5 Days Mount Rwenzori Hike

Tour Overview

5 Days Rwenzori hike is a unique safari that is taking you to spot the wonderful ranges of Rwenzori which are the biggest in Africa. Mountain Rwenzori Rangers is located at the border of Uganda and D.R Congo which will expose you to great heights and you will be on top of Uganda and Congo. Mountain Rwenzori’s highest peak is Margherita which is 5,119 meters above sea level. The mountain is composed of other misty peaks which are; Mt. Stanely, Mt. Speke, Mt. Beker, Mt. Emin Pasha, Mt. Luigi di Savoia and Mt. Gessi on the side of Congo.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up and transfer to Kasese

Upon arrival, our driver guide will be ready to receive you at the Airport, he will take you through the itinerary and then immediately transfer you to Kasese via Fort Portal where you will have lunch. Fort Portal is also known as the tourism city, it has the best hilly sceneries covered with tea plantations, after lunch, you will hit the road again, arrive in Kasese in the evening, check in the hotel have dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Transfer to Nyakalengija then to Nyabitaba Hut (2,650m)

Arise in the early morning, grab breakfast and be transferred to Mountain Rwenzori National Park where you will be briefed about the hiking, you will be able to hire porters as well and hit the mountain. You will go through the Bakonjo villages, and cross River Mobuku and Mahoma River.

You expect to meet some wildlife like monkeys, baboons, birds and the sounds of chimps as you continue gaining height to Nyabitaba Hut which is 2,650 meters. This trek will take you about 5 to 6 hours depending on your speed. Arrive at the hut which is the destination of the day, enjoy your lunch, relax, have dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut (3,380m)

Arise in the morning, have breakfast and chase today’s John Matte which is the destination of the day. You will descend the ridge to Mobuku River through bamboo as you approach John Matte’s 3,380 meters high.

This is going to be a bit tiring, as you ascend north of Bujuku River through the heater forest, arrive at John Matte in the next 5 hours, relax as you rejuvenate, and have lunch, dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Descend to Nyabitaba

This is going to be another day for you to descend after you have reached the height of 3,380 meters. You will have your breakfast and start your day by descending to Nyabitaba. This is going to be your last night at the mountain.

Day 5: Transfer to Nyakalengija then to Kampala/Entebbe

You will arise in the morning, enjoy breakfast, celebrate with fellow trekkers as you congratulate them or having reached the great heights, then descent to the warm forests where you will meet the animals, proceed to Nyakalengija which will take you about 2 hours.

You will meet your driver guide at Nyakalengija the hike starting point, he will then transfer you back to Kampala/Entebbe with lunch en-route in Kasese.

If you are a jungle enthusiast you can combine this with gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale. This will mark the end of your safari.

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Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

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09:38 08 Jan 24

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The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

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00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

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18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

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18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

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16:35 27 Oct 23

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My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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