Overview
The 10 Days Rwenzori Central Circuit with Margherita Peak is a classic mountaineering expedition to the roof of Uganda. Following the famous Central Circuit trail through the glacier-carved valleys of the Rwenzori Mountains – the legendary Mountains of the Moon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – you ascend through surreal Afro-alpine vegetation to summit Margherita Peak (5,109m), the highest point in Uganda and third highest in Africa.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for overnight and briefing.
Drive to Kasese Town
Scenic drive west to Kasese, gateway to the Rwenzori, to prepare equipment.
Nyakalengija (1,615m) to Nyabitaba Camp (2,651m)
Begin the trek through elephant grass and tropical forest along the Mubuku River to Nyabitaba Camp.
Nyabitaba to John Matte Camp (3,505m)
Cross the Mubuku-Bujuku confluence and climb through lush jungle and the first Senecio groves to John Matte Camp.
John Matte to Bujuku Camp (3,962m)
Traverse the boggy Bigo Bog and Senecio forest to Bujuku Camp with views of Mt Baker, Speke and the Stanley massif.
Bujuku to Elena Camp (4,541m)
Climb past Lake Bujuku and ascend to the Elena Hut below the glacier in preparation for the summit.
Elena Hut to Margherita Peak (5,109m) to Kitandara Camp (4,430m)
Pre-dawn summit ascent across the Stanley Plateau glacier (crampons required) to Margherita Peak, then descend to Kitandara Camp.
Kitandara to Guy Yeoman Camp (3,261m)
Cross the Freshfield Pass and descend steep, slippery terrain past Bujongolo Cave to Guy Yeoman Camp.
Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija (1,615m)
Final long descent off the mountain back to the trailhead.
Kasese to Kampala
Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe, marking the end of your expedition.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Accommodation in hotels and mountain huts/tents
- ✓ Full board on the mountain
- ✓ Mountain guides, cooks and porters
- ✓ Camping and cooking equipment
- ✓ Trekking permit and park fees
- ✓ 4x4 transport and airport transfers
- ✓ Rescue while on trek
- ✓ Bottled water
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights & visas
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Personal climbing gear
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Laundry
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