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★ Tailor-Made Safari Expedition
10 Days Rwenzori Central Circuit with Margherita Peak
15+Years guiding
4×4Private vehicle
100%Tailor-made
★4.9TripAdvisor
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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 u2013 the legendary Mountains of the Moon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site u2013 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
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Arrive at Entebbe International Airport
Arrive and transfer to your hotel for overnight and briefing.
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Drive to Kasese Town
Scenic drive west to Kasese, gateway to the Rwenzori, to prepare equipment.
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Nyakalengija (1,615m) to Nyabitaba Camp (2,651m)
Begin the trek through elephant grass and tropical forest along the Mubuku River to Nyabitaba Camp.
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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.
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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.
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Bujuku to Elena Camp (4,541m)
Climb past Lake Bujuku and ascend to the Elena Hut below the glacier in preparation for the summit.
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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.
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Kitandara to Guy Yeoman Camp (3,261m)
Cross the Freshfield Pass and descend steep, slippery terrain past Bujongolo Cave to Guy Yeoman Camp.
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Guy Yeoman to Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija (1,615m)
Final long descent off the mountain back to the trailhead.
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Kasese to Kampala
Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe, marking the end of your expedition.
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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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Gallery
