✈ ARRIVAL

On arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be welcomed by our hospitable guide from where you will embark on your long 7-hour Journey to Kasese. Passing through Kampala, Mbarara and heading to the western town of Kasese. You will have your Dinner and a night Hotel Margherita.

Start of the Equator Glaciers Tour - Nyabitaba Hut

Early in the morning after your warm breakfast, you will move to Nyakalengija which is 1646 meters above sea level where you will start your hike into the mountains of the moon. You will move along River Mubuku and through impenetrable equatorial vegetation before arriving at the Nyabitaba hut (2650 meters). You may encounter chimpanzees and see blue monkeys. You will have dinner and overnight in Nyabitaba hut. Total hiking will take 5-7 hours Ascent: 1200 meters

John Matte Hut

After an early warm breakfast, it will be yet another expedition as you hike through the Kurt Sharfer Bridge to marvel at the sparkling Mubuku river confluence. In the hours of the afternoon you will arrive at the Nyamuleju hut from where you may come into full enjoyment to the views of Mount Stanley and Speke. Climbing through the open patches, lobelia, and heath moss forest you will proceed up to the John Matte hut which is at 3415 meters above sea level. At this level, Dinner and staying an overnight will happen. Total hiking time: 7 hours Ascent: 915 meters

Bujuku Hut

Very early in the morning, you will hike further through the giant Lobelias and heath trees as you ascend to the Bigo Bog and scenic landscape of lobelias and giant groundsels. From here, you will pass lake Bujuku, which is between the famous mountains. You will move further to a rock shelter called Cooking Pot and not far you will arrive at the final stop for today the Bujuku Hut which is at 3960 meters above sea level. Dinner will be served and overnight. Total hiking time: 3-5 hours Ascent: 560 meters

Elena Hut

Off from Bujuko Hut, you will head through the valley with beautiful alpine vegetation consisting Giant Groundsels and Lobelia, continue to ascend to Mount Victoria and Mount Speke at 4890 meters. Departing through the scenic views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers, you will scale further through to the Scott Elliott pass advancing through the snow to the Elena Hut which is at 4560 meters above sea level. Arriving at this level which happens to be your final level as you Conquer Rwenzori, You will have dinner and an overnight at Elena Hut. Total hiking time: 3-5 hours Ascent: 470 meters

Final Ascent to The Alps of Africa!

Your Early Morning Expedition will lead you to the snowcapped Alexander peak settling at 5092 meters above sea level and onwards you will proceed to the famous Margherita highest peak at 5109 meters above sea level. This will be your final ascending expedition, from thereafter you will directly descend to the beautiful lake Kitandara for overnight stay and Dinner at Kitandara hut sitting at 4020 meters above sea level. Total hiking time: 3-5 hours Ascent: 670 meters – Descent: 1090 meters

Guy Yeoman Hut

From your warm early morning breakfast before we begin a long descent, first we will climb from Lake Kitandara to the Freshfield Pass from where you can have a view into the neighboring country Democratic Republic of Congo. We will have a picnic lunch on the way and continue our journey while descending to the Guy Yeoman hut 3260 meters above sea level. It’s at this point where you will settle for dinner and overnight. Total hiking time: 5-7 hours Descent: 1000 meters

Nyabitaba Hut

The last Expedition of the Rwenzori Hike will happen here as it drops very steeply along the Mubuku river joining the original route near the Bujuku river. You will have your Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut (2650 meters). Total hiking time: 5-7 hours Descent: 600 meters

Kasese

On Day 9 you will descend to Nyakalengija which will take nearly 2-3 hours proceeding to Kasese to check in at Hotel Margherita. Here you may relax fully and reflect on your lifetime memorable hike of the highest peak in Uganda. You will have dinner and Rest

✈ Departure

With unforgettable lifetime memories you will say goodbye and embark in the 7-hour Journey to Kampala from where u will proceed to Entebbe Airport for your connecting home flight. Along the Kampala Highway u can chose to briefly make a stopover at the Equator 190Kms east of Mbarara catching a memorable Photo shoot too.