5 Days Rwenzori Hiking Uganda

Summary

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

Tour info

Duration
5 days
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Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • Breakfast lunch and dinner

  • Hiking equipment,park fees,guide allowances ,transport, Meals and Accommodation

  • Lunch

  • Breakfast

  • gratitude

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

ENCHANTED UGANDA SAFARIS

About operator:

Enchanted Uganda Safaris ltd We are Ugandan local tour operator offering safaris like. Gorilla trekking, Bwindi, Chimpanzee tracking Kibale forest park, Mountain Hiking Rwenzori park, game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison falls National parks Day trips around Fort portal like. Amabere caves, Crater lake tours, Tea tours, Foothills of Rwenzoris, Rift Vally tours

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