7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike

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)

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers