9 Days Rwenzori Expedition

Trip highlights: 9 Days Rwenzori Expedition itinerary will take place in Uganda; arriving and departing via Entebbe International Airport. You will drive to Kasese town and start the hike the next day, together with porters and a cook you will hike the Mount of the moon till its peak Margherita doing the complete circuit. On the day you descend from the mountain you will drive to Entebbe International Airport to catch your International flight.

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Rwenzori Central Circuit Expedition Itinerary:

Day 1: Entebbe – Kasese

After breakfast at your hotel, start your journey to Kasese town.

Accommodation: Hotel Margherita (high-end and medium)

Day 2: Start Hike – Nyabitaba Hut

Drive to the starting point early in the morning to finalise with the different formalities.  Start hike from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba hut.

Accommodation: Nyabitaba hut

Day 3: Nyabitaba Hut – John Matte Hut

From Nyabitaba hike on passed Rivers Mubuku and Bujuku later Bamboo forest to John Matte hut. 

Accommodation: John Matte hut

Day 4: John Matte Hut – Bujuku Hut

From John Matte descend to cross River Bujuku to Bujuku hut.

Accommodation: Bujuku hut

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Day 5: Bujuku Hut – Elena Hut

Depart Bujuku through bog ascending to Scott Elliot Pass. Proceed to Elena hut. 

Accommodation: Elena hut

Day 6: Elena Hut – Kitandara Hut

From Elena hut continue to the base Stanley Glacier. To reach the summit the hike takes approximately 5-7 hours. The walk takes you passed glaciers, ice, slippery rock. Descend passing Kitandara lakes to Kitandara hut.

Accommodation: Kitandara Hut

Day 7: Kitandara Hut – Mount Baker – Guy Yeoman Hut

From Kitandara ascend up the headwall spreading out from the base of Mount. Baker along the southern side of the mountain to Fresh fields Pass. Hike on passing the rock shelter to Guy Yeoman.

Accommodation: Guy Yeoman

Day 8: Guy Yeoman Hut – Nyabitaba Hut

From Guy Yeoman descend the cliffs of Kichuchu through the muddy path which crosses River Mubuku twice before ascending to Nyabitaba hut. 

Day 9: Descend the Mountain – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Descend from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija, with picnic lunch boxes, start your drive to Entebbe International Airport to catch your departure flight (late night). Meal Plan: B & L

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Rwenzori Central Circuit Expedition Inclusions and Exclusions:

Includes

• Return airport transfers
• 8  nights’ accommodation with meals as indicated in the itinerary above
• Activities shown in the itinerary
• Park fees
• Mountain hiking fees
• While on the Mountain; you will be given a wooden walking stick, food, guides, 3 porters per person, chef, gas cooker and rescue if any
• Services of an experienced English speaking guide
• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Government taxes

Excludes

• International flights
• Visas
• Insurance
• Optional activities
• Tips
• Drinks
• Items of personal nature