This 9-day Rwenzori trek begins with a briefing at base camp (1,450m) and a climb to Sine Camp (2,596m). Day 2 reaches Mutinda Camp (3,588m) with an optional hike to Mutinda Lookout (3,975m).
Day 3 continues to Bugata Camp (4,100m), then to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m) via Bamwanjara Pass (4,450m). Day 5 goes to Margherita Camp (4,485m) through Lake Kitandara.
Day 6 summits Margherita Peak (5,109m) before descending to Bujuku Caves. Day 7 climbs Mt Speke (4,890m).
The trek then descends through Kiharo Camp (3,640m) and finishes at base camp with forest trails, rivers, and scenic valleys.
9-Day Rwenzori Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Trek to Sine Camp (2,596m)
- Day 2: Trek to Mutinda Camp (3,588m)
- Day 3: Trek to Bugata Camp (4,100m)
- Day 4: Trek to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m)
- Day 5: Trek to Margherita Camp (4,485m)
- Day 6: Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m)
- Day 7: Summit Mt Speke (4,890m)
- Day 8: Descend to Kiharo Camp (3,640m)
- Day 9: Descend to Base Camp (1,450m)
Detailed 9-Day Rwenzori Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Trek to Sine Camp (2,596m)
Briefing at the base camp (1,450m). Start the trek and sleep at Sine Camp (2,596m).
Day 2: Trek to Mutinda Camp (3,588m)
Hike to Mutinda Camp (3,588m), a height gain of 1,092m. In the afternoon, you may climb Mutinda Lookout (3,975m). This helps you acclimatize for higher altitudes and gives wide views of the mountains.
Day 3: Trek to Bugata Camp (4,100m)
Hike to Bugata Camp (4,100m), a gain of 412m. The trail passes valleys with streams, waterfalls, and special plant life. The trek becomes tougher here with steep ridges, mud, and bogs, but the scenery is rewarding.
Day 4: Trek to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m)
Hike to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m) via Bamwanjara Pass (4,450m). From the pass, you get clear views of the main peaks.
Day 5: Trek to Margherita Camp (4,485m)
Hike to Margherita Camp (4,485m). The trail goes down and across the valley floor to Lake Kitandara, with deep waters and rich vegetation. From there, climb Scott Elliott Pass to reach Margherita Camp.
Day 6: Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m)
Wake up at 2:00am for an early breakfast. Start climbing Mt Stanley through the glaciers to the summit of Margherita Peak (5,109m). After the summit, descend to Bujuku Caves for the night.
Day 7: Summit Mt Speke (4,890m)
Summit Mt Speke (4,890m) and return to sleep at Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m). Distance: 10km.
Day 8: Descend to Kiharo Camp (3,640m)
Descend to Kiharo Camp (3,640m) through Oliver’s Pass. The camp is in a deep valley surrounded by high cliffs and thick vegetation. Distance: 12km.
Day 9: Descend to Base Camp (1,450m)
Continue descending past moss-covered rocks, rivers, and forest trails back to the base camp in Kilembe. Debrief and refresh at the end of the trek.
