Rwenzori Trekking Itinerary

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Overview

This safari takes you deep into Uganda’s lush tropical rainforests for an unforgettable encounter with the playful chimpanzees of Kibale Forest. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park to enjoy breathtaking landscapes, exciting game drives, and a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel teeming with wildlife. End your journey at Lake Mburo, a tranquil haven of rolling hills and grazing zebras. This adventure perfectly blends primate tracking, classic safari experiences, and peaceful relaxation in the heart of nature.

Tour Highlights

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles. birdlife.

Scenic relaxation and walking safari at Lake Mburo National Park.

Stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and rolling savannah landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala, Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by our Trek Safaris representative and transferred to Green Haven Airbnb in Kampala for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Green Haven Airbnb, Kampala

Day 2: Kampala – Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba Camp

AAfter an early breakfast, depart Kampala for Kasese.
Upon arrival at Nyakalengija, begin your Rwenzori trek with guides and porters. The trail leads through farmlands and montane forest along the Mubuku River before ascending to Nyabitaba Hut. (Trek Duration: 6 – 7 hours)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:Nyabitaba – John Matte Camp (3505m)

Descend to the Kurt Shafer Bridge at the confluence of Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. The trail then ascends through bamboo forest and mossy rocks, with views of Mount Stanley and Mount Speke before entering the giant heather zone. (Trek Duration: 7 – 8 hours)
Overnight: John Matte Hut

Day 4: John Matte – Bujuku Camp (3962m)

Cross the Bujuku River and enter the famous Lower Bigo Bog, hopping tussocks through giant lobelias. Continue to Upper Bigo Bog, then approach Bujuku Lake surrounded by dramatic peaks. (Trek Duration: 4 – 5 hours)
Overnight: Bujuku Hut

Day 5: Bujuku – Elena Camp (4541m)

Climb steeply from Bujuku through Groundsel Gully to Elena Hut, perched below Mount Stanley. This is the staging point for the Margherita Peak summit. (Trek Duration: 5 – 6 hours)
Overnight: Elena Hut

Day 6:Elena Hut – Margherita Peak (5109m) – Kitandara Camp (4430m)

An early start for the summit attempt.
Traverse glaciers and the Stanley Plateau to reach Margherita Peak, the highest point in the Rwenzoris.
Descend to Elena Hut for lunch, then continue down via Scott-Elliot Pass with breathtaking views of Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke before reaching Kitandara Campor for photos and souvenir shopping.
Summit Duration: 4 – 5 hours up, 2 – 3 hours down
Descent to Kitandara: 3 – 4 hours
Overnight: Kitandara Hut

Day 7:Kitandara – Guy Yeoman Camp (3261m)

Climb from Kitandara to Freshfield Pass (4282m), enjoying panoramic views into Congo and towards Mount Stanley. Descend along mossy alpine terrain and past the historic Bujongolo Rock Shelter before reaching Guy Yeoman Hut.
Trek Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Guy Yeoman Hut

Day 8:Guy Yeoman – Nyabitaba – Nyakalengija – Kampala

Descend via cliffs of Kichuchu, bamboo forest, and Mubuku River crossings before reaching Nyabitaba. Continue down to Nyakalengija, completing the circuit.
Travel back to Kampala for rest at Green Haven Airbnb.
Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Overnight: Green Haven Airbnb, Kampala