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Experience
the genuine
summit
of Uganda! This tour
takes
you to the majestic
Rwenzori
Mountains, a true
rewarding experience for
alpine
climbers!
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Day 1:
ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes
Safaris at Entebbe Airport. From here you will be transferred
to Kampala and continue to Mbarara Town, before heading
for the foothills of the Mountains of Moon. Dinner and overnight
at Hotel Margherita.
DAY
2: START OF THE EQUATOR GLACIERS TOUR
Early in the morning transfer to Nyakalengija (1646 meters)
where you will start your climb into the mountains. The
hike takes you along the Mubuku river and through thick
equatorial vegetation before arriving at the Nyabitaba hut
(2650 meters). You might hear chimpanzees or see blue monkeys.
Dinner and overnight in Nyabitaba hut.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Ascent: 1200 meters
Day
3 : JOHN MATTE HUT
After early breakfast you will start the hike through the
Kurt Sharfer Bridge to marvel at the sparkling Mubuku river
confluence. In the afternoon you will reach the Nyamuleju
hut from where you might enjoy a nice view at Mount Stanley
and Speke. Climb through the open patches, lobelia, and
heath moss forest when proceeding up to the John Matte hut
(3415 meters) for overnight.
Total hiking time: 7 hours
Ascent: 915 meters
Day
4 : BUJUKU HUT
Depart early through the giant Lobelias and heath trees.
You ascend to the Bigo Bog and scenic landscape of lobelias
and giant groundsels. You will pass lake Bujuku, majestically
settled between the famous mountains. Continue to a rock
shelter called Cooking Pot and soon you will arrive at your
final stop for today. Dinner and overnight at the Bujuku
Hut (3960 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 560 meters
Day
5 : ELENA HUT
Head off from the valley with scenic alpine vegetation consisting
Giant Groundsels and Lobelia and continue to ascend Mount
Victoria and Mount Speke at 4890 meters. Depart through
the lovely views of the Savoia and Elena glaciers, scale
further through to the Scott Elliott pass and proceed through
the snow to the Elena Hut (4560 meters) for overnight rest.
The Elena Hut will be your base for the final conquer of
the Rwenzori Mountains.
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 470 meters
Day
6 : FINAL ASCENT TO THE ALPS OF AFRICA!
Early morning ascent to the snowy Alexander peak (5092 meters)
and then onwards to the highest peak at 5109 meters, the
famous Margherita! Thereafter we directly descend to the
beautiful lake Kitandara for overnight stay at Kitandara
hut (4020 meters).
Total hiking time: 3-5 hours
Ascent: 670 meters - Descent: 1090 meters
Day
7 : GUY YEOMAN HUT
After early breakfast a long descent begins. First we climb
from Lake Kitandara to the Freshfield Pass from where you
can look into the neighbouring country Congo. We will have
a picnic lunch on the way and continue our journey while
descending to the Guy Yeoman hut (3260 meters) for dinner
and overnight.
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 1000 meters
Day
8 : NYABITABA HUT
The last part of the hike! Drop very steeply along the Mubuku
river and join the original route near the Bujuku river.
Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut (2650 meters).
Total hiking time: 5-7 hours
Descent: 600 meters
Day
9: KASESE
Today we descend to Nyakalengija which will take approximately
2-3 hours. Then we proceed to Kasese to check in at Hotel
Margherita. Here you can relax and reflect your climb of
the highest peak in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Hotel
Margherita.
Day
10: DEPARTURE
A last chance to enjoy the enchanting peaks of the Mountains
of the Moon. With unforgettable memories you will say goodbye
and leave for Kampala. Then proceed to Entebbe Airport for
your evening flight. Or you might choose to enjoy the beauty
of Uganda a little longer and visit other beautiful national
parks.
Price
for the Equator Glaciers Tour:
Euro € 1235 per person when 6 people
Euro € 1330 per person when 4 people
Euro € 1680 per person when 2 people
The
prices include:
Airport transfer, ground transportations, middle class accommodation
in Kasese, basic mountain huts during the climbing, meals,
park entrance fees, a summit attempt to the Margherita peak,
guides wages, porters fee.
The
prices exclude:
International flight, visa, climbing equipment, tips, items
of personal nature.
Prices
apply till the end of December 2008 and are subject to change
without notice. For more details and tailor-made safaris
please contact us.
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