9 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via the kilembe trail

The 9 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via the kilembe trail takes you Mountain Hiking along Mountain Rwenzori to Margherita Peak in Uganda.

Trip Overview of the 9 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via the kilembe trail

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to kilembe Kasese

Day 2: Transfer to the Sine Camp-Kilembe Trail Headquarters

Day 3.Climb to Mutinda Camp

Day4: Trek to Bugata Camp

Day 5: Hike to Hunwik’s Camp

Day 6: From Hunwick’s Camp to Margherita Camp

Day 7: Transfer to Kiharo Camp

Day 8: Descend Up to the Base

Day 9: Departure to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary of the 9 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via the kilembe trail

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to kilembe Kasese

On arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you are picked by a driver guide who transfers you to Kasese the closest town to Mountain Rwenzori National Park. The journey takes you 8 hours with lunch en-route in Fort Portal then later you reach Kilembe to Check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Sandton Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to the Sine Camp-Kilembe Trail Headquarters

Wake up have breakfast then transfer for briefing about Hiking Mountain Rwenzori then later embark on a hike at Trekkers (1,450 meters) to Sine Hut/ Camp at 2,596 meters. Dinner and Overnight here.

Day 3: Climb to Mutinda Camp

Wake up have breakfast then embark on a hike through the Bamboo-Mimulopsis Zone following various high steps. The zone is usually muddy and slippery during the wet season despite the fact that the atmosphere of the forest is stunning while climbing at 551 metres altitude in a distance of 1.8km to Kalalama Camp at 3,147 meters. The camp is in the Heather Rapanea Zone and here you take tea then proceed on your hike to Mutinda Camp.

Day 4: Trek to Bugata Camp

Wake up have breakfast then embark on a hike to the Bugata Camp through the boggy trail that requires you to take one step to another from Tussock to Tussock. You traverse the Mutinda Valley through Tussock Grass and stunning flowers criss crossed by numerous Giant Lobelias before climbing a steep region to the Namusangi Valley (3,840 meters) with beautiful waterfalls and views of the Mutinda Peaks at a distance. The Valley is wide and challenging as you climb to the Bugata Camp at 4,100 metres.

Day 5: Hike to Hunwik’s Camp

Hike to Hunwick’s Camp using the Bamwanjarra Pass. Leave the Bugata Camp through a ridge then drop down a little before ascending to the Bamwanjarra Pass at 4,450 meters where you can take refuge in the hut if it rains/ weather turns bad. While at the Pass, you can enjoy stunning views of the three main peaks.

Day 6: From Hunwick’s Camp to Margherita Camp (4,485 m)

This hike is the most relevant as it leads you to Margherita Camp then later to the summit the following Day. The walk goes along the ridge before crossing various wet areas and candid rivers flowing from Mount Baker and fresh fields. You will take 4.2 kilometres to this camp and reach in the late evening then relax and prepare to go through what will take place the following summiting day. Prepare your ropes, hiking shoes, ice breaking axes and crampons. You will also be briefed on how to use the equipment and attire and alter on, proceed to your cabins for the night.

Day 7: Transfer to Kiharo Camp

Wake up have breakfast then transfer to Kiharo Camp situated in a deep valley with high cliffs and dense vegetation. As you descend into the valley, every after bog you shall climb over a ridge of stones and earth which seems out of place but actually was pushed there by slow moving glaciers that stopped moving, melted and left a pile of rocks and debris in front where the glacier once stood.

Day 8: Descend Up to the Base

Wake up have breakfast then descend to the Park Gate 12.2km and another 2.8km down to Trekkers Hostel a walk that takes you 5 to 8 hours. The descent will be along the Nyamwamba Valley offering beautiful views of moss covered rocks along the River, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys and forests around Mountain Rwenzori. When you reach the base, you will find your tour guide who transfers you to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Sandton Hotel