Hike to the Highest Point at Margherita Peak
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
5 Days Mount Speke Hike – Rwenzori Mountains National Park
5 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour starts at the Entebbe International Airport where you meet our driver guide to transfer you to Mountain Rwenzori National Park in the South Western Part of Uganda. This Hiking Tour takes you trekking till you reach Mount Speke one of the Mountains along the majestic Mountain Rwenzori.
Trip Overview of the 5 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour
Day 1: NYAKALENGIJA – NYABITABA CAMP
Day 2: NYABITABA – JOHN MATTE CAMP
Day 3: JOHN MATTE – BUJUKU CAMP
Day 4: BUJUKU – MT. SPEKE – BUJUKU – JOHN MAATE
Day 5: JOHN MAATE – NYABITABA – NYAKALENGIJA
Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour
Day 1: NYAKALENGIJA – NYABITABA CAMP
The 5 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour starts at the Nyakalengija base offices. Get there in the morning then prepare and rent equipment then afterwards, you shall meet your guides and porters who brief you about the safari. Later, you shall transfer on hike through farmland to the park boundary following a thick forest along the Mubuku River traversing the Mahima River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut. On this hike, you may watch black and white colobus, blue monkey and the brilliantly colored Rwenzori turraco. The hike takes about 6 -7 hours.
Day 2: NYABITABA – JOHN MATTE CAMP
From Nyabitaba proceed on hike via the that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. You shall pass through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, you can view Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Later, you proceed through the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel zones till you reach John Matte Hut passing through the tiring bog, Dinner and Overnight at John Matte Camp. The hike takes an average of 7 – 8 hours.
Day 3: JOHN MATTE – BUJUKU CAMP
From John Matte Hut the trail continues down to traverse the Bujuku River and enter the Lower Bigo Bog zone which consists of giant lobelias. You shall jump from tussock to tussock and when you finish crossing the bigo bog, you shall proceed o hike till you reach Lake Bujuku. On reaching here, you shall have beautiful views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. Later, you shall reach Bujuku Hut located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. This camp is good for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of peaks Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut. The hike takes an average of 4 – 5 hours.
Day 4: BUJUKU – MT. SPEKE – BUJUKU – JOHN MAATE
Wake up in the morning then start your hike through stullmans pass watching stunning views of Virunga National park of DR Congo to Victorio Emanuele peak. This ascent takes a period of 4 to 5 hours from Victorio Emanuele with views of Bujuku valley and Lake Bujuku, Margherita and Albert peaks on Mount Stanley, and Mount Baker. You shall then continue to John Matte Camp on a descent of 3 – 4 hours and when you reach here, have Dinner and Overnight.
Day 5: JOHN MAATE – NYABITABA – NYAKALENGIJA
Beneath Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu crossing the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to finish the circuit. Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your trek by the evening at Nyakalengija, the base camp. The descent takes 7 – 8 hours.
FAQS About Rwenzori
- Where are the Rwenzori Mountains located?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
2. Why are they called the Mountains of the Moon?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
3. What makes the Rwenzori Mountains unique compared to other African mountain ranges?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
4. What are the major peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
5. Is it possible for beginners to climb the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
6. What are the most popular trekking routes in the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
7. How many days does it take to hike Mount Rwenzori?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
8. What is the best time to hike Rwenzori Mountain?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
9. How difficult is it to trek Rwenzori Mountain?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
10. Do I need a guide to trek, or can I do it solo?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
11. What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
12. What kind of accommodation is available during the trek?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
13. What should I pack for the trek?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
14. Is altitude sickness a risk in the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
15. How much does it cost to trek the Rwenzori Mountains?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
16. Are there options for shorter or easier treks?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
17. What level of fitness is required?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
18. Is the trek safe for solo female travelers or groups?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.
19. Why should I choose Rwenzori over Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya?
The Rwenzori Mountains are located in western Uganda, spanning the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Eastern Equatorial Africa. Situated within the Albertine Rift, the range stretches 120km in length and is protected within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the DRC.