Ruwenzori, otherwise known as "Mountains of
the Moon" has the third highest peak in Africa. The Rwenzori
is part of the national park of the same name and contains 6
snow-capped peaks. You can hike this mountain without any
special climbing equipment unless you want to go for the
peaks. The mist covered mountain range stretches for about
100 km.
Camp cooks will prepare meals and accommodation is
in mountain huts or tents.
Day 1:
Arrival, pick and trasfer to a Kampala hotel on all meals
Day 2: Kampala/ Kasese
Breakfast and leave from Kampala to Kasese across the
equator and throughout the Rift Valley to your overnight
stop at Kasese.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Margarita.
Day 3/6: Ruwenzori climbing
Assisted by guides and porters you hike up to one of seven
intermediate stages. There is a great diversity of
vegetation, the chance of spotting some wild animals and
breathtaking views. The route chosen for you will be based
on your skills and experience.
Day 7: Rwenzori/Kampala
Return to Kampala via Mbarara passing through small villages
with their Ankole cattle and viewing numerous matoke
plantations, arriving late afternoon.
Includes:
Accommodation and meals at Hotel Margarita
on 1st day as indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per
tent during climb
Services of a cook to prepare meals during
the climb
Service of a mountain guide (English
speaking) and porters
Government taxes
Excludes:
Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone,
laundry etc.
