Rwenzori mountains climbing

The Rwenzori mountains can be climbed all year round but the best time being the drier months of December to March and June to September. However, you can climb the Rwenzori mountains anytime of the year depending on your preparations and available time. There are always more rains in the months of October to November as well as April to May depending on the year. There are several Rwenzori mountains climbing group expeditions as well as solo treks organised all year round.

How long does it take to climb mount Rwenzori?

Climbing the Rwenzori mountains to Margherita peak (5,109m asl) takes 7 to 8 days depending on the Rwenzori mountains climbing trail used. Several short treks are available to explore the Rwenzori mountains in a shorter time such as a 3 days trek to John Maate camp or Mahoma Nature trail, 5 days trek to summit Mount Speke, 4 days trek to Bujuku camp, 5 or 6 days hike to Weismanns peak, 6 days central circuit trail to explore the beauty of the Rwenzori mountains, etc The standard time taken to summit to Margherita peak the highest point in the Rwenzori mountains is 7 days for the Central circuit trail and 8 days for the Kilembe trail and the Bukurungu trail respectively. However, a 5 days trek is available which also allows hiking mount Rwenzori to Margherita peak (5,109m asl) for those who are fit and with less time.  
The Rwenzori mountains are located in Kasese, western Uganda about 375 km from the capital Kampala and about 410 km from Entebbe International airport by road transport. The Rwenzori mountains stretch 120 kms and 65 mi along the Uganda - DR Congo border. They cover the Uganda districts of Kasese, Kabarole, Bunyangabu, Ntoroko and Bundibugyo.
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