A Thrilling 10 Day Safari to Hiking Mountain Rwenzori in Uganda
fromHiking Rwenzori Mountain In Uganda will offer you the unmatchable experience of the Ruwenzori mountains which are UNESCO World Heritage sites located in the southwestern part of Uganda. The Rwenzori Mountains were chosen by the National Geographical as one of the best places for Hikes in the whole world. A Thrilling 10 Day Safari To Hiking Rwenzori Mountains In Uganda will expose you to Africa’s second tallest mountain ranges and Rwenzori mountains have got the 4th highest peak in Africa that ever covered by snow. This Hiking Safari to the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda is not all that easy and even experienced hikers have described the safari as strenuous meaning that you need to be extra prepared to face the real challenge
Hiking Mountain Rwenzori
It has been researched that over 7600 visitors hike the Rwenzori Mountains annually in Rwenzori National Park to explore the highest peak of mountain Rwenzori. There are 3 hiking trails to Ruwenzori Mountains according to Ruwenzori Mountaineering services. The longest trail goes for 7 days while the shortest one lasts for four days. Ruwenzori Mountains offer a distinguished landscape with huge glaciers. The trails include the Circuit Trails that protrudes into the mountain from east and Kilembe trail that enters mountain Ruwenzori from the south and it is a narrower and longer circuit running to the northwest and southeast direction and visitors for the 10 Day Safari to Hiking Rwenzori Mountains In Uganda will be accommodated within both circuits
The vegetation covering the Ruwenzori mountains is so unique, vast, and accommodative to different birds and animals staying in the forest that cannot be seen anywhere in the world. 10 Day Safari To Hiking Rwenzori Mountains In Uganda will expose you to the jingle occupied by valleys that are enshrined in the mist with the highest peak covered by snow despite its proximity near the equator. The views of the mountain are all direction is outstanding.
Wildlife of Ruwenzori Mountains
Visitors enjoying the 10 Day Safari To Hiking Ruwenzori Mountains In Uganda will come to realize that the mountain is inhabited by various species of animals of which most are endemic to this place only. The mountains feature 2 chameleons which are known as the strange-horned chameleon and Johnston’s three-horned chameleon all are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley. Additionally, there are about 70m mammals that are found in Ruwenzori national park though it is hard to spot most of them because of the terrain. But on your lucky day, you can sport the duikers, the forest hog, bushbucks, golden cats, L’Hoest monkeys, and chimpanzees staying within the forest. Enjoy the mountains’ distinguished bird species. There are about 217 bird species that are endemic to the Albertine rift valley and some of these include bee-eaters, barbets, Vultures, and eagles and mostly the Rwenzori turaco is a super colorful bird species that live in the forests of the Rwenzori Mountain.
Best time to go for the 10 Day Safari To Hiking Rwenzori Mountains In Uganda
Visitors enjoying the 10 Day Safari To Hiking Rwenzori Mountains In Uganda are hereby informed that mountain Rwenzori can be hiked all the time of the year however we advise that you go during the dry season in July up to December and December to February when the trails are all well and good supporting the hiking experience.
In case you are looking for something that you will remember and be proud of for the rest of your life calling a life-changing experience then come and enjoy the Mountain Rwenzori Hiking experience.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Hiking
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Jungle
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Activity Level Challenging
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Group Size Medium Group
This 10 days hiking safari takes you trekking the Rwenzori Mountains which involves hiking to the highest peak- Margherita which is at an altitude of 5,109m. You will have an added wildlife safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park located just near the Rwenzori ranges in the same days!
- Transportation by tourist vehicle
- Accommodation
- Meals full board
- Park fees
- Hiking gears
- Trekking guide
- Activities mentioned
- Laundry
- Telephones bills
- Tips
- Personal expenses.
- Day 1 Depart for Kasese
- Day 2 Drive to Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut
- Day 3 Leave Nyabitaba Hut and head to John Matte hut
- Day 4 From John Matte to hut Bujuku hut
- Day 5 From Bujuku hut Elena Hut
- Day 6 Leave Elena Hut for Kitandara Hut
- Day 7 Leave Kitandara Hut and head to Guy Yeoman, transfer to Nyabitaba
- Day 8 Depart from Guy Yeoman Hut to Nyakalengija
- Day 9 Game Drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga CHannel
- Day 10 Back to Kampala / Entebbe