• 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
  • 8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda
Uganda

8 days in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda

Réf : BJPNOJ

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Mountaineering
  • Duration
    12 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Africa / Uganda
  • Age
    From 12 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    102.57 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇹🇿
    Swahili
    🇮🇹
    Italian

In a few words

Head to East Africa for an exclusive immersion in the heart of Uganda. The Rwenzori Mountains , the legendary "Mountains of the Moon", reveal a wild and preserved landscape through an 8-day trek along the famous central route .

Designed for passionate hikers, this challenging route offers a complete escape in one of the continent's most remote regions. The trail traverses an incredible variety of ecosystems: lush rainforest gives way to bamboo forests before opening onto hanging valleys, waterfalls, and alpine landscapes unlike any other in the world. Higher up, the scenery becomes stark and mineral, revealing craggy peaks , high-altitude glaciers , and hidden mountain lakes.

This itinerary incorporates extra days to ensure gradual acclimatization to the altitude. This measured pace optimizes your walking comfort, promotes physical recovery, and maximizes your chances of safely reaching the high passes. A timeless adventure, ideal for hikers seeking authenticity and memorable challenges.

The highlights

  • Better acclimatization, a smoother descent, and a greater chance of success
  • Maximize your chances of reaching the summit with our acclimatization day.
  • A slower descent and additional acclimatization for greater comfort
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

The expert's opinion

The challenges of the journey:

  1. An extreme terrain: The route extends from 1,600 m to 5,109 m altitude (Margherita peak), crossing five ecological zones, from dense forests to vertical scales, with the major obstacle being deep and omnipresent mud requiring the use of rubber boots.
  2. Technical mountaineering: The last part requires the use of crampons, ice axes, fixed ropes and harnesses to cross equatorial glaciers.
  3. Hostile weather: Mountaineers have to deal with very unstable weather (rain, snow, thick fog).

Required profile:

This demanding expedition requires excellent cardiovascular fitness , great leg strength and strong mental resilience to withstand the cold, humidity and constant elevation changes.

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 668 m
  • Average daily descent: 155 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
🇹🇿
Swahili
🇮🇹
Italian
Ben

Ben is one of our most experienced mountain guides in Uganda, with over 15 years of experience.

All our guides have been collaborating with us for many years and all hold the Wilderness First Responder certification , which guarantees their expertise and your safety.

Management

Security

  1. Rigorous medical monitoring: We conduct three health checks per day to monitor your acclimatization and physical condition throughout the climb.
  2. Expert guides: All our guides are certified Wilderness First Responders , guaranteeing a high level of medical expertise at altitude.
  3. Safety first: We have clear and proven evacuation procedures to deal with any eventuality.
  4. Optimized nutrition: All meals served in the mountains are specifically adapted to high altitude to boost your energy levels and facilitate digestion.
  5. Ethics and logistics: We maintain a ratio of four carriers per customer to ensure first-class service.
  6. Weight management:
  7. The maximum weight of your daypack is 10 kg .
  8. The maximum weight given to the carriers is 15 kg (in order to preserve their well-being).
  9. Additional protection: In addition to your trek, you have the option of purchasing specialized emergency insurance from a third-party partner before your departure.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
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    Arrival in Entebbe

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 30km
    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Today, we welcome you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) . Upon arrival, our driver will take you to your accommodation located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

    You will then meet your guide for a full briefing and equipment check . If necessary, any missing equipment can be rented directly from our offices (additional charges apply). After this preparation session, you will have free time to relax and spend the night at the hotel before your departure.

    Day 1

Note

Local flights in Uganda are included

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Day 1 : 00h05
End of stay
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Day 12 - 10h00

International flights are at your own expense and must be arranged by you. Our driver can meet you at the airport at any time and transfer you to the accommodation included in your package. At the end of your expedition, we will arrange your return transfer to the airport for your departure flight, unless you choose to extend your adventure with a safari or a beach stay.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isBush Flight Or Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

Transfers will be arranged according to your arrival and departure times.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Airport transfers and hotel accommodation before your safari
  2. All national park entrance fees
  3. All meals and mineral water
  4. Domestic flights
  5. Price calculated per person based on a shared double room
  6. Ugandan VAT on tourist activities and park fees
  7. Concession taxes

The price does not include

  1. Personal expenses
  2. International flights
  3. Entry visas
  4. Travel insurance
  5. Tips and gratuities
  6. Per climber and per day:
  7. Lead guide – USD 20 per person per day
  8. Assistant guide – USD 15 per person per day
  9. Cook – USD 12 per person per day
  10. Porter – USD 8 per person per day

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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Specializing in East Africa for over 10 years, this tour operator relies on three branches dedicated to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The team offers unparalleled local expertise to design authentic journeys to the heart of the region.


The team stands out for the diversity of adventures it offers: from iconic safaris in the Serengeti or the Masai Mara to challenging expeditions on Kilimanjaro and the Rwenzori Mountains. They also organize memorable treks to encounter gorillas, as well as relaxing stays on the beaches of Zanzibar and the Kenyan coast. Between wild savannah and crystal-clear shores, each itinerary is led by passionate experts to guarantee a fully immersive experience.

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