8 DAYS RWENZORI CLIMBING WITH MARGHERITA VIA THE BUKURUNGU TRAIL.
Country: Uganda
Location: Mount Rwenzori, Kasese
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Category: Camping, Trekking, Hiking tours
Package Overview.
The 8 Days Rwenzori Climbing gives you the ultimate hiking experience through the Bukurungu Trail with a summit of the highest point in Uganda at Margherita peak 5,109m asl. On this trail you will spot chimpanzee nests and droppings or hear their calls with great views of giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and rock shelters. This trail will give you an exhilarating experience and rare sightings Including the black and white Colobus monkeys, Vervet monkeys, sunbirds, the Rwenzori turaco a rare beautiful bird in the park. A lot is desired and expected during your 8 Days Rwenzori Climbing via Bukurungu Trail and we ask you to book now for a unique Rwenzori Mountain Hiking experience in Uganda with our expertise and friendly service.
Detailed Package Itinerary.
DAY 1: KURUHE CAMP (1560M) – RWIGHO CAMP (2650M).
Have an early morning breakfast and transfer from your hotel in Kasese town to Omukorukumi which is a 1 hour drive and start your hike to reach RMNP / Kasanzi Gate for registration at the Park Ranger outpost. Here after, take on the trail which bends west on the ridge overlooking the Kasuka and Isule valleys and onward to EKebitakuli for a hot lunch while taking a breath and thereafter, hike through the montane rain forest overlooking bamboo forested valleys. Encounter plant species like the Disa stairssi, Scadoxus cyrtanthiflorus, Impetiens olobuse and spot or hear calls of black and white Colobus monkeys, The Rwenzori Turaco and other birds. On the trail you will spot chimpanzee nests and droppings or hear their calls. The trail will lead you through the heather zone and reach Rwigho Camp for an overnight rest immediately after crossing River Rwigho. It will take you only 6-7 hours.
DAY 2: RWIGHO CAMP – KAMBEHO CAMP (3700M)
After breakfast, the trail takes you through the heather trees (Ericathiasis) with lots of moss hanging over these trees. The is the heather zone with a lots of heather trees, scencio trees, alchemila, black berries, and many more plant species. While on trail you will be able to spot black black and white Colobus monkeys, Varvet monkeys, sunbirds, the Rwenzori turaco a rare beautiful bird in the park. On this day you will see lots of giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and rock shelters. Overnight at Kambeho Camp. This hike will take you 5 – 6 hrs with a stopover for a hot lunch at Mitiyighaghire.
DAY 3: KAMBEHO CAMP – MUGHULI CAMP (3877M).
After breakfast, start with a climb along river Lhume, in the early morning hours of the day when still fresh and strong with urge to climb the only steep Mughuli bypass. As you think of slopping down to Lake Mughuli which is within MTN network coverage to give you a chance to call friends and family members about the beauty and experience encountered on the trail. There are several short peaks which one can easily climb depending upon what time you have arrived in the camp and how you feel. The vegetation along the Lake is so beautiful to catch up your eyes. Animals you might see along the trail are the Rwenzori red-duiker, rock and tree hyrax and wild pigs. Around the camp, you can have a self-guided walk to explore the water falls. The approximate time taken from Kambeho to Mughuli Camp is about 6-7hrs hike with a stopover for a hot lunch at Mulhalhama resting view point.
DAY 4: MUGHULI CAMP – BUKURUNGU EAST CAMP (4291M).
This camp is set in the heart of the two mountains of the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi; it is a relaxing point to acclimatize for those interested in climbing the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi. Five hours from Mughuli camp takes you through a very gentle crossing passing the vegetation of the alchemila, several giant lobelia species and the wonderful unknown leaf looking like a human palm. From Mughuli Camp to Bukurungu Camp will take you 6 – 7hrs with a stopover for a hot lunch at Kinyamiyeye. On this day if the weather is clear, your eyes and hands on the camera will have all the main peaks of Edward on Mount Baker, Margherita and Alexandra on Mount Stanley, Vittorio Emanuela on Mount Speke, Kihuma on the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi at glance.
DAY 5: BUKURUNGU EAST CAMP (4291M) – LAKE BUJUKU (3962M).
From Bukurungu East Camp, we continue to Lake Bujuku.
DAY 6: LAKE BUJUKU (3962M) – IRENE LAKES (4495M).
Today we enter the alpine zone and trek all the way up to the camp on the north-eastern flank of Mt. Stanley. Preparing for climbing Mt. Margherita next morning.
DAY 7: IRENE LAKES (4495M) – MT. MARGHERITA (5109M) – BIGO CAMP (3440M).
Early breakfast and start trekking towards Mt. Margherita. A quick lunch in Irene Lakes Camp before hiking down to Bigo Camp
DAY 8: BIGO CAMP (3440M) – IBANDA (1650M).
Your final day of leaving the beauty of Rwenzori leaving you with lust to come back. With your guide and porters over the ridge, local telecommunication signals, call your driver to pick you from the park.
END OF TRIP!!!
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
Climbers must be prepared to walk for up to 8 hours every day via steep cliff and muddy paths.
Hikers can come with personal climbing equipment or climbing equipment can be hired at our office.
Our porters carry 8 kg of personal climbing gear
Extension tours can be organized in addition to the 8 Days Rwenzori hiking package to destinations like Queen Elizabeth National park, Kibaale National park for Chimpanzees, Fort portal Crater Lakes, Sempaya Hotsprings, Lake Bunyonyi, Mgahinga National park for Gorillas and Mount Muhavura/ Sabinyo hiking, etc.
- Mountain trek on payment confirmation
- Guide , cook and porters fees
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Park entry fees,
- Food as per the itinerary
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