10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari

10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari Overview

10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: A hike to summit Mount Rwenzori is such a fascinating expedition enjoyed by several travelers on Uganda hiking safari. This 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari is indeed every adventurous travel lovers’ dream that last within 10 days and 9 nights to make a round trip. However, even shorter hikes can be provided depending on the hikers’ point of interest. Mount Rwenzori is one the Block Mountains in Uganda also termed at Mountains of the moon situated in western part of Uganda close to Queen Elizabeth national park with in the rift valley region.

Highlights of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari – Mountain Climbing tour

  • Day 1 of10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari Welcome to Uganda
  • Day 2 of 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: Transfer from Kampala to Kasese
  • Day 3 of 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: Hike from Nyakalenjiga to Nyabitaba Hut
  • Day 4 of 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: Hike from Nyabitaba to John Matte Hut
  • Day 5 of 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut
  • Day 6 of 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains hiking safari: Hike from Bujuku Hut to Lake Kitandara Hut
  • Day 7 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend Lake Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut
  • Day 8 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend from Guy Yeomen to Nyabitaba Hut
  • Day 9 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend from Nyabitaba Hut to Nyakalenjiga
  • Day 10 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Transfer back to Kampala for departures

 

10 DAYS RWENZORI HIKING SAFARI DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Welcome to Uganda

Welcome to Uganda: Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport on day 1 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will be met by your Uganda safari driver for an introduction and briefing about this fascinating 10 days Rwenzori hiking expedition as you transfer to your reserved hotel in Kampala /Entebbe for check in dinner and overnight. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy an evening city tour before retiring to bed.

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

Day 2 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Transfer from Kampala to Kasese

Kampala – Kasese: Breakfast will be served very early in the morning on the 2nd day of your 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, then check out of the lodge, meet your safari driver to set off from Kampala /Entebbe and be driven to Kasese with an enroute lunch. Upon arrival, you will register with the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services abbreviated as RMS and proceed to your lodge for check in, Dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Hike from Nyakalenjiga to Nyabitaba Hut

Hike from Nyakalenjiga to Nyabitaba Hut: After breakfast at your lodge in the morning on day 3 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will be driven from your hotel after check out and transferred to the park headquarters where the offices of Rwenzori mountaineering Services are situated where you will be in position to hire a porter and all that you require to make your hiking safari a memorable one then set off to start the Hike from Nyakalenjiga to reach Nyabitaba Hut at an elevation of 8700ft above the sea level where you will camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Hike from Nyabitaba to John Matte Hut

Hike from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut: After breakfast on day 4 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will proceed ascending from Nyabitaba hut to John Matte Hut at an elevation of 11200ft via Mubuku River. Upon arrival at John Matte Hut, you will set up your tent for dinner and overnight. Several hikers who prefer shorter hikes normally hike up to this level and then descend back. This is usually done in 4-5 days Rwenzori Hiking safari Itinerary.

Day 5 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut

Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut: In the morning of day 5 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will enjoy a cup of tea and then set off to proceed with this fascinating hike from John Matte to Bujuku Hut situated at an elevation of 13000ft via River Bujuku and continue ascending until you reach to Lake Bujuku and then trail through to Bujuku Hut for overnight.

Day 6 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Hike from Bujuku Hut to Lake Kitandara Hut

Hike from Bujuku Hut to Lake Kitandara Hut: Proceed your hike on day 6 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda as you ascend from Bujuku to Lake Kitandara Hut situated at 14700ft which is the highest point in the Rwenzori mountains central circuit. However, travelers who are in for a more fascinating hike to reach at the peak of Mount Rwenzori at Margarita peak which is situated at an elevation of 16763ft above the sea level, then a need to add at least 2 more days is recommended otherwise , hikers on this safari descend back from this point.

Day 7 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend Lake Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut

Lake Kitandara to Yeoman Hut: After breakfast on day 7 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will start descending from Lake Kitandara Hut down to Yeoman Hut at an elevation of 10700ft where you will spend your overnight.

Day 8 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend from Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba Hut

Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyabitaba Hut: After breakfast at this Hut on day 8 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, you will set off from Yeoman Hut and descend to Nyabitaba Hut for overnight though some Hikers may decide to descend up to Nyakalengija Hut though this is so stressing and abit tiresome thus an overnight Nyabitaba Hut is recommended.

Day 9 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Descend from Nyabitaba Hut to Nyakalenjiga

Nyabitaba Hut to Nyakalenjiga Hut: In the morning of day 9 of 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, You will proceed descending from Nyabitaba Hut down to Nyakalenjiga Hut where you started your ascending from. Once you arrive here, you will meet your driver for yet a transfer back to Kasese town where you will spend your overnight.

Day 10 of 10 days Rwenzori mountains Uganda hiking safari: Transfer back to Kampala for departures

Kasese – Kampala for departures: Arise in the morning on a relaxed breakfast on day 10 0f 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda, meet your safari driver to depart Kasese for Kampala. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will proceed your journey to Entebbe international airport for departures as you close your 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari in Uganda.

END OF 10 DAYS RWENZORI CENTRAL CIRCUIT HIING SAFARI

Inclusive in 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari

  • Airport transfers
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
  • An English speaking guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Rwenzori mountain hiking permit
  • Enough drinking water
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Accommodation will be as per itinerary
  • Ranger fees

Exclusives in 10 days Rwenzori Mountains Central Circuit hiking safari

  • Visa
  • Air ticket
  • Other drinks apart from water
  • Porter hire
  • Insurance
  • Laundry
  • Tips
  • Hiking gears such as Boats, sun glasses, hand gloves, warm and light attire, light attire, rain jacket etc.
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