10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route

10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route
Country: Uganda
Location: Rwenzori mountains of the moon
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Category: Camping, Trekking, Hiking tours
Featured trails: Bukurungu wilderness camping trail, Central circuit trail
Package Overview.
The 10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route gives you the ultimate hiking experience through the Bukurungu trail and central circuit Trails with a summit to the highest point in Uganda at Margherita peak 5,109m asl solely handled by Bujuku Eco Tours with our experienced technical mountain guides.
This trek will take you to 6 major mountain lakes in the Rwenzori mountains ranges, yes the highest number you can see in a single 8 days trek only in the Rwenzori mountains with Bujuku Eco Tours.
From Lake Mughuli, Bukurungu East Lake, Bukurungu West Lake, Lake Bujuku, the Upper Lake Kitandara and the Lower Lake Kitandara as well as Lake Mahoma if you still have an hour or two to spare on your last day of the trek descending down the mountain.
On this trail you will spot chimpanzee nests and droppings or hear their calls with great views of giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and rock shelters. This trail will give you an exhilarating experience and rare sightings Including the black and white Colobus monkeys, Vervet monkeys, sunbirds, the Rwenzori turaco a rare beautiful bird in the park.
This 10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route trek is a unique experience to explore the most fascinating areas and nature of the 120km Rwenzori mountains ranges.
10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route
Detailed Package Itinerary
This 10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route trip gives you the ultimate hiking experience starting your trek through the less explored, challenging but rewarding Bukurungu Trail.
DAY1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO KASESE.
You will be met by our guide driver at the Airport on arrival or at your hotel for transfer to the countryside to Kasese town the base town for Rwenzori mountains trekking.
The drive from Entebbe to Kasese takes 7 to 9 hours covering a distance of 411 kilometres. Overnight stay in Kasese.
Accommodation Options (full board):
Budget: Ribona Guesthouse, Whitehouse Hotel, Rwenzori imperial hotel
Mid range: Sandton Hotel, Rwenzori International hotel, TJ Global hotel
DAY2: KASESE TOWN – RWIGHO CAMP (2650M).
Have an early morning breakfast before checking out of your hotel for transfer to Omukorukumi before hiking through the community of Kasanzi starting off your trek before you enter the Rwenzori mountains national park through the Bukurungu wilderness camping trail.
You will meet your porters and have an interaction as you give away your backpack for carrying.
Proceed hiking with some resting points along the community trail before entering the park to arrive at Kasanzi camp 1km into the tropical forest for a rest.
Proceed on a climb to Rwigho camp for an overnight.
The climb from Omukorukumi to Rwigho camp takes 7-8 hours.
DAY 3: RWIGHO CAMP – KAMBEHO CAMP (3700M)
After a hot breakfast depart for Kambeho camp (Kambeho means a place of coldness in Lhukonzo) also locally known as Lhume camp named after River Lhume.
Getting to this camp takes you through the heather trees (Ericathiasis) with lots of moss hanging – over these trees like the old man beard.
Kambeho camp lies in the heather zone which is characterized by views of hanging valleys and it is through the same zone where both varieties of monkeys can be met- The black colubus monkeys, Black and white, and Vavet monkeys. It is the zone of the Rwenzori Turracco, a rare beautiful bird in the park
Arrive at Kambeho camp in the late afternoon for hot drink, dinner and an overnight.
DAY 4: KAMBEHO CAMP – LAMIA CAMP
Early morning leave Kambeho camp after a somewhat cold night climbing along River Lhume taking the Mughuli pass the only steep bypass on the trail.
After a steep climb on Mughuli bypass descend down past Lake Mughuli which is within a strong MTN network service to allow you catch up with some mobile phone calls before proceeding to Lamia camp.
There are several unnamed beautiful peaks which can easily be climbed by those interested as they acclimatize for climbing the Portal peaks and Mount Gessi. Around the camp, you can easily explore the water falls which gives the real taste of the Rwenzori mountains waters. Overnight at Lamia camp
DAY 5: LAMIA CAMP – BIGO CAMP 3,450m asl
This is your last day along the Bukurungu Rwenzori mountains climbing route joining the Central circuit trail at the beginning of the lower Bigo bog before crossing River Bujuku.
Descend down from Lamia camp down past the Bukurungu lakes before reaching the Bujuku River bridge on the lower Bigo walk boards.
Climb gently to Bigo camp to pitch your tents for an overnight or sleep at John Maate hut for a warmer night.
This could be your last night of the 10 Days Rwenzori trekking best of Bukurungu trail and Central circuit route trek to sleep in a tent or your first night of the trek to sleep in a hut.
NOTE:
Extra peaks of Mount Gessi, Emin Peak, Portal peaks, Mount Baker, Mount Speke, Weismann’s peak, Albert peak, Moebius peak and Alexandra peak can be done for extra days in addition to the standard 8 days trek to summit Margherita peak. Extra peaks can be done at $140 per person per day.
DAY 6: BIGO CAMP TO ELENA CAMP
Depending on where you spent the night whether at John Maate camp or Bigo camp, depart with an aim of making it to Elena camp to prepare for your summit of Mount Stanley Margherita peak 5,109m asl.
Cross the Lower Bigo bog before climbing a narrow section to the upper Bigo bog.
Continue to the Omukendeghe shelter for a rest before continuing through the Bujuku valley bog.
Climb westwards towards Elena hut crossing the route to Kitandara camp from Bujuku camp.
Here you will enter the Afro alpine zone climbing through rocky sections before reaching the cold Elena camp at 4.505m asl for an overnight.
DAY 7: ELENA CAMP TO MARGHERITA PEAK BACK TO LOWER LAKE KITANDARA CAMP
Wake up at 2 am for a hot meal as you prepare to summit Margherita peak.
Leave Elena hut climbing up through the rocky sections before crossing the first Margherita glacier. Thereafter slope down to the snowline and climb up the stanley plateau climbing through the glacier before turning right to the Margherita peak base. Climb up the steep section to reach Margherita peak.
After summiting, take photos to capture your moments before descending back through the same trail to Elena hut for a hot lunch.
After some rest, descend down to the Kitandara lakes camp for an overnight overlooking Mount Baker.
DAY 8: LOWER LAKE KITANDARA CAMP TO GUY YEOMAN CAMP
Have a hot breakfast with views of the DR Congo before climbing from Kitandara to Guy Yeoman camp for an overnight.
DAY 9: GUY YEOMAN CAMP – MIHUNGA GATE – KASESE TOWN .
This is your last day of this Rwenzori mountains climbing with Margherita peak.
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu.
Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit.
Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your trek by the evening to Mihunga .
Descent duration: 7 – 8 hours
Accommodation Options (full board):
Budget: Ribona Guesthouse, Whitehouse Hotel, Rwenzori imperial hotel
Mid range: Sandton Hotel, Rwenzori International hotel, TJ Global hotel
DAY 10: TRANSFER FROM KASESE TO ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE.
Have an early morning breakfast and check out of your accommodation for a transfer back to Entebbe for your departure flight or to your next Uganda safari destination.
END OF TRIP!!!
Activities
- Camping
- Rwenzori Mountains trekking
- Rwenzori Mountains hiking
- Rwenzori mountains climbing
- Rwenzori mountains nature walk