8 Days Rwenzori Central Circuit Camping Trip

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala - Rwenzori basecamp

Stop At: Kampala, Kampala, Central Region
Travel from Kampala to Rwenzori base camp. the drive takes through Mubende fort portal road. lunch at fort portal and then head to Ruboni community camp
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: at garden restaurant, fort portal
• Dinner: at Ruboni community camp
Accommodation included: overnight at Ruboni community camp

Day 2: Nyakalengijo base camp - Nyabitiba hut

Stop At: Nyakalengija, Nyakalengija, Western Region
great view of the portal peaks as you trek through the grassland and tropical forests on the lower Rwenzori slopes
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Nyabitaba - John Mathe camp

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Region
On the second trekking day, Leave Nyabitaba and take the central circuit loop anticlockwise. The trail leads to the crossing point of rivers Mubuku and Bujuku. After a slippery and difficult path you will reach Nyamuleju hut at 3000 meters a simple shelter among rocks. It’s better to hike for other 3 hours and reach John Matte hut at 3414 meters and spend the night.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: John Mathe hut

Day 4: John Mathe to Bujuku

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Region
The third trekking day will lead you to Bujuku hut after 5 hours of hiking passing through the Bigo bog where there is an old shelter. Bujuku hut is located at 3962 meters near the Bujuku Lake in a valley among 3 mountains: Mt Stanley, Mt Baker and Mt Speke.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Bujuku hut

Day 5: Bujuku - Elena Hut

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Opposite New Tax Park, Kasese Uganda
From Bujuku Hut climb through moss draped groundsel vegetation, to Scott Elliot Pass, 4.372 m., between Mt. Baker and Stanley. Here you divert to Elena Hut, 4.540 m. for spending the night before climbing Mt. Stanley.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Elena Hut

Day 6: Elena Hut - Margarita - Kitandara

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Opposite New Tax Park, Kasese Uganda
From Elena Hut you ascend the last tract of rock and ice which leads to Margherita Peak on Mt. Stanley, 5.109 m. Time to complete the climbing about 3 hours. The peak was first climbed by the Duke of Abruzzi at 9.30am on 18th June 1.906. After you descend to Upper Kitandara Lake and through thick mud to Lower Kitandara Lake where Kitandara Hut is located, 4.023 m. Time to complete the hike about 3 hours more. From Kitandara Hut you can proceed for climbing Mount Baker or Mount Luigi di Savoia and the peak Vittorio Sella. Enjoy the view of Mt. Luigi di Savoia.
Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Kitandara hut

Day 7: Kitandara - Guyeoman hut

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Opposite New Tax Park, Kasese Uganda
Some people consider the fifth trekking day as hard as the second! After crossing Fresh Field pass head for the new Guy Yeoman hut at 3261 meters. In case of fog or bad weather it could be hard to follow the trail and remember that the last part is full of bogs. Before Guy Yeoman hut there are other two shelters: Bujongolo and Kaijongo. Bujongolo is well known for having been the base camp of Luigi di Savoia, Duke of Abruzzi who conquered and fully explored the Rwenzori in 1906.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guyeoman Hut

Day 8: Guyeoman - Nyabitaba hut

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Opposite New Tax Park, Kasese Uganda
The sixth trekking day is dedicated to descend to the camp of Nyabitaba. On the descent there are some tricky points since the terrain is often slippery and boggy. After Kichunchu rock the trail will become easier passing through bamboo forests interesting to many birdwatchers.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Nyabitaba Hut

Day 9: Nyabitaba - Base camp

Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Opposite New Tax Park, Kasese Uganda
The seventh trekking day return to the Rwenzori National Park headquarters Ruboni community. After a well-earned rest with the entire trekking group, porters and guides, you go to Ruboni community camp for dinner and a night.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ruboni Community Camp

Day 10: Base camp - Kampala

Stop At: Kampala, Kampala, Central Region
After breakfast, we head to Kampala for dinner and overnight at forest cottages. Optional, connection to the airport for your flight.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Forest cottages