Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to climb Rwenzori?
The cost of climbing or hiking the Rwenzori mountains ranges from $1,000 for a budget trip to $2,800 for a luxury trip all inclusive depending on many factors such as the Rwenzori climbing route used, tour operator, time of the year, number of days, number of peaks to summit, etc. This cost excludes tips to porters and guides. There are no standard rates for tips for Rwenzori mountains trekking, climbers tip depending on how they appreciate the service.How tall is mount Rwenzori?
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Mount Rwenzori is (16,762 ft) 5,109m tall above sea level at it's highest peak Margherita found on Mount Stanley.
The Rwenzori mountains are also the second biggest mountain range in Africa consisting of 6 massifs. This makes it a better and challenging experience for climbers interested in hiking in Africa.
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What can i wear or carry for tracking?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can i wear or carry for tracking? What you can wear or carry for tracking Gorillas or Chimpanzees includes Jeans, safari clothes (dull colours) and strong jungle boots Rain gear is also recommended You can carry along packed lunch and a bottle of drinking water.You can carry along packed lunch and a bottle of drinking water. A Uganda safari to the savannah parks or the forested mountains requires proper clothing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]What is required to climb mount Rwenzori?
Mount Rwenzori is a technical high altitude mountaineering destination that requires technical climbing equipment like ropes, trekking shoes, crampons, ice axe, carabinas, ice screws, harness, trekking poles, helmets, snow glasses, etc to summit the highest peak on Mount Stanley as well as the second highest peak on Mount Speke. The Rwenzori mountains Short treks do not require technical equipment to do. Other requirements include warm clothes, water proof gloves, backpacks, rain gears, rubber boots, sleeping bags, hats, torch, etc.What is the difference between Gorilla tracking & Gorilla habituation experience?
What is the difference between Gorilla tracking & Gorilla habituation experience? Gorilla tracking involves interaction with the gorillas for only an hour per group of 8 visitors while Gorilla Habituation involves interaction with the Gorillas for 4 hours per group of 4 visitors. The gorilla habituation experience involves following a team of researchers who monitor habituated gorillas.What is the size of Mount Rwenzori?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Rwenzori mountains range is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) long and 65 kilometres (40 mi) wide. This makes the Rwenzori mountains Africa’s biggest mountain range in size. Stretching from western Uganda to Eastern DR Congo where the highest peak Margherita (5,109m asl) is located.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]What kind of clothing or luggage can i use when tracking?
The kind of clothing or luggage to use for your tracking safari can include;- Jeans, safari clothes (dull colours) and strong jungle boots
- Rain gear is also recommended
- A bottle of drinking water