7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike

Name: 7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike
Brand: Trek Rwenzori Tours
SKU: 8810583f-c298-4753-8a1d-d9e6a35b0278

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Summary

The once-in-a-lifetime Rwenzori Summit Trek in the Rwenzori Mounain National Park is a stunning and challenging trek that takes between 7 and 8 days to complete. During this trek we climb all the major peaks, Portal Peaks, Mt. Gessi, Mt. Emin, Margherita Peak, and Mt. Speke. Very experienced hikers can complete the trek in 6 to 7 days, however for most others we factor in one day of rest to acclimatize to the altitude and finish the trek in 7 to 8 days. Below is the Highlight of the Itinerary for this hike. Day 1: Nyakalengija (1615m) to Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) Day 2: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)to Mubuku River (2600m) and John Matte Hut (3380m) Day 3: John Matte Hut (3380m)to Bujuku Hut (3962m) Day 4: Bujuku Hut (3977m) to Elena Hut (4541m) Day 5: Elena Hut (4541m) to Margherita peak– Kitandara hut (4027m) Day 6: Kitandara (4027m) to Fresh Field Pass (4282m) to Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m) Day 7: Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m) to Nyabitaba Hut(2651m) Day 8: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) to Nyakalengija (1615m)

Tour info

Duration

1 week

Why take this tour?

On this trip to hike the Rwenzori Mountains, you will be able to sight primates like the Blue monkeys, Black and White Monkeys, a variety of bird species not forgetting the Great Blue Turaco, reptiles like the 3 horned Chameleon, the stunning vegetation zones which are tropical rain forests, water falls and Rivers as well making it to the 3rd highest mountain peak in Africa at 5109 meters above sea level.

What’s included?

National Park entrance fees for 7-8 days
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water
Expert Guides and Park Rangers
All Hiking Gears
Insurance, Tips, Visa's and Flight Tickets
Rain Jackets and High Mountain Pants

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7 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.

Operator Website

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Trek Rwenzori Tours

About operator:

Trek Rwenzor tours is a specialized and proven Safari company offering the best primate adventures in Uganda, Rwanda,Kenya and Tanzania. We have a lot we do Car Hire, hiking, Safaris, National Parks, Eco tourism, Slam tourism and so much more will take you around Uganda and East Africa at large.