12 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking-Margherita Peak And Bwindi

12 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking-Margherita Peak And Bwindi : Rwenzori Hiking—Central Circuit Tour 6-8 days trekking the Rwenzori mountain, Uganda mountain climbing adventure.

Day 1: Transfer to Kasese—Mount Rwenzori National Park (approx. 9 hours)

Our company representative and your driver guide will meet you in Kampala, where you will begin your long journey to Kasese with a stopover at the Equator for photography and the experiment, followed by lunch in Mbarara town.

Proceed to Kasese, arriving late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the Magherita hotel for budget/midrange

Day 2: Climb to Nyabitaba (2650 m) through Bakonjo homestead:

After having breakfast, drive to the Nyakalengija trailhead (1600 m), where you will begin your hike to Nyabitaba hut. The hike will take you through banana sambas on the steep foothills, passing by typical Bakonjo homesteads. Follow the trail along the Mubuku River, through landslides and up-and-down rocks and bluffs. Cross the Mahoma River and climb steeply through break fern slopes and podocarpus forest to Nyabitaba Hut for overnight.

Day 3: John Matte Hut (3350 m):

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 rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. You can see Mount Stanley and Mount Speke from the Nyamileju rock shelter before entering the zone of giant heather, lobelia, and groundsel. You will reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog for dinner and overnight at the Hut.

Day 4: Bujuku Hut: after John Matte Hut, the trail drops to cross the Bujuku River. The upper Bigo Bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mt. Baker to the south and Mt. Stanley to the west. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Steinmann Pass.

Day 5: Mount Stanley: Leaving Bujuku, the trail climbs the steep slopes west of the lake, passing through the magical Groundsels Gully as it ascends to Scott-Elliot Pass at 4372 m. At the head of the gully, a metal ladder takes you over a steep section, after which the trail splits into two. The right leads up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders. The left path leads to Scott. Elliot passes and down to Kitandara Lakes.

Day 6: summit Margherita;

When climbing Margherita Peak (5109 m), continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. It can be a four- to seven-hour walk to the summit of Margherita. Only physically fit individuals should attempt this technical climb, which requires roping up, crampons, and appropriate equipment for cold, windy, and icy conditions. It is best to attempt the final climb in a minimum group of four climbers and two guides: climb on to the glacier, cross the Stanly Plateau, and proceed with the ascent. Returning to Scott-Elliot Pass, descend to the Kitandara Hut for overnight, past the Kitandara Lakes.

Day 7: Climb Mt. Stanley to Guy Yeoman Hut (3260 m):

From Kitandara, the trail ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh Field Pass. From the pass, the long muddy descent continues, passing the rock shelter at Bujangolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906.

Day 8: Climb Nyabitaba (2650 m): The path down can be slippery and muddy with little to hold on to and requires careful balancing over the vertical mud or steep rock. An overnight stop at the Nyabiaba Hut

Day 9: Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija:

Descend Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija, about 3 hours. At Nyabitaba, start the 40-minute trial to see Lake Mamoha and then go back to the hut for descent to the park headquarters. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth, closer to Bwindi Park. Dinner and overnight at Parkview Safari Lodge for mid-range/Pumba Safari Lodge for budget

Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi—Lion Experience—Game Drive

After breakfast early in the morning, connect for your lion experience, then a game drive en route to lunch, and then embark on your 4-5-hour journey to Bwindi National Park. Arrive in the park late afternoon and connect to your lodge for relaxation.

Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Haven lodge/Bakiga lodge for both budget and mid-range

Day 11: Gorilla trekking experience

Have breakfast and we will transfer you to the park offices for a briefing about mountain gorilla trekking by a local guide. The time taken is usually between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas. Meeting the gorillas unexpectedly is one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. You will have a chance to observe and take pictures at very close range. You will observe adults feeding and groaning among themselves. After an hour with the long-awaited gorillas, your guide and rangers will lead you back to the starting point, where your driver will readily be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a restful evening.

Day 12: Transfer back to Kampala

Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Later, meet with the guide/driver for your long-day transfer back to Kampala. This journey takes 8–9 hours on the road, including en route. Arrive in Entebbe and proceed to the airport for your return flight back home.

End of 12 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking-Margherita Peak And Bwindi

12 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking-Margherita Peak And Bwindi Inclusions:

• Pickup and drop-off
• All accommodation and meals indicated in the itinerary
• Park entrance fees
• Hiking fees, porters, meals & accommodation plus technical summit equipment’s (while on the mountain)
• English-speaking driver / guide
• 4WD safari vehicle
• Fuel
• Drinking water in the vehicle

12 Days Mount Rwenzori Hiking-Margherita Peak And Bwindi Exclusions:

• Visa
• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks like beer, soda, or juicy
• Laundry services
• Telephone calls and any other items of personal nature
• International air flights