The Central Circuit comprises the main part of the climbing Adventure. All the peaks offered for ascent are accessible from this route (Central Circuit). Follow your route on the simple map as you read the following description of a typical Rwenzori Trekking Adventure to Margharite summit.
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{DAY BY DAY TREKKING ITINERERAY}
DAY 1 OF RWENZORI CLIMBING: NYAKALENGIRO TO NYABITABA HUT.
You wake in the cool air in Nyakalengijo, at the base camp. You meet your guide(s) and escorts and soon start off on the 3 to 4-hour steep walk to Nyabitaba Hut, stay here overnight.
DAY 2 OF RWENZORI CLIMBING: NYABITABA TO JOHN MATTE HUT.
The gloomy Portal Peaks greet you in the morning and shadow your right shoulder as you cross the confluence of the Mobuku and Bujuku rivers by Kurt Scharfer bridge. Climb and descend through bamboo forests, moss and lichen festooned trees you are led to John Matte Hut. Here afternoon sun often brings a tantalising glimpse of gold-struck Margherita and Alexandria peaks.
DAY 3 OF RWENZORI TREKKING: JOHN MATTE TO BUJUKU HUT.
Breathtaking views down the valley begin your day and five (5) hours of difficult boggy conditions, but rewarding, will see you through the Bigo Bogs and passing to the real beauty of Lake Bujuku, at 3800m it is a black, cold and still body of water overlooked by Bujuku Hut.
DAY 4 OF CLIMBING RWENZORIS: BUJUKU TO ELENA HUT.
Today we proceed around Lake Bujuku and climb steeply towards Scott Elliot Pass. Branching to Elena Hut, a testing section of boulders and fissured steeply sloping rock will make you earn your bed.
DAY 5 OF RWENZORI MOUNTAINEERING: MAKE IT TO MARGHERITA SUMMIT.
Rising early, you prepare with your guide for the attempt on Margherita. A difficult traverse of more boulders and steeply sloping rock is followed by an easier but still challenging (remember the altitude) trudge in crampons along the Stanley plateau before the final ascent leading – if you are – to the summit. Still wrapped in euphoria from your achievement, there follows a careful descent to Elena Hut for lunch. Time permitting you will descend to Kitandara hut, facing the lower of the Kitandara Lakes.
DAY 6 IN RWENZORI MOUNTAINS: KIANDARA TO YEOMAN HUT.
A thigh busting climb to Freshfield Pass is rewarded with fabulous views of the lakes and DR. Congo. The Mobuku valley leads us on a visually stunning descent to Guy Yeoman Hut.
DAY 7: LAST DAY IN RWENZORI MOUNTAINS.
Your final day and all you can think of is a hot bath and a restaurant meal, but you have to wait a bit longer… bogs and bamboo forest proceed your second glimpse of Nyabitaba to have a night or just a brief cup of tea here and then it’s on to Nyakalengijo and what you are dreaming of. You arrive in mid-afternoon, exhausted, but with a smile and memories that won’t wash off with the dirt and tiredness in your hot shower.
7 DAY RWENZORI MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TREKKING INCLUDE:
• Airport transfers
• Ground transport in a private 4WD
• English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as described in the
• Itinerary, based on a double/twin share room
• Meals as described in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Bottled mineral water in the car
• Gorilla Trekking Permits
• Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
• Activities mentioned in the program
• VAT for upcountry hotel and lodge
• AMREF Flying Doctors insurance
7 DAY RWENZORI MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE TREKKING EXCLUDE:
• International flight
• Visa (USD $50)
• Optional activities in the Park.
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the
• Itinerary
• Items of personal nature
• Laundry service
• Tips
THE CANCELLATION POLICY AND TERMS OF CONDITIONS:
A non-refundable 15% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
The final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 20 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 20 days prior to the arrival date should be paid in full.
Cancellation received 30 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
Cancellation received 15 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Cancellation received 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tour starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.