Embark on a thrilling 5-day hiking adventure in the Rwenzori Mountains, home to Africa’s tallest peaks. Experience the wilderness, encounter unique wildlife, and conquer the challenging Margharita peak.
Embark on a thrilling 5-day hiking adventure in the Rwenzori Mountains, home to Africa’s tallest peaks. Experience the wilderness, encounter unique wildlife, and conquer the challenging Margharita peak.
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Rwenzori - DAY 1- FROM IBANDA TO OMU’KA KIZZA REST CAMP (2,977 M)
Begin the trek at Nyakalenjija, journeying through the untouched rainforest of Kyambogho ridge with views of the Mubuku Valley. Ascend the densely forested ridge, home to various primates like the black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey, and occasionally the L’hoest monkey,…
- Rwenzori - DAY 1- FROM IBANDA TO OMU’KA KIZZA REST CAMP (2,977 M)
Begin the trek at Nyakalenjija, journeying through the untouched rainforest of Kyambogho ridge with views of the Mubuku Valley. Ascend the densely forested ridge, home to various primates like the black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey, and occasionally the L’hoest monkey, reaching the Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp at 2,977 meters. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Rwenzori foothills and Kasese town, 2,160 meters below. Listen for chimpanzees and spot black and white colobus, blue monkeys, and the Rwenzori turaco.
DAY 2 – OMU’KA KIZZA REST CAMP TO MAHOMA LAKE
After an early breakfast, hike to Mahoma Lake. The forest path leads along a narrow, moss-covered ridge up to 3,515 meters.
DAY 3 – MAHOMA LAKE TO IBANDA
Following breakfast, take a walk around the lake before descending through the Nyabitaba ranger post and the Mpanga ridge to rejoin the Mubuku valley.
DAY 4 – JOHN MATTE HUT (3,350 M)
From Nyabitaba, follow the trail that descends through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, located just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Pass through the bamboo forest.
DAY 5 – JOHN MATTE TO BACK TO NYAKALENGIJA
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hiking equipment
- Park fees
- Guide allowances
- Transport
- Meals and Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hiking equipment
- Park fees
- Guide allowances
- Transport
- Meals and Accommodation
- gratitude
- gratitude
For mountaineers, reaching the highest point on the 5,109-meter Margharita peak in the Rwenzoris is one of the most rewarding experiences in Africa. Though the mountain ranks third among the highest mountains of Africa, many climbers consider climbing the Rwenzoris as the most challenging on the whole African continent.
The trail has been open for…
For mountaineers, reaching the highest point on the 5,109-meter Margharita peak in the Rwenzoris is one of the most rewarding experiences in Africa. Though the mountain ranks third among the highest mountains of Africa, many climbers consider climbing the Rwenzoris as the most challenging on the whole African continent.
The trail has been open for exclusively wilderness camping. The hiking goes through the mountain forest, giving you the opportunity to see wildlife like the black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, chameleon, Rwenzori Turaco. The shortest trekking 4-5 days.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
