11-Day Magical Rwenzori Mountain Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your expedition driver/guide and transfer to Admas Grand Hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a swim, a stroll along Lake Victoria, or visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens. Evening briefing about the Rwenzori trek, route overview, equipment check, and gear rental (if needed).

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Admas Grand Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Entebbe to Kasese

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and drive westwards through lush countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills. Stopover in Fort Portal for lunch before descending into the Rwenzori foothills. We shall arrive in Kasese in the late afternoon for trek registration and briefing with the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (RMS) team. Overnight in Kasese, final equipment check, and prepare for the next day’s climb.

Main Destination:

Kasese (Town)

Accommodation:

Sandton Hotel Kasese

• Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kilembe Trail Head to Mutinda Camp

Trekking begins at 8:30 a.m. immediately entering the Bamboo–Mimulopsis Zone, a steep section with many high steps. In the wet season, this zone can be muddy and slippery, but the atmosphere is serene, with bird songs and thick vegetation overhead.
You climb 551 meters to Kalalama Camp (3,147m) where you pause for tea or coffee.
Continue along a ridge that undulates over several knolls, crossing small streams and passing moss-covered waterfalls. The trail follows a mossy river under towering Giant Heather trees draped in lichen (“old man’s beard”), creating a mystical ambiance.
Arrive at Mutinda Camp (3,582m), located near a clear mountain stream. Optional afternoon hike to Mutinda Lookout (3,925m) for panoramic views of Kasese town, Lake George, and the peaks above—an excellent acclimatisation opportunity.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mutinda Camp - Bugata Camp

After breakfast, ascend through the Alpine Zone, dominated by giant lobelias and everlasting flowers. The terrain is a mix of ridges, bogs, and rocky patches.
Enjoy wide views of the Mutinda Valley below and the surrounding peaks shrouded in clouds. After a few hours, you arrive at Bugata Camp (4,062m), a scenic location overlooking Lake Kopello and the Weismann’s Peak ridge.
Spend the afternoon resting, drying gear, and hydrating to aid acclimatisation.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bugata Camp to Hunwicks Camp

Today’s trek crosses the Bamwanjara Pass (4,450m), offering breathtaking views of Mount Stanley, Mount Baker, and Mount Speke.
The trail begins with a steady climb through boggy areas and rocky ridges before reaching the top of the pass. Stop for photos and lunch while admiring the snow-capped peaks ahead.
From the pass, descend gradually into the Kachope Lakes Valley, following winding paths down to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m)—a comfortable hut surrounded by massive cliffs and a freshwater stream.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hunwicks Camp to Margareta Camp

Start with a short descent before climbing towards Scott Elliot Pass (4,372m). This is a high-altitude area characterized by alpine tundra, large boulders, and glaciers above.
The trail then skirts beneath the rocky slopes of Mount Stanley as you make your way to Margherita Camp (4,485m). From here, you have magnificent views of the Stanley Plateau and Margherita Glacier.
Evening briefing and technical preparation for summit day—guides will issue crampons, ropes, harnesses, and ice axes. Early dinner and rest for a pre-dawn start.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit at Magherita Peak

Wake up at 2:00 a.m., have a light breakfast, and begin the summit push under starlight.
Follow the glacier trail up Stanley Plateau, roping up for icy sections. The final ascent to Margherita Peak (5,109m) involves traversing crevasses and short ice climbs requiring crampons and harnesses.
Reach the summit at sunrise—Uganda’s highest point! Marvel at 360° views over the Congo Basin, the Rwenzori glaciers, and distant peaks.
Take photos and descend carefully back to Hunwick’s Camp for a hot meal and well-earned rest.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hunwicks Camp to Kiharo Camp

Leave Hunwick’s Camp and ascend briefly over Oliver’s Pass (4,050m) with magnificent views of Mount Baker and Weismann’s Peak.
Descend into the Kiharo Valley, a lush, picturesque valley filled with giant lobelias, heather trees, and cascading streams.
The descent follows a series of ridges and mossy trails into dense forest. Overnight at Kiharo Camp, nestled by a crystal-clear mountain stream — a serene spot for your final night in the high ranges.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kiharo Camp to Kilembe Trail Head

Descend through thick montane forest, rich in birdlife and occasional sightings of Rwenzori Turaco and Colobus monkeys.
The trail winds through bamboo zones and follows the Nyamwamba River, which carves dramatic gorges down to the valley floor.
Arrive at the Kilembe Trailhead by mid-afternoon, where certificates are issued and you bid farewell to the porters and guides.
Drive to Kasese Town for a comfortable night at Sandton Hotel, with hot showers, Wi-Fi, and a celebratory dinner marking the end of your mountain adventure.

Main Destination:

Kasese (Town)

Accommodation:

Sandton Hotel Kasese

• Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kasese to Kampala

After breakfast, depart Kasese and drive back to Entebbe, enjoying the scenic journey through Fort Portal and Mityana. Arrive in Kampala in the afternoon and refresh at Fairway Hotel - shower, relax, and enjoy a drink by the pool at leisure. Depending on availability we shall head out to ndere centre for a cultural performance and local dinner to immerse yourself with the culture of Uganda.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

Fairway Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kampala to Entebbe Airport

Depending on your departure time, we shall visit the major historical places in kampala like the KAsubi Tombs, Kings palace in mengo and the Bulange that is the administration block of the largest tribe in Uganda, the Buganda Kingdom. This tour will also give you a feel of the city of kampala a vibrant city seated on 7 major hills. After your tour we shall continue our journey to entebbe airport, dropping you off in time for your check in. END of your Adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.