Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- The Ugandan Alps
Discover the Pearl of Africa with
Experience Uganda Safaris
The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers
nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori
mountain chain, which includes Africa's third highest peak (Mount Margherita:
5,109 m). The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's
most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered
species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the
giant heather.
This is one of the most fabulous places
in Africa...Who would expect Glaciers and Mountains in Uganda, well let
me assure you that they are here...and you can climb them and hike through
them, experience Africa in a most unusual manner...High above it all...also
referred to Mountains of the moon--in ancient times to be thought to be
the source of the Nile...but it was not source...but the name sticks...
Mountaineering
and Hiking- Rwenzori Mountains Uganda, 7 Days of pure Adventure:
Discover the Mountains
of the Moon - UN Heritage Site and see Ugandan Alps -The Rwenzori Mountains
Whether
you're an experienced climber or just a casual hiker, you'll find these
legendary mysterious "Mountains of the moon" an unforgettable experience.
There are six peaks with permanent snow
and three glaciers. The highest of these peaks is the 3rd highest point
in Africa - Mt.Stanley's Margherita peak rising 5,109 meters above sea level.
The park has 996 sq kms of rugged mountain
terrain, ranging from rain forest to Afro-alpine and moorlands. Here you'll
get the best flora diversity in the region with the unique vegetation growing
above 3000m, like the giant forms of lobelia, heather and groundsel.
This Park is also home to the hyrax (rock
rabbit), blue monkey, chimpanzee, giant forest hog, smaller antelope species
and many bird species like the Rwenzori turracco, the handsome francolin
and olive pigeon.
Mountains of the Moon, the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains
also referred to as the Ruwenzori Mountains.
8 days of Ugandan Alpine Adventure on the Equator.
Day 1: Getting there : Drive from Kampala
to Trailhead and stay Hotel and prepare for the hike on
the next day.
DAY 2:Nyakalengija
(1615m) to Nyamitaba Hut (2651m) Morning, transfer
to Nyakalengija on to Ibanda
to start your 5-6 hour Climb into the Mountains. You climb
through the thick vegetation arriving at the Nyabitaba Hut
in the late evening for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3:
Nyamitaba Hut to John Matte
Hut (3505)Breakfast Early, then start a morning
hike through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge to marvel at the Mobuku
River Confluence. A Climb through the Open Patches and Lobelia
and the Heath Moss Forest before proceeding up to the John
Matte Hut( for overnight)
DAY 4:
John Matte Hut to Bujuku
Hut (3962m). Depart early through the Giant Lobelias
and the Heath trees. You ascend to the Bigo Bog and Scenic
Landscape of Lobelias, Giant Groundsels. Dinner and overnight
at Bujuku Hut.
DAY 5:
Bujuku Hut to Kitandara
Hut (4023m). Leave the Valley and the Beautiful
Vegetation consisting of Giant Groundsels and Lobelia and
head on an ascent to the highest point on the loop trail,
Scott Elion Pass (4372m), before descending to the two beautiful
Kitandara lakes for an overnight stay at the hut.
DAY 6:
Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman
Hut (3505m)A five hour descent starting with an
ascent to Freshfield Pass (4282m) then descent to Bujongolo
Cave (3730m). Further down trail, we encounter the Kabamba
Cave with an attractive waterfall before reaching Guy yeoman
Hut for
dinner and Overnight.
DAY 7:
Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyakalengija.
Descend to Nyabitaba Hut via Lake Mahoma, before proceeding
to Nyakalengija and finally to Margherita Hotel for
overnight lodging.
Day 8:
Back to Kampala with stopover
for lunch arriving early evening in Kampala at your lodging.
Lodging and Food, 4 Wheel
Drive Safari Vehicle, Fuel, English Speaking Driver,
Bottled Drinking Water on all Drives, Park Entrance fees
and cultural site entrance fees, Permits as applicable,
Guide for Tracking and Game Drives.
Not
included in Safari price:
Air Travel to and from
Uganda, Uganda Visa Costs, Laundry, Tips, Drinks, except
those included in lodging meal price.
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