeoman Hut for an overnight

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Guy yeoman Hut

8. 8Guy yeoman Hut (3261M)- Nyakalengijo (1615M)⌄

   Final descent through the bamboo forests and mubuku valley Return to Nyakalengijo, receive summit award certificate and get back to the accommodation camp.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Ruboni community camp

9. 9Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe international Airport⌄

   After a good rest and a good breakfast, you will be transferred to Kampala or Entebbe international airport according to your flight schedules A stop over lunch break will be made at igongo museum or the equator for souvenirs and then proceed! the trip is ended! Thank you for choosing us to take on your adventure!

   Meals: Breakfast