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7 Days Rwenzori Mountains Trekking

Summit Margherita Peak at 5,109m — Africa's third-highest point through glacial lakes and unique alpine vegetation

Adventure 7 Days / 6 Nights 1 National Park 4.9 Rating
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Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour type
Wildlife & Gorilla
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 12 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Kasese — Trail Briefing
Drive to Kasese, gear check.
Drive from Kampala to Kasese. Afternoon gear check and trail briefing with mountain guide team.
Hotel in Kasese
2
Nyakalengija — Sine Hut (2,596m)
Start the trek to Sine Hut.
Register at Nyakalengija gate. Trek through tropical rainforest. Cross Mubuku River. 6–7 hours hiking.
Sine Hut (2,596m)
3
Sine Hut — John Matte (3,505m)
Trek through bamboo & heather.
Ascend through bamboo and giant heather zones. Moss-covered trees. 5–6 hours hiking.
John Matte Hut (3,505m)
4
John Matte — Bujuku Hut (3,962m)
Enter the alpine zone.
Trek through Bigo Bog past giant lobelias and groundsels. Reach Bujuku Hut beneath glaciers. 5 hours.
Bujuku Hut (3,962m)
5
Bujuku — Elena Hut (4,541m)
Ascend to Elena Hut.
Cross Scott-Elliot Pass at 4,372m with glacier views. Reach Elena Hut, staging point for summit. 4 hours.
Elena Hut (4,541m)
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Summit Margherita (5,109m)
Summit day! Highest peak.
Pre-dawn start. Traverse Stanley Glacier and scramble final rocks. 5,109m — third-highest in Africa. Descend to Guy Yeoman Hut. 8–10 hours.
Guy Yeoman Hut (3,505m)
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Descend — Nyakalengija — Kasese
Final descent & celebration.
Descend through forest to Nyakalengija gate. Summit certificate. Transfer to Kasese or Entebbe.
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

  • Airport transfers & all ground transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-board accommodation (9 nights)
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Murchison Falls boat cruise
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Bottled drinking water during drives

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and porters
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities not mentioned
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“We did the 12-day Uganda + Rwanda safari. Gorillas, chimps, Big Five — all in one trip. The multi-country planning was seamless. Best investment in memories we ever made.”

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Munich, Germany

“The gorilla trekking was the most incredible experience of my life. Our guide knew every trail, every animal, every bird call. Nature Nest made everything seamless from start to finish.”

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Sarah M.
London, United Kingdom

“From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi, every day was a new adventure. The tree-climbing lions, the boat safari on Kazinga Channel — absolutely unforgettable. Already planning our return trip!”

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James & Patricia D.
Toronto, Canada

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