4 Days Waterfalls Trail Hike via Rwenzori Kilembe Trail

Discover the cascading waterfalls of the Rwenzori mountains from Samalira waterfalls , Cathy’s waterfall, Nyamwamba waterfalls, Plozza falls and finally Egwe falls. Did you know that mountain Rwenzori offer stunning views of incredible endless waterfalls , hiking higher allows you see which waterfall comes first. On this 4 days waterfall trail hike you are brought to the reality of this adventurous hike that is far beyond just visiting the waterfalls , soaking into the amazing atmosphere of the different vegetation zones in the Rwenzori mountain on this quite interesting Kilembe trail is something that can never get off your head. Discover the wide diversity of flora and fauna in the park including the various species of the colobus monkeys , the endemic Rwenzori turaco, the dickers and the three horned chameleon endemic to the Rwenzori mountains as well . Stunning views of the giant lobelias are also enjoyed during this 4 Days Waterfalls Trail Hike on Kilembe trail route where your accommodation is in spacious huts from the very first camp sine camp to Samalira camp . The short yet fun filled 4 Days Waterfalls Trail itinerary is designed to suite all kinds of hikers and specially intended for those who have limited time yet would like to discover amazing features and the beauty of Rwenzori mountains .

Detailed 4 Days Waterfalls Trail Hike Itinerary

Day 1. Hike to Sine Camp 2596metres. Altitude: 1450m – 2596m, distance covered: 9.5km, walking hours 7to 8.

Your 4 days waterfall trail hike commence from the park gate in the Rwenzori mountains on this Kilembe trail a unique yet rewarding trail that’s promises hikers of an exciting moment visiting the waterfall. The trek starts from walking up the valley floor through towering trees of the Montane zone in the Rwenzori mountains. During this steady climb you will encounter multitudes of birds singing various melodies and with a good chance you will spot the blue monkey scampering through the forest. Troops of black and white colobus moneys are spotted as well enjoying there habitat and swinging through the trees. Besides the wide diversity of many other primates like the rare L’Hoest monkey which is also commonly protected by virtue of the king of the bakonjo being a cultural emblem in their kingdom , there are also numerous plant species located with this area , which range and not limited to bamboo trees, low shrubs, flowers, fungi, moss, lichen which cover and dress up the barks of the trees creating a totally unique and stunning atmosphere. From sine camp Enocks’s falls can be spotted in about 200meters away offering an opportunity to capture remarkable memoies. After the hike you will settle in at Sine camp , a spacious wooden cabin with the wooden huts located in the tall trees of the Rwenzori mountains. In the evening hikers have an opportunity to cap on a camp fire sharing experiences with fellow hikers and the team as well as enjoying different stories from all kinds of culture of fellow hikers.

Day 2. Hike to Samalira Camp 3170metres. Altitude: 2596m – 3170m, distance covered: 4.1km, walking hours: approx. 3 to 4

Day 2 of your 4 days waterfall hike takes you to the bamboo zone , in a totally unique stunning environment with the bamboo trees dominating this part of the mountain. Todays goal or destination is Samalira camp where you will spend your second night in the Rwenzori mountains soaking in the beauty of the atmosphere. Hiking through the bamboo zone to Kalalama camp that draws you to the heather zone a very unique zone with heather trees and shrubs , you will encoder a series of waterfalls like the Samalira water fall offering a incredible views by just mere looking at them. Here you wilk also spot rare species of plants endemic to the Rwenzori mountains like the lobelia all arranged together naturally as though it were a planned garden. Tonight you will spend a night at Samalira camp ahead of tomorrow’s program.

Day 3. Hike up higher to see the different series of waterfalls. Altitude: 3170m – 2580m, distance covered: 8.6km, walking hours: approx. 4 to 6

Following an early morning breakfast, today is when you will reach the goal of exploring the water falls on this 4 days waterfall hike. You will explore a number of different waterfalls on the mountain on this trail that make the trail very rewarding with very unique features including waterfalls which you are not likely to spot anywhere else. There are three significant falls of which hikers are at a free will of choosing whichever they prefer from Cathy’s falls, down to Nyamwanba falls followed by the Plozza falls and finally to the Egwe falls the very last . After enjoying lunch on one of the convenient falls you will slope to the forest camp a new and beautiful camp that offer a well deserved rest with its stunning yet refreshing views .

Day 4: Descend down to the basecamp 1450metres. Altitude: 2580m – 1450m, distance covered: 7km, walking hours: approx. 3 to 4

Finally or your days of the 4 days waterfall hike is finally here, widing with the final stitch of your legs to the park gate . After enjoying your breakfast you will follow your guide and start descending back through the bamboo zone till you reach the forest zone. opt to walk River Nyamwaba for a unique yet stunning views . This 4 Days Waterfalls Trail Hike promises very unique views of the Rwenzori mountains taking you to the heather zone within this limited time of 4 Days Waterfalls Trail Hike yet also very rewarding like any other packages.