For this 5 days hiking safari in Uganda to Rwenzori Mountains National Park, this trekking & Climbing for speedy travelers and strong travelers that can make it to the peak of Mountain Rwenzori using the Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit, to explore the various peaks, this hike takes you up to the top of Mount Stanley in the fastest way possible. This 5 Day Mountain Rwenzori Hiking can only be done by mountaineers who are healthy, strong, and fast and fit because you will be moving fast and covering long distances each day.
Below is our 5 Days Mountain Rwenzori Hiking Uganda safari tour that starts from with pickup from Entebbe and ends with a drop off back at Entebbe for your flight out, accommodation included and camping gear while at the mountain and other services as mentioned below. So book now to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Tour highlights
Day1: Transfer from Kampala to Kasese
Day 2: Travel to Kyanjuki, Kilembe.
Day 3: Start Rwenzori Trekking
Day 4: Start Rwenzori trekking at 6.9 kilometers – 4 to 5 hours.
Day 5: Return to Kampala
Day1: Transfer from Kampala to kasese
After breakfast, our guide will brief you about the 6 Days Rwenzori Mountains Safari. Then drive off to Kasese via Masaka, Mbarara. Also, make a stopover at Mpambire in Mpigi for traditional handicrafts. At the same time stop at the Uganda Equator a point for the imaginary line. However, it divides the world into two hemispheres (North and South Hemisphere). Have lunch in Mbarara town and after continue to Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Dinner and overnight at hotel Margherita. Meal plan (F/B)
Day2: Travel to Kyanjuki, Kilembe.
Depart early today, because it’s a fairly long drive to Kilembe. The meandering Nyamwamba River and the valley of Kilembe trail follows deep into the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The surroundings are delightfully green and you can enjoy the cool weather as the hostel is situated at 1,450 meters which is nearly 500 meters in height above Kasese town. But make sure you bring something to drink and to bite on the way.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge
Midrange: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 3: Start Rwenzori Trekking
Meet your guides for briefing at 9 am. Then you walk 2.2 km to the UWA rangers post at 1,727 metres. Today’s walk 8.6 km expected time 5 to 7 hours. Starting height is 1,667 meters climbing to 3,171 meters. The first two kilometers climbs steadily through pristine montane forest, with tall trees, thick undergrowth and a multitude of different species of birds and primates. Then a fairly strenuous climb up to a main ridge with few rocks and firm footing except immediately after a heavy downpour climbing to your first night at Samalira Camp. As you leave the rangers post, walk along a path through tall grassland and ferns, which gives way to magnificent pristine forests. The first few kilometers climb steadily crossing several small streams and rivers then we start climbing the ridge. As we climb, the trees become taller and straighter and it is common to see and hear many types of primates. You may hear troops of chimpanzees echoing around the valleys. Particularly around the lunch spot at 2,570m, it is possible to see troops of 20 or more black and white Colobus monkeys or Blue monkeys as they dash through the trees. Continue to climb steadily passing a rock. Then as we near the top, we break out of the bamboo to fantastic views of the valleys and hills below looking across Lake George and Queen Elizabeth National Park in the distance. Meal plan (F/B)
Day 4: Start Rwenzori trekking at 6.9 kilometers – 4 to 5 hours.
After a hearty breakfast, we commence waIlking at 8.15am and initially climb steadily, then cross a small stream and the climb becomes steep for about 200 meters up a narrow moss covered ridge. The thick moss covering the ground and rocks under the giant heather trees is spectacular. You can see Kilembe village deep in the valley and across Lake George. After a relatively short climb, the trail becomes less steep as you pass over Chavumba (meaning heaven) at 3,316m. Then cross a small flat valley to climb up a steady ridge through moss covered trees and misty forests to the top of the ridge at 3,515 meters. Descend steadily for about 1 Km before descending a steep slope of 200 meters into the Nyamwamba valley and a well earned lunch break at Polies Rock Shelter – 3,249 meters. After lunch, continue and climb steadily above the Nyamwamba River for 1.6km through old giant heathers covered in old man’s beard moss to Kiharo Camp at 3,588 meters. This is directly at the base of some good granite rock climbs of 20 to 40 meters, with towering peaks above. Sleep at Kisha camp. Meal plan (F/B)
Day5: Return to Kampala
After early breakfast, embark on a journey back to Kampala at your place of stay
End of safari
Tour inclusions
Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an expert driver/guide
Bottled drinking water
Accommodation and all meals as per the itinerary
Park entrance fee
Trekking fee
Porter fee
Tour exclusions
International flights
Visa fee
Optional activities
Personal insurance
Expenses of personal nature like tips given to staff.
