Encounter the black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, Rwenzori turacoes among several other animal species during your 3 days climbing the Rwenzoris adventure. The trip is typically 5 days safari with 3 days the major highlight of climbing the Rwenzori mountains. Unless you are already in the Rwenzoris locality, the trip cannot be executed in 3 days. Whether you are considering a transfer by airplane or by car; it cannot be executed in 3 days unless you are already in the Rwenzori locality.
In case you are around fort portal, Kibale, and Queen Elizabeth national park, you can contact us for the 3 days climbing Rwenzori hike. We are the best people to pull it off any time of the year.
Day 1: Entebbe-Kasese Transfer
Our driver will pick you from your hotel or lodge in Entebbe from where you will be transferred to your hotel or Lodge in Kasese. You will have your lunch en-route with a stopover at the Equator in Masaka.
Day 2: Ascend to Nyabitaba Hut
After your breakfast at your lodge/hotel in the morning, you will transfer to Nyakalengija where the Rwenzori mountaineering offices are found. Upon arrival in the morning, you will find your hiking equipment, porters, and guides ready. Then you will set off through farmland that will land you into the thick forest along the Mubuku River.
You will cross the Mahoma River tributary after which you will ascend to Nyabitaba hut via a quite big ridge. The hike offers opportunities to spot the blue monkeys, black and white colobus, and the colored Rwenzori Turaco. Noises of chimpanzees might be heard from a distance though you might not spot any during your hike.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 3: Ascend To John Matte Camp (3505m)
Early in the morning, you will set off from Nyabitaba to Kurt Shafer Bridge where you will continue through the bamboo forest. You will continue through the moss-covered rocks. Upon reaching Nyamuleju rock shelter, you will be rewarded with stunning views of Mount Speke and Mount Stanley. You will then continue to John Matte camp where you will have dinner and overnight.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 4: Descend To Nyakalengija Camp
Early in the morning; you will descend to Nyabitaba camp where you will have your lunch. After lunch, you will descend Nyakalengija camp where you will be spending your final night before transferring to Entebbe or Kampala the following day
Duration: 9-10 hours
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe
Early in the morning, our driver will pick you from Nyakalengija camp and Transfer you to Entebbe. Breakfast will be en-route. You will have a late afternoon lunch in Entebbe at your lodge where your trip will end.
10 Reasons to consider 3 days climbing Rwenzoris Hike
- It is budget-friendly
- You do not need a lot of time to execute it
- It does not need an acclimatization
- It is physically rewarding
- Unique vegetation at Rwenzori mountains
- Opportunity to encounter a few primates
- Support locals (porters)
- Contribute to the conservation of this gem of nature
- Foretaste for climbing up to the peak
- It leaves you time to explore nearby national parks
Other Places to Visit Around Rwenzori
Rwenzori mountains are strategically located as an inception point to connect to Kibale forest national park, and Queen Elizabeth national park. Whether you are considering chimpanzee tracking the following day or encountering the tree-climbing lions, It is very possible to chip in these two national parks in a 6 days Uganda safari.
Contact us today for this 3 days climbing Rwenzori hike or the 5 days safari including transfers. Quotes vary according to the time of the year. You can contact our team today to offer a quote fit for your anticipated time/season of travel
