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The 7-Day Rwenzori Central Circuit Trek is an intense alpine adventure starting from Nyakalengija (1,615 m). It ascends through five vegetation zones to the summit of Margherita Peak (5,109 m), traversing steep slopes, bogs, and glaciers
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Meals on trek
Bed night fee
Chef, guide and porters
You need to arrive in Kasese the day before you start the hike. We recommend staying somewhere close to the park gate to make it easier to do the mandatory and necessary gear check with your guides (and receive any gear you might have rented, like harness, crampons, etc.) in the evening.
Eat a hearty breakfast, then make your way to the park gate at Mihunga at 9 am where you will be briefed by the guides. Start the day’s 6-7 hour trek by passing through farmland to the park boundary. The trail then traverses a thick forest along the Mubuku River, crossing its Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut.
From Nyabitaba hut, follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. Mount Stanley and Mount Speke are visible from the Nyamuleju rock shelter. Cross into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally, skip through the tiring bog to complete 7-8 hours of hiking to John Matte for dinner and overnight at the hut.
From John Matte Hut, the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters the Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Enjoy the beautiful but hypnotising boardwalk through the open valley. Transition through a steep forested section to the upper Bigo bog which gives way to Lake Bujuku, with views of Mount Baker to the south and Mount Stanley to the west. This 4-5 hour hike ends at Bujuku hut. Bujuku is also a launchpad for climbing Mount Speke and Margherita (directly via Irene lakes, not recommended unless you know what you’re doing).
Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical forest of Groundsel Gully. A steep ladder at the end of this ridge brings you to the fork at Omukendege. Take the right up to Elena Hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders
This long and tough summit day begins in the dead of night with a torch-lit scramble up the rocks above Elena hut to the Stanley plateau for the first glacier crossing. Descend into more rocks via the Irene Lakes junction then ascend again to the base of the steep Margherita glacier. A final long push taking care to plant your ice axe and crampons firmly while avoiding crevasses will deliver you to the glorious summit. Work your way back down past Elena, stop for a quick change of clothes and some food, then pick up your pack and continue down to Kitandara to rest at a lower altitude.
Take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh Field Pass (4282m asl.) From the pass, take on the long high alpine mossy trail. Thereafter start the descent through steep rocky trails and the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906, until you arrive for an overnight at Guy Yeoman hut after 6-7 hours.
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the boggy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing up to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. Continue past Nyabitaba Camp to complete your trek through Mihunga gate to Nyakalengija, at the base.
Time to celebrate with a hot shower and a cold drink: You’ve made it!
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Climbing boots, Ice axe, crambons, rain gears
he name Rwenzori derives from a local Bantu language (Lukonzo) and translates to "rainmaker" or "cloud king". It refers to a majestic mountain range situated along the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC
A 7-day Rwenzori trek via the Central Circuit Trail to Margherita Peak (5,109m) costs starting from $1,365 per person.
Mount Stanley in the Rwenzori Mountains hosts Margherita summit, the third-highest summit in Africa, standing at 5,109 metres.
Rwenzori Mountains Ranks high among the several African mountain ranges that attract sightseers in search for Africa’s snow capped Mountains , the Rwenzori Mountains rank high. Travelers interested in climbing the Rwenzori Mountains can choose captivating expeditions that cater to their needs. No matter how much or how little experience they have with hiking, the Rwenzori Ranges provide exceptional climbing options. The Margherita Peak at (5,109 m asl) in the Rwenzori Mountains can be climbed within 5–8 day ascent, with the exact time required varying according to the route taken, strength of the group and experience. For those seeking a more simplified exploration of the Rwenzori Mountains, there are a number of shorter treks to choose from. For example, a three-day trek to John Matte camp or the 3 day Mahoma trail, a five-day trek to the summit of Mount Speke, a four-day trek to Bujuku camp, a six-day hike to Weismann’s peak, a six-day central circuit trail, and many others Typically, it takes 7 days to reach the summit of Margherita Peak, the highest point in the Rwenzori Mountains, via the Central Circuit trail. The Kilembe and Bukurungu trails require 8 days and 6 days, respectively. For those who are physically capable and time-pressed, there is a 5-day Rwenzori Excursion that goes all the way to Margherita Peak (5,109 m asl) on Mount Rwenzori. Those not interested in Rwenzori peaks, can opt for easy hikes along the kilembe Route or the Central Circuit Trail y peaks. Furthermore, there are a number of different itineraries available on the Kilembe Route, and the popular Central Circuit Trail takes around eight days to finish. The verdant, mist-covered Rwenzori Mountains are like entering a magical realm when you go trekking over them. Hearing tales of the Rwenzori Mountains is like hearing a once in a lifetime punch in the stomach.
The three routes leading to the summit of the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda—the Rwenzori Central Circuit, the Rwenzori Kilembe Trail, and the most recent, Bukurungu Trail, which allows for wild camping on the 10-days summit—have been extensively discussed and written about by various authors. The Rwenzori central circuit is the best and shortest route, that’s highly recommended. This route is still owned by the original by the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services tour operators, which is owned by a local community that lives nearby to the mountain. If you’re interested in hiking to Margherita Peak, this is the oldest trail that most hikers utilize. Active African Vacations Limited via Rwenzori Mountaineering Service is the certified booking agent that RMS has authorized to manage their Rwenzori Mountains bookings. In the Rwenzori Mountains, this is the shortest route to the mountain top. Depending on the exact path, hiking to the peak and back might take anywhere from 6 to 7 days. There are a lot of benefits to taking one path instead of another. Your best bet is to pick a path that plays to your interests and strengths. Along with the Kilembe Route, the Central Circuit Trail forms a big anticlockwise loop as it accesses the mountain ranges from the east. In contrast, if you’re coming from the south, you can join the trail as it winds its way into the mountains via a smaller and longer northwest-southeast circuit. In comparison to the Kilembe Route, the Central Circuit Trail isn’t quite as beautiful, it allows you to sidestep the infamous Bigo Bog. You will have an unforgettable hike to the Margherita peak in Africa via any of both fantastic paths!
