Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days
Overview of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days
Our 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda takes you to the legendary mountains of the moon as described by Ptolemy in the year 150AD tower in the west of Uganda rising to 5,109m above sea level with snowcapped peaks. The Rwenzori Mountains feature a range of peaks but Margarita stands as the highest at 5,109m and this 10 Day Adventure climb to Rwenzoris target the Margarita summit. Rwenzori is recorded a world heritage site by UNESCO and its lush flora including the groundsel and giant Lobelia makes it impressive to encounter. The 10 Days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure starts and ends in Kampala and follows the central circuit with margarita peak. It is such exciting moment to explore the Rwenzoris gaining the scenic views of glacial rivers and glacial lakes, the impressive mountain flora including elephants, chameleon, Chimpanzees, tree hyrax among others, flora including lovely and groundsel, magical peaks covered by snow, the towns of Kasese below, the rolling savannah plans of Queen Elizabeth NP and the lakes of Edward, George and the Kazinga Channel. Summiting the Margarita allows you to follow the footsteps of the great Duke of Abruzzi Luigi de Amadeo who first summited it at 9:30am on June 18th 1906.
Safari Highlight of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda
Day 1 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Transfer from Kampala to Rwenzori Mountains
Day 2 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Climb from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba hut (2,652m)
Day 3 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Hike from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut at 3.414 m.
Day 4 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut at 3.962 m.
Day 5 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Hike from Bujuku to Elena Hut
Day 6 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Summit the Margarita Peak and descend to Lake Kitandara hut
Day 7 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Hike from Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut at 3.261 m.
Day 8 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Descend from Guy Yeoman Hut back to Nyabitaba Hut at 2.652 m.
Day 9 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Descend from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija.
Day 10 of the Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda with Margarita Peak; 10 Days: Transfer back to Kampala
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Detailed Itinerary of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda
Day 1 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Transfer from Kampala to Rwenzori Mountains
After breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala, embark on the transfer to Rwenzori Mountains 440km about 7 – 8 hours’ drive. You pass through impressive rural landscapes of Uganda with lush green cover, scattered human settlement except for the en route towns and impressive natural features such as the Inselbergs of Mubende, the scenic views of Fort Portal area before being welcomed by the towering Rwenzori Mountains. You retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ruboni Community Camp, Camping
Day 2 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Climb from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba hut (2,652m)
You set off from the Rwenzori Park Headquarters at Nyakalengija standing at 1,646m following briefing from the Rwenzori Mountaineering services in conjunction with Uganda Wildlife Authority. At this point, you have the opportunity to hire the mountaineering equipment if you didn’t have any. The hike commences with an encounter of the Bakonzo farmlands – the famous mountain people traversing their garden plots and the elephant grass. The hike follows the River Mobuku before crossing River Mahoma passing through open bracken fern slopes and Podorcarpus Forest until you reach Nyabitaba Hut standing at 2.652 m – the arrival point of the day. At this point, you view the north of Portal peaks and sights of monkeys, the Rwenzori Turaco and sounds of Chimpanzees may not be missed.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Akagera Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Dereva Hotel, Wild Camping
Day 3 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Hike from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut at 3.414 m.
Departing Nyabitaba hut, you cross the Kurt Shaffer Bridge passing through a muddy area following a trail that passes through a bamboo forest. Upon arriving at a steep rock area that leads to Nyamuleju Hut, you start the impressive sights of the groundsel and giant lobelia vegetation. The trail continues through a bog filled with plants walking along the Bujuku River. The eventual destination is John Matte hut standing at 3.414 m where you will spend a night.
Day 4 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Hike from John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut at 3.962 m.
Hike from John Matte Hut where you cross the River Bujuku before entering the lower Bigo bog which is grassy thus offering you an experience of jumping from a tussock to tussock. You approach the Bigo hut and penetrate the upper Bigo bog before continuing to Lake Bujuku which acts as the beginning of alpine savannah zone of little vegetation. Eventually, you arrive at Bujuku Hut standing at 3.962 m and this point offers the views of the peaks of Stanley, Baker and Speke.
Day 5 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Hike from Bujuku to Elena Hut
Depart Bujuku and traverse the muddy area before climbing through a forest of giant groundsels up to when you reach the Groundsel gully. You follow trail that heads to Elena hut standing at 4430 m. You have arrived at your post for the overnight.
Day 6 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Summit the Margarita Peak and descend to Lake Kitandara hut

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From Elena hut, you make the last climb to the summit – the Margarita peak 5,109m which is the highest point in the whole of Uganda and the third in Africa. This last section requires mountaineering equipment including the ice axe, crampons and rope. The peak was first summited by the Prince Luigi Amadeo the Duke of Abruzzi at 9:30am on June 18th 1906. You retreat from the peak. You descend from the peak to Lake Kitandara hut for overnight.
Day 7 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Hike from Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut at 3.261 m.
Depart Lake Kitandara to climb the fresh field pass standing at 4,282m traversing the extended flat of high alpine mossy glades before descending the circuit among the boggy and rocky areas. The panorama is greatly covered by the glaciers of Mount Baker and Mount Stanley. The muddy trail takes you to Bujongolo, Akendahi, Kabamba rock shelters where the Kabamba valley starts heading down to Guy Yeoman Hut standing at 3.261 m. The Guy Yeoman Hut is surrounded by impressive vegetation, mountains and rivers.
Day 8 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Descend from Guy Yeoman Hut back to Nyabitaba Hut at 2.652 m.
This marks your descent back to Nyabitaba Hut. You pass through the Mubuku and Kichuchu River Valleys that is diverse in flora of the heather zone before you approach the Bamboo. Encounter the Kabamba falls on the way down and settle at Nyabitaba for overnight.
Day 9 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Descend from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija.
Here, you proceed on the descent back to Nyakalengija to mark the end of your experience. Upon arriving at Nyakalengija, you get to your vehicle and transfer to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Equator Snow Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Ihamba Safari Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ruboni Community Camp, Camping
Day 10 of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda: Transfer back to Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kampala. Drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park with its impressive savannah and its game, the Bunyaruguru crater field, the lush Kalinzu forest, Mbarara town before making a lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center 12km from Mbarara for traditional lunch. You make another stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots, the water experiments to evidence the divide between the north and south spheres and the purchase of memorabilia from any of the gift shops at the site. Continue for 77km arriving in Kampala in the evening to mark the end of the safari.
End of the 10 days Rwenzori Mountain Climbing Adventure Safari in Uganda
Getting There
Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations
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Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations
More lodging options in Bwindi
Chameleon Hill Lodge is positioned on the shores of Lake Mutanda with the views of Lake Mutanda, Virunga Volcanoes and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and provides a luxury overnight stay for the Uganda safari undertakers
More lodging options in Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel opened in 2007 offering Luxury / Upmarket accommodation to the Uganda safari undertakers and other guests in Uganda.
More lodging options in Bunyonyi
Bunyonyi Safari Resort is a midrange / standard accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the Kagalama village overlooking the lake.
General Safari Inclusions
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
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- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
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- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
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