5 Days Rwenzori Hiking: Bask in the wilderness wonders and tallest African mountain peaks
Fort Portal
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.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rwenzori - DAY 1- FROM IBANDA TO OMU’KA KIZZA REST CAMP (2.977 M)
    Nyakalenjija, the trekking starts through the pristine rainforest of Kyambogho ridge with a view of the Mubuku Valley then climb the heavily forested ridge which is home to many primates, such as black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey and occasionally the L’hoest monkey, up the Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp at 2,977 meters. magnificent views over the Rwenzori foothills and Kasese town 2,160 meters below. you may hear chimpanzee and see black and white colobus, blue monkey and Rwenzori turaco.

DAY 2 – OMU’KA KIZZA REST CAMP TO MAHOMA LAKE
Mahoma lake early morning after breakfast, you will hike to Mahoma Lake. The forest will give you a way to along a narrow moss-covered ridge up to 3,515.
DAY 3 – MAHOMA LAKE TO IBANDA

After breakfast, you may go for walk around the lake and then descend back through Nyabitaba ranger post and the Mpanga ridge to adjoin the Mubuku valley
DAY 4 JOHN MATTE Hut (3350m)
From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku river. Passing through the bamboo forest,
DAY 5 JOHN MATTE TO BACK TO NYAKALENGIJA

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Hiking equipment, park fees, guide allowances, transport, Meals and Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • gratitude
Additional Information

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.

Location
Enchanted Uganda Safaris
This 5 days Rwenzoris we can meet in Fort portal at Enchanted Uganda Safaris offices , we can as well pick you up from nearby towns like Kasese .its also possible to guide you how to reach us or we can arrange to pick from Entebbe or Kampala if you feel uncomfortable to come on you own
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 6 guests
1 Adult
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