Uganda Safaris

7 days Uganda climbing safari on Mount Rwenzori
Mount Rwenzori is on the border of Uganda and Congo and the mountains are also called as "The mountains of the moon". It is a combinationation of densed forest, misty slopes, lakes formed in craters much green vegetation and snowy mountains.

Day 1: Arrival at Rwenzori Maintains National Park: walking to Nyabibati Hut
Early in the morning we arrive from Kampala at Rwenzori Mountains National park and the Rwenzori mountaineering services (RMS) offices at Nyakalengija in the morning getting ready to start hiking. The hiking begins from the park headquarters 5,400 ft (1.646 m) walking past typical “mud wattle” Bakonzo homes to the park boundary in 40 minutes then we proceed to Nyabitaba hut 2652 5-7 hours for overnight.
In this part of the trip you may be able to hear chimpanzees and sometimes you can see black and White colobus and blue Monkeys behind the hut, we can also catch a glimpse of Rwenzori Turaco.

Day 2: Walking Nyabibati Hut to John Matte Hut
After an early breakfast we continue westward through the Kurt Shaffer bridge to marvel at the
Mobuku River confluence, the muddy, slippery trail climb steadily up through the bamboo forest. After 5 hours of walking from Nyabitaba, you reach the hut at Nyamuleju and its accompanying rock shelter, climbing through the open patches, the giant Lobelia and the groundsel zone before proceeding up to John Matte Hut 3.414 m for overnight.
The typical time to reach John Matte from Nyabitaba is about 7 hours. Some hikers consider this to be the most tiring and longest day of the circuit so an early start is important.

Day 3: Walking from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut
We leave John Matte Hut to cross Bujuku River and enter the lower Bigo bog, where your first
experience of jumping from tussock to tussock on a grassy bog begins. The trail is muddy and
follows the left (southern) edge of the lower Bigo bog until it reached a round metal “uniport” Bog
hut and its rock shelter. A steep section pas the hut leads to the Bigo bog, in the last half of this
bog a board walk has been constructed which makes walking easier and prevents hikers from
damaging the bog.
After a lunch break the narrow stream at the upper end of the bog continue criss-crossing the river to L. Bujuku. Beyond the north end of the lake is a rock shelter called cooking pot and a short distance further is Bujuku Hut (3.962 m) where to stay for overnight.
Time needed to reach Bujuku from John Mattes is 3 - 5 hours. Here there are chances of seeing the Red Duikers and at night calls of the Rock hyraxes are common.

Day 4: Walking from Bujuku Hutto the Elena Hut
From Bujuku hut leave directly to newer trail which rises and falls twice before finally climbing
steeply through magical moss draped groundsel vegetation to Scott Elliot pass. At the steepest
section is a short strong ladder after which a right hand branch will lead to Elena Hut (4,430 m).
This steep, rocky trail when wet or icy can be slippery. Continuing straight and a few steps below
the pass, there is a sheltered spot for a break; from here there is a second trail to the right to
Elena hut the base camp for climbing to Margherita peak (5,109 m) in the Stanley complex which
requires an additional day or two. This can only be attempted with an ice axe, mountain boots,
crampons, ropes and prior arrangement (these are the extra days added on request).

Day 5: Walking from the Elana Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut
An early start is advisable to avoid overheating on the steep but lovely hour-long climb to Lake Kitandara (4.282 m) to the fresh field pass. Viewing west-ward on clear days leads into neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo and Northward Margherita and its Glaciers still dominate the horizon. Fresh filed is a long flat traverse through beautiful high Alpine mossy glades, then the trail begins the circuit’s long two-day descent. Rock shelters at Bujongolo and Kabamba are optional overnight stop-over’s but it is the best to push through the seemingly endless mud to
Guy Yeoman Hut (3,261 m)

Day 6: Walking from the Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyabitaba Hut
We descend early after breakfast to Nyabitaba Hut. This path from Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba is
difficult in some parts. Typical hikers make Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba in 5 hours. You should
decide to make it to Nyakalengija: it is 2-3 hours depending on the condition of your knees and
your desire to reach a comfortable bed and bath. Late evening walking can be good for watching
birds and sharp eyes can catch a glimpse of the brilliant green but changeable Rhino serous
chameleon.

Day 7: Walking from the Nyabitaba Hutto the Park Headquartes
Today we descend to the park headquarters (2-3 hours for Nyabitaba to park H/Q) then to your hotel in case you’re staying overnight or transfer to Kampala.


RWENZORI MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES


Day 1 Kampala - Mbarara.
Arrival at Entebbe airport. Transfer to Kasese via Mbarara for lunch at the Lake View Hotel. The journey takes you along the Lake Victoria on a good road to Mbarara. From here, the landscape charges to a hilly and fertile area with tea and banana plantations. Dinner and overnight at the Margarita Hotel.

Day 2 Mbarara – Nyabitaba hut
After breakfast, short drive to Ibanda (1,600m), the starting points of your Ruwenzori climb. After brief introductions to the crew, your trek; which takes 4 hours starts taking you along the Mubuku River to Nyabitaba Hut (2,650) where you will spend the night.

Day 3 Nyabitaba Hut – John Matte Camp.
After breakfast, cross the Mubuku River; one of the highest sources of the Nile, on a rope bridge and continue walking along the river to the Nyamileju Hut for lunch. You then continue to your trek stepping at the base of the mass tussock grass to avoid getting stuck in the rather wet ground. After about 7 hours walking, you will have reached the John matte Camp where you will spend the night.

Day 4 John Matte Camp –Bujuku Hut
Today's trek takes you up and down a cliff crossing the river severally along the Bujuku valley. The ground is permanently wet and muddy. After 5 hours, you reach the Bujuku lake where the scenic forest become bigger and bigger. After a short break, another hour's walk takes you to the Bujuku Hut (3,977-m) where you will spend the night.

Day 5 Bujuku Hut – Kitandara Hut.
Continue your hike this time walking towards the Kitandara Hut (4027 m). Today's walk is much similar to the previous day as you walk up and down cliffs using roots tussock grass for support. The last bit of your trek is by ascending the Scott - Elliot saddle (4372m) and descending again to the Kitandara Lake before proceeding to Kitandara hut for dinner and overnight.


Day 6 Kitandara Hut – Guy Yeoman Hut.
Today's walk takes you via the Fresh field saddle (4280m) passing Bujongolo cave to Mubuku Gorge. The walk takes about 8 hours. Overnight will be at the Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m).

Day 7 Guy Yeoman Hut – Nyabitaba Hut
Descend to the Mubuku valley passing very steep water falls through a bamboo forest. Overnight will be at the Nyabitaba Hut.

Day 8 Nyabitaba Hut – Hotel Margarita.
Descend to Ibanda where vehicles will be awaiting to take you to Hotel Margarita for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 Hotel Margarita – Kampala
Drive back to Entebbe with lunch on the way for either return flight.


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