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Day 1:
ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative
of Safari King at Entebbe
Airport. From here you will be
transferred to Kampala and continue to
Mbarara Town, before heading for the
foothills of the Mountains of Moon.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Margherita.
DAY 2: START OF THE EQUATOR GLACIERS
TOUR
Early in the morning transfer to
Nyakalengija (1646 meters) where you
will start your climb into the
mountains. The hike takes you along the
Mubuku river and through thick
equatorial vegetation before arriving at
the Nyabitaba hut (2650 meters). You
might hear chimpanzees or see blue
monkeys. Dinner and overnight in
Nyabitaba hut.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent: 1200 meters
Day 3 : JOHN MATTE HUT
After early breakfast you will start the
hike through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge to
marvel at the sparkling Mubuku river
confluence. In the afternoon you will
reach the Nyamuleju hut from where you
might enjoy a nice view at Mount Stanley
and Speke. Climb through the open
patches, lobelia, and heath moss forest
when proceeding up to the John Matte hut
(3415 meters) for overnight.
Total hiking time: 7 hours
Ascent: 915 meters
Day 4 : BUJUKU HUT
Depart early through the giant Lobelias
and heath trees. You ascend to the Bigo
Bog and scenic landscape of lobelias and
giant groundsels. You will pass lake
Bujuku, majestically settled between the
famous mountains. Continue to a rock
shelter called Cooking Pot and soon you
will arrive at your final stop for
today. Dinner and overnight at the
Bujuku Hut (3960 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 560 meters
Day 5 : ELENA HUT
Head off from the valley with scenic
alpine vegetation consisting Giant
Groundsels and Lobelia and continue to
ascend Mount Victoria and Mount Speke at
4890 meters. Depart through the lovely
views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers,
scale further through to the Scott
Elliott pass and proceed through the
snow to the Elena Hut (4430 meters) for
overnight rest. The Elena Hut will be
your base for the final conquers of the
Rwenzori Mountains.
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 470 meters
Day 6 : FINAL ASCENT TO THE ALPS OF
AFRICA!
Early morning ascent to the snowy
Alexander peak (5092 meters) and then
onwards to the highest peak at 5109
meters, the famous Margherita!
Thereafter we directly descend to the
beautiful lake Kitandara for overnight
stay at Kitandara hut (4020 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 670 meters - Descent: 1090
meters
Day 7 : GUY YEOMAN HUT
After early breakfast a long descent
begins. First we climb from Lake
Kitandara to the Freshfield Pass from
where you can look into the neighboring
country Congo. We will have a picnic
lunch on the way and continue our
journey while descending to the Guy
Yeoman hut (3260 meters) for dinner and
overnight.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 1000 meters
Day 8 : NYABITABA HUT
The last part of the hike! Drop very
steeply along the Mubuku river and join
the original route near the Bujuku
river. Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba
Hut (2650 meters).
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 600 meters
Day 9: KASESE
Today we descend to Nyakalengija which
will take approximately 2-3 hours. Then
we proceed to Kasese to check in at
Hotel Margherita. Here you can relax and
reflect your climb of the highest peak
in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Margherita.
Day 10: DEPARTURE
A last chance to enjoy the enchanting
peaks of the Mountains of the Moon. With
unforgettable memories you will say
goodbye and leave for Kampala. Then
proceed to Entebbe Airport for your
evening flight. Or you might choose to
enjoy the beauty of Uganda a little
longer and visit other beautiful
national parks.
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