Mount Stanley Climbing Expedition

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Mount Rwenzori National Park - Uganda

Type

  • Hiking

Duration

7 days

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Mount Stanley Climbing Expedition

Mount Stanley Climbing Expedition

<p> Book 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering service 2023/25 via Rwenzori Central circuit to summit Margherita peak with 6Summits &amp; Trekking tour at 1407$ or check for the scheduled group trek to Rwenzori for magical discounted prices from Experts of Mountaineering tours. </p> <p> Most travelers that select to explore Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda opt for the famous 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking tour with 6 nights in the Huts of Rwenzori Mountains that are always followed by the Experienced Porters and guides from Rwenzori Mountaineering services the oldest company that has been leading tours to Rwenzori Mountains by giving support staff to make the expeditions successful. </p> <p> Trip Summary 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering Tour </p> <p> The 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering starts from Kasese town and ends in Kasese, the offer excludes the transportation from Kampala to Kasese and back but which we also organize for you. This trip is available for group and private travelers who wish to explore with only the guide and the porters.<br><br><br> </p> <p>  Trip Summary 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour </p> <p> Day 1: Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba camp (2651m.) </p> <p> Day 2: Nyabitaba – John matte camp (3505m.) </p> <p> Day 3: John matte - Bujuku camp (3962m.) </p> <p> Day 4: Bujuku - Elena camp (4541m) </p> <p> Day 5: Elena hut - Margherita peak (5109m) – Elena hut </p> <p> Day 6: Elena hut - Kitandara – guy yeoman (3261m.) </p> <p> Day 7: guy yeoman – Nyabitaba - Nyakalengija (1615m.) </p> <p>   </p> <p> <strong>Destination to explore: Rwenzori Mountains</strong> </p> <p> <strong> </strong> </p> <p> The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest mountain range in Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya are volcanoes), and home to six of the ten highest peaks on the continent. The region's glaciers, lakes and unusual fauna make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas, according to UNESCO. </p> <p> During the Climbing of Rwenzori, everything has to be carried into the mountains; the track is too difficult for pack animals. A typical ratio is six porters per client, with each porter carrying 50-litre plastic drums weighing 22-25 kg. As the hike continues, and there is less to carry, porters start to return back along the track. Clients typically have a personal porter who carries up to 15 kg. </p> <p>   </p> <p>   </p> <p> Summit to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains on an ultimate &amp; Unique 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering Trip booked with 6summits that tailors private &amp; Group Amazing Tours to explore the snow-capped and glaciated Peaks in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda with a experienced local Tour guides that have been leading groups to the peak. </p> <p>   </p> <p> <strong>Stay safe on Rwenzori Mountaineering</strong> </p> <p>   </p> <p> During the Rwenzori trekking there are challenges and the helpers will be available to help you through the hiking of Rwenzori Mountains for the memorable adventure in Uganda. The Challenges are: </p> <p> •             Terrain, with extensive sections of bog with thick and often deep and liquid mud to navigate, many steep sections on slippery rocks and mud, and basic wooden ladders to climb up and down. Around a third of the track is thick mud, at least 20 km worth. </p> <p> •             Entry level mountaineering is required to reach the summit of Margherita Peak, with crampons, an ice axe, and harness, and basic instruction provided by the crew before heading toward the summit to ascend, traverse, and descent fixed and temporary ropes, and cross two glaciers </p> <p>   </p> <p> <strong>Tips and advises for 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking</strong> </p> <p>   </p> <p> Note 1: The Rwenzori Mountains National Park must be walked with a guide and porters, provided by since your summiting via the Rwenzori Central Circuit. </p> <p> Note 2: You will be using the camps that are managed by the community organization that is owned by the locals and it’s the oldest trail that was used by Abruzzi during his expedition and many Makerere university researchers used this route in 1960s. </p> <p> Note 3: The shortest and easiest route to the summit of Mount Stanley, but it allows less time for acclimatization, and the camps are definitely showing their age, being built decades ago by the community organization. </p> <p>  Note4: Uganda Visa, your required to apply for the Uganda visa in advance since it’s no longer granted on arrival. Check out for more information! </p> <p> <br><br> </p> <p> <br> </p>

Price: $1420

Duration: 7 days

Location: Mount Rwenzori National Park, Uganda

Type: Hiking

Link: www.discoverytours.com/mount-stanley-climbing-expedition

7 Days Mount Stanley Climbing Expedition

Book 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering service 2023/25 via Rwenzori Central circuit to summit Margherita peak with 6Summits & Trekking tour at 1407$ or check for the scheduled group trek to Rwenzori for magical discounted prices from Experts of Mountaineering tours.

Most travelers that select to explore Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda opt for the famous 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking tour with 6 nights in the Huts of Rwenzori Mountains that are always followed by the Experienced Porters and guides from Rwenzori Mountaineering services the oldest company that has been leading tours to Rwenzori Mountains by giving support staff to make the expeditions successful.

Trip Summary 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering Tour

The 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering starts from Kasese town and ends in Kasese, the offer excludes the transportation from Kampala to Kasese and back but which we also organize for you. This trip is available for group and private travelers who wish to explore with only the guide and the porters.


 Trip Summary 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour

Day 1: Nyakalengija – Nyabitaba camp (2651m.)

Day 2: Nyabitaba – John matte camp (3505m.)

Day 3: John matte - Bujuku camp (3962m.)

Day 4: Bujuku - Elena camp (4541m)

Day 5: Elena hut - Margherita peak (5109m) – Elena hut

Day 6: Elena hut - Kitandara – guy yeoman (3261m.)

Day 7: guy yeoman – Nyabitaba - Nyakalengija (1615m.)

 

Destination to explore: Rwenzori Mountains

 

The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest mountain range in Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya are volcanoes), and home to six of the ten highest peaks on the continent. The region's glaciers, lakes and unusual fauna make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas, according to UNESCO.

During the Climbing of Rwenzori, everything has to be carried into the mountains; the track is too difficult for pack animals. A typical ratio is six porters per client, with each porter carrying 50-litre plastic drums weighing 22-25 kg. As the hike continues, and there is less to carry, porters start to return back along the track. Clients typically have a personal porter who carries up to 15 kg.

 

 

Summit to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains on an ultimate & Unique 7 Days Rwenzori Mountaineering Trip booked with 6summits that tailors private & Group Amazing Tours to explore the snow-capped and glaciated Peaks in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda with a experienced local Tour guides that have been leading groups to the peak.

 

Stay safe on Rwenzori Mountaineering

 

During the Rwenzori trekking there are challenges and the helpers will be available to help you through the hiking of Rwenzori Mountains for the memorable adventure in Uganda. The Challenges are:

•             Terrain, with extensive sections of bog with thick and often deep and liquid mud to navigate, many steep sections on slippery rocks and mud, and basic wooden ladders to climb up and down. Around a third of the track is thick mud, at least 20 km worth.

•             Entry level mountaineering is required to reach the summit of Margherita Peak, with crampons, an ice axe, and harness, and basic instruction provided by the crew before heading toward the summit to ascend, traverse, and descent fixed and temporary ropes, and cross two glaciers

 

Tips and advises for 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking

 

Note 1: The Rwenzori Mountains National Park must be walked with a guide and porters, provided by since your summiting via the Rwenzori Central Circuit.

Note 2: You will be using the camps that are managed by the community organization that is owned by the locals and it’s the oldest trail that was used by Abruzzi during his expedition and many Makerere university researchers used this route in 1960s.

Note 3: The shortest and easiest route to the summit of Mount Stanley, but it allows less time for acclimatization, and the camps are definitely showing their age, being built decades ago by the community organization.

 Note4: Uganda Visa, your required to apply for the Uganda visa in advance since it’s no longer granted on arrival. Check out for more information!




Activities

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Itinerary

The central circuit starts at the RMS offices at Nyakalengijja. You need to arrive in the morning to allow ample time to rent equipment and meet your guides and porters before we embark on the hike. The trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary beyond which it follows a thick forest along the Mubuku River, crossing its Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut.

The hike takes an average of 6 -7 hours and the hiking distance is 6.5 kilometers


From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut.

The Distance is 7.5km

The hike takes an average of 7 - 8 hours and the


From John Matte Hut the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below.

The upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. This camp is good for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of peaks Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut.

The distance is 5km

The hike takes an average of 4 – 5 hours.


Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog, while climbing the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical and forest of Groundsel Gully. Later, you have some rest at Elena Camp where you will have your dinner and overnight stays.  Dinner and overnight at the coolly and Icy Elena Hut.

The distance is 2.5km

The hike takes an average of 5 – 6 hours.  


Very early in the morning, you attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita on Mount Stanley. To reach the summit of Margherita, the climb takes about 4 -5 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzori.

Later after the explore of the peak, the descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut where you will have your delicious lunch and overnight will stay. After your lunch at Elena hut, you will have some rest at the hut as you wait for another descend on the next day. Dinner and overnight at Elena Hut.

The distance is 4 kms

This is the challenging part on the Rwenzori Mountain Summit.

The descend takes an average of 3 – 4 hours. 


In the morning, you will depart from Elena hut descending to the Scott-Elliot pass (4372m.), where there are spectacular views of Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke. After, the trail passes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara Lakes and have some stopover at Kitandara huts for lunch. From Kitandara, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass 4282m.

At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long high alpine mossy. Thereafter start the descend through steep rocky trails and the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906 and then an overnight at Guy yeoman camp.

Elena Hut to Kitandara is 5 kms and Kitandara to Guy yeoman is 6kms

The hike takes an average of 6 – 7 hours. 


Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your trek by the evening at Nyakalengijja, the base camp.

The Guy yeoman to Nyabitaba camp is 6.5km and Nyabitaba camp to Nyakalengijja Camp is 6.5 km

The descent takes 7 – 8 hours


  • Rwenzori Mountaineering
  • Margharita peak climbing
  • Nature experience
  • Transfer from Kasese to Rwenzori Mountains Gate
  • 6 Nights Huts & Camps
  • Ranger Guide
  • Park Entrance fees into Rwenzori Mountains
  • Porters in the Mountains
  • Equipment Rental
  • Drinks and any other travel item not mentioned
  • Insurance