7 Days Margherita Summit via Rwenzori Kilembe Trail

Discover the hidden gen of the Rwenzori mountains on this adventurous and remarkable 7 Days Margherita Summit via Rwenzori Kilembe Trail, a challenging yet rewarding trail. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Rwenzori mountains of the cascading waterfalls , the countless glacial lakes, the numerous streams as well as the unique flora and fauna, this itinerary of 7 Days Margherita Summit via Rwenzori Kilembe Trail takes you through this incredible route presenting to you views of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the views of some of the important peaks including Mount baker in its splendor. Hikers who take on this safari are highly encouraged to be fit and prepare prior to the hike with adequate yoga and exercises as well as having a positive resilient mind set to ensure the success of the summit. The hike is steep and involves long hours of walking in some days especially the first therefore we encourage prior preparation. With a well trained, knowledgeable as well as experienced guides prepare to embark on a trip of a lifetime carrying so many memories.

Detailed 7 Days Margherita Summit via Kilembe Trail Itinerary

Day 1: Kilembe (1,450m) to Kalalama Camp (3147m)

Enjoy an early breakfast, you will be briefed and meet your guides and the entire team after which you will start your walk from Kilembe base at the rangers to the Rwenzori national park the official starting point for trekking the Rwenzori mountains. The walk takes you various vegetation of the forest zone where you are able so see so many making jumping from one tree to another enjoying their home. Continue with the ascent through this unique yet beautiful zone that is characterized with lots of numerous tree species some of which are medicinal and used as local herbs by the locals. Proceed reaching sine camp for a short lunch break before you embark on your journey that will take you to Kalalama camp where you will be spending your first night immersed in the beauty of the Rwenzori mountains. You will by the end of the enjoy your dinner at the camp as well as engaged by the guides about the next days program.

Day 2: Kalalama Camp (3.147m) to Mutinda Camp (3.688 m)

On days 2 of your 7 Days Margherita Summit to Kilembe trail starts off with a hot breakfast after which you will walk being welcomed to the bamboo zone by the vibrant bamboo trees . The climb is steep with quite high steps therefore prepare for this steep ascent mentally and physically. After the tedious hike you will meet a place to rest and gain energy taking refreshment or energizers . After this proceed heading to the heather zone, you will cross various streams and waterfalls hidden in the moss vegetation. In this zone the vegetation is amazing having giant lobelias very beautiful within the misty atmosphere. You will later check in at Mutinda camp which is your home for on this second day. Mutinda camp is a very amazing camp named after the mutanda peaks , further up is the mutanda lookout which you can visit for about an hour or so if you are up to it. Mutinda lookout offers amazing views on the mossy rocks where you can spot Kasese town and Lake George .

Day 3: Mutinda Camp to Bugata Camp (4.062 m)

Today , on your 3rd day of the 7 Days Margherita Summit is yet another incredible day and you will be hiking to an impressive height of up to 4062meters above sea level. You will start with an adventurous walk through the bog here ensure to have your rubber boots as well as waterproof trousers for ease and comfort. After crossing through the bog over the tussocks , you will then enter into the Alpine zone a another amazing zone of the giant lobelias ( Lobelia gibberoa) and the groundsels (Senecio adnivalis) as well as the very beautiful everlasting flowers located within this zone making it a very beautiful and stunning zone in the mutanda valley. Hiking further up you will climp a steep section through the Nyamusangi valley a spot that allows you view the Mutinda peaks , after here you walk through the bogs yet again that finally lead you to Bugata camp where you will have a night. While at Bugata you can easily view Weisman peak on Mount Luigi di savior in the misty atmosphere that is foggy but on a clear day the peak is so visible . Enjoy the ambiance at Bugata camp , a beautiful camp where you also view the democratic republic of Congo. The walk takes you the Twin Lakes of Kitandara , and at a near rock of plozza you can view about 9 lakes down the valley including Lake Nurusanja. Bugata camp has a solar system lighting up the night and ensuring ikers can charge their camera batteries.

Day 4: Bugata Camp to Hunwick’s Camp (3.974 m)

Day 4 of the 7 Days Margherita Summit takes you up to Hunwicks camp, that is located on a ridge over looking Mount Baker . After enjoying your breakfast , set out following your guides who will take you through the trails and telling you more about the Rwenzori mountains with their expertise. Climb to the Bamwanjara pass, a steady clim with flat bogs. The scenery below you is comprised of several glacial lakes take time to view and capture the beautiful lakes of the Rwenzori mountains. After reaching the top of Bnmwmjara pass you have views of the main snow peaks where you can also rest in the small shelter and take in the breathtaking landscapes as well as enjoying a snack. After this continue to tnoth lower and upper Kachope lake which is steep and muddy. After all this hustle bustle the goal is to reach hunwicks camp and the camp is located to view mount baker a snow caped peak in the mountain Rwenzori.

Day 5: Hunwicks camp to Margherita camp (4485m)

Day 5 of your 7 Days Margherita summit is a one that leads you to the very last camp on Kilembe trail the Margherita camp that is where the summit attempt starts. Todays walk is quite long and hectic however its you are hiking towards your goal. Led by your experienced guides , you will walk along the ridge before crossing several streams emerging from Mount Baker and fresh field pass. You will hike through bouldering rocks till scot Elliot pass . Heading further you will walk up the ridge of mount Stanley till Margherita camp which located just below Ellena camp of the central circuit route . The camp is located with very high rocks and its known to be the original camp used by the Duke of Abruzzi before he summited Margherita peak. While at Margherita camp, you can clearly view Scot Elliot pass, Mount Baker and and glacier on Mount Stanley. Enjoy the night and dinner at the camp.

Day 6: Summit Margherita peak and return to Hunswick camp

Today is the climax of your 7 Days Margherita summit Central circuit trail also the longest and most hectic day throughout your entire stay in the mountains. Wake up at 3am and embark on the journey that leads you to Mount Stanley. The goal is ensure before sunrise you have walked passed the glacier before it starts melting after being heated up by the sun. The hike is steep and requires you to be fit enough, walking through the Stanley plateau , you will then head to the glacier part and here you will be using crampons and your ice axe. Continue after the glacier you will climb to an exposed section of rock which is bolted and roped to get the ridge taking you to the top of Margherita camp at (5109m) the third highest point in Africa. Take time to celebrate

your achievement of having to reach the highest point in Uganda on this challenging yet rewarding adventure of the Rwenzori mountains. You can choose to also have your packed lunch at this point as you soak into the beauty of the clear skies and beautiful sun is feels just above your head, raise a toast to this and after start descending till you reach Hunwicks camp where you will be sleeping tonight.

Day 7: Descend back to the Ranger post

Wake up early to the sounds of the endemic Rwenzori turaco (Ruwenzorornis johnstoni) and other birds and enjoy breakfast. After you will continue with the descend that will lead you again to Ranger post outside the park gate . In this thick forested area you can stay on the look out for the three horned chameleon in the green vegetation, Dikers can also be spotted on a lucky days as they usually feed in the surround of the giant lobelias. Continue down lowering the altitude , you will cross major streams like the Kyalavula stream. Finally walk to the park gate where you will be awarded a certificate for your achievement.

End of the 7 Days Margherita Summit via Rwenzori Kilembe Trail