Mountain & Volcano Climbing In Uganda 9 Days

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival, transfer to Kasese (Margherita hotel)

Day 2
After breakfast, transfer to park headquarters at Nyakalengija. This is the starting point, where you can rent equipment and hire your porters and guide. The charges for these services depend on the length of your stay.The days hiking is fairly easy to Nyabitaba. On your way to the park boundary,you will go through coffee plantations, garden plots and homesteads. After the park boundary, the trail follows the River Mubuku on your right, you will cross small rivers, rocks and bluffs before reaching River Muhoma. Make a climb through ferns and the forest and then finally to Nyabitaba hut (2652m). A 5-7 hour climb
Day 3
Hiking up to John Matte (3414m)
It is considered to be the longest and most tiring day of the circuit, so an early start is vital. From Nyabitaba Hut. Move westward and drop steeply at River Mubuku which you cross at Kurt Shaffer bridge. After the bridge, move anticlockwise and use the muddy slippery trail that climbs to the bamboo zone. Enter the moorland zone with giant tree heather and groundsel. Have a stop at Nyamileju Hut for lunch and to enjoy the view of Mt Speke and Mt Stanley if the day is clear. After lunch proceed following River Mubuku, go through giant Robelia, groundsel and challenging bog and finally to John Matte.
Day 4
Leave John Matte hut and head for Bujuku (3962m). The hike takes up to 5 hours depending on the conditions of the Bigo Bog. Crossing the Bujuku river, you will enter into the Lower Bigo Bog . This involves a tough track and experience of jumping from one grassy tussock to another. The trail is muddy but eventually leads to the Bigo Hut. Past the Bigo Hut is Upper Bigo Bog before reaching the beautiful Lake Bujuku. At the southern end of this lake is a majestic setting with Mt Baker in the South, Mt Speke in the North and Mt Stanley in the west. Take the lake trail and at the north end is a rock shelter called cooking pot and a short distance further is Bujuku Hut. If you intend to climb Mt Speke (requires climbing experience skill and special equipment) make Bujuku Hut your base allowing an extra nights stay to do this climb.
Day 5
Elena Base / Kitandara Hut.
a) If you intend to scale the highest point in the Rwenzoris (Margherita 5109m) then make Elena your base. It is 3-4hours from Bujuku Hut and 2km off the central circuit trail. (requires climbing experience skill and special equipment).
b) If you are not climbing the Margherita peak move south from Bujuku Hut to Kitandara (4023m).This takes you to the highest point on the circuit trail Scott Elliot pass(4372m), then go through the giant groundsel and descend to Kitandara lakes. Kitandara huts are positioned on the shores of the lakes and it takes 3-4 hours from Bujuku hut
Day 6
(Optional) Climb Margherita in the Mt Stanley complex and then descend to kitandara hut. To scale Margherita you need special equipment e.g ice axe, ropes, boots and crampons.
Day 7
Descending to Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m)
An early start from Kitandara is advisable in order to avoid over heating on the steppes. Go through fresh fields which traverse through beautiful alpine mossy glades. The trail can be very slippery and difficult to trace especially when its rainy and misty. Bujongolo and Kabamba rock shelter can be an optional overnight stopover. Alternatively it is best to push on through the endless mud of Kabamba bog to Guy Yeoman Hut.
Day 8
Last day on the circuit trail.
Descend down the steep valley to Kichuchu rock shelter. The trail is difficult and muddy in some spots so help each other and descend slowly. Go through the bamboo forest and the bog, cross Mahoma river and other two minor streams, finally descending back into t tropical vegetation. Follow a ridge down to Nyabitaba Hut( 5 hours). Depending on the condition of your knees, you may decide to push on to Nakalengija (2-3hours).
Day 9
Return to Kampala

Inclusions

• Guides
• Safaris and launch trips
• Transport
• Park entrance
• Accommodation and/or Camping
• Rangers in the parks
• Tent with mattresses
• Chimp walk in Kibale Forest
• Bigodi Swamp walk
• All game drives
• Launch trip on the Nile to the Falls
• Chimp walk in Budongo Forest
• Launch trip on Kazinga Channel
• Full board on the luxury trip

Exclusions

• Gorilla permit (we organise and purchase them on your behalf if you are to see gorillas)
• Food (around 20$ per person per day)
• Drinks
• Visa (Uganda/Rwanda)
• If camping bring your sleeping bag

Please Note

At least 50% of the full amount due by the client to the company shall be payable not less than four weeks prior to the date of departure.

Bookings made within four weeks of the departure date must be paid in full immediately. No trip will commence unless payment is fully effected.

Cancelations

A full refund will be provided if cancellation occurs in writing 60 days prior to the commencement of the tour. Refund on all prepaid money will be based on cancellation fees levied by hotels and lodges. There is a 50% charge on cancellation within 14-35 days, 75% charge within 2-14 days less than 48hrs no refund

Cancellation policy

If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the entire activity price may be charged.