The Package
A nine-day high-altitude trek into the legendary Mountains of the Moon — glaciers, alpine bog, giant lobelias and Margherita Peak at 5,109 m.
Nine days deep into the Rwenzori Mountains — Africa's third-highest range and one of the strangest landscapes on the continent. The Central Circuit climbs through five distinct vegetation zones, past glacial lakes and giant heather, to a summit attempt on Margherita Peak (5,109 m).
Day 1 — Drive from Kampala to Kasese via Fort Portal.
Days 2-8 — Central Circuit Trail: Mihunga → Nyabitaba → John Matte → Bujuku → Elena Hut → summit Margherita → descent via Kitandara and Guy Yeoman huts.
Day 9 — Drive back to Kampala.
Note: Requires good fitness. Best months Jan-Feb and Jul-Sep.
Price: From $3,001 per person sharing.
Highlights
- Margherita Peak summit attempt (5,109 m)
- Five vegetation zones in nine days
- Central Circuit hut-to-hut trek
- Licensed Rwenzori Mountaineering guides
- All park fees & porter support
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All listed activities (unless labelled optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- All taxes / VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinking water on all days
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