The 10 Days Rwenzori Mountain Hiking Tour takes you through diverse ecosystems as you ascend the magical “Mountains of the Moon.” From equatorial forests teeming with primates to glacier-covered peaks, this trek tests your endurance while rewarding you with unmatched natural beauty. Led by experienced guides, this adventure offers sweeping views, remote mountain huts, and an experience you will remember forever.
Your Muganzi Safaris driver will pick you up after breakfast for a scenic journey towards western Uganda, with a lunch stop in Fort Portal. Continue to Kasese and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Begin your ascent at Nyakalengija. Trek through dense equatorial vegetation and trace the peaceful Mubuku River as you climb to the Nyabitaba Hut (2,650m). Keep an eye out for blue monkeys and other primates along the trail.
Destination: Nyabitaba Hut
Depart Nyabitaba early, crossing the Kurt Shaffer Bridge and moving past the Mubuku confluence. After lunch at Nyamuleju Hut, enjoy sweeping views of Mount Speke and Mount Stanley. Continue through open heather and moss-covered forest to John Matte Hut (3,415m).
Destination: John Matte Hut
Leave the valley and enter the higher alpine zone as the trail becomes steeper and more adventurous. Enjoy views of glaciers and towering peaks as you press forward toward Bujuku Hut, surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes.
Destination: Bujuku Hut
Continue through the upper valleys with views of Alpine vegetation and the stunning Savoia and Elena Glaciers. Climb onward to Elena Hut (4,560m), the base for your summit attempt the following morning.
Destination: Elena Hut
Rise before dawn for the most challenging and rewarding part of the trek — summiting Margherita Peak (5,109m). Cross ice, rock, and glacier sections to reach Africa’s third-highest point. After celebrating your achievement, descend to beautiful Lake Kitandara and spend the night at Kitandara Hut (4,020m).
Destination: Kitandara Hut
After breakfast, climb to the Freshfield Pass with panoramic views stretching into the Congo. Continue down through rugged terrain to Guy Yeoman Hut (3,260m), surrounded by waterfalls and alpine vegetation.
Destination: Guy Yeoman Hut
This final leg takes you down steep trails along the Mubuku River, eventually rejoining the original route. Arrive at Nyabitaba Hut (2,650m) for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Nyabitaba Hut
Hike down to Nyakalengija, where your Muganzi Safaris driver will be waiting. Transfer to Kasese and check in at Hotel Margherita for a well-deserved rest.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight — ending your unforgettable Rwenzori Mountain adventure.
Rwenzori hiking experience
Park entry fees
All activities in the itinerary
Accommodation & meals
Professional mountain and tour guides
Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle
International flights
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Your journey starts in Kampala or Entebbe, continuing to Kasese and into the Rwenzori Mountain trail system:
Nyakalengija → Nyabitaba → John Matte → Bujuku → Elena → Margherita Peak → Kitandara → Guy Yeoman → Nyabitaba → Kasese → Kampala/Entebbe.