7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via Kilembe Trail

7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via Kilembe Trail takes you Hiking Adventure along Mountain Rwenzori. This 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking Tour via Kilembe Trail is ideal for travelers on Hiking Safari in Uganda along Mountain Rwenzori which spans the border or DR Congo and Uganda.

Trip Overview of the Hiking Safari

Day 1: Kilembe to Kalalama Camp

Day 2: Kalalama Camp to Mutinda Camp

Day 3: Mutinda Camp to Bugata Camp

Day 4: Bugata Camp to Hunwick’s Camp

Day 5: Hunwick’s Camp to Margherita Camp

Day 6: Summit Day – Margherita Peak (5,109m) and Descend to Hunwick’s Camp

Day 7: Descent to Kilembe

Detailed Itinerary of the Hiking Tour

Day 1: Kilembe to Kalalama Camp

You reach and meet at the Kilembe rangers post where you get briefed on conduct while hiking to the top of the Mountain. The 7 Days Rwenzori Kilembe trail trek begins as you follow through various trails through the green Forest zone watching the colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and bird species like the Rwenzori Turaco etc. Continue on your trek till you reach the Sine camp where you stop briefly for lunch then after proceed to Kalalama camp (3,147m) for Dinner and Overnight. Kalalama Camp.

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

Morning breakfast then embark on hike to Mutunda camp (3.147m) from Kalalama hut at 9:00 am. You follow through the bamboo-mimulopsis zone on a steep ascent watching many bird species, Giant Heather trees and unique scenic vegetation terrain. You shall continue on hike with a brief break stop then continue to the heather zone through many streams including waterfalls sheltered by typical green moss vegetation. You shall reach Mutinda Camp (3.688 m) named after the Mutinda Peaks covered in the moss rocks in the afternoon and at this point, you shall rest and relax then have Dinner and Overnight at Mutinda Camp.

Day 3: Mutinda Camp to Bugata Camp

The 3rd Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Kilembe Trail, gets you closer to the towering peaks of the majestic Mountain Rwenzori as you embark with lead park ranger guides who lead you through rocky terrain and alpine vegetation.

On your hike, you shall watch many wildlife animals like the Rwenzori red duikers and rock hyraxes.

You shall continue on journey along a steep ascent and after a while, you shall view the Bugata Camp situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by towering cliffs.

When you reach here, break off to recharge their energy with a hearty meal then after have Dinner and Overnight. Bugata Camp.

Day 4: Bugata Camp to Hunwick’s Camp

After a hearty breakfast as the sun casts its golden rays over the Rwenzori Mountains, you shall embark on another day of adventure on the 4th Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Kilembe Trail. You shall continue through a diverse landscape of alpine meadows and rocky outcrops ascending steadily watching the surrounding peaks until you reach Bamwanjara Pass which is the highest point along the trek. En-route you get views of the rugged terrain, lush valleys and cascading waterfalls. Approaching the Bamwanjara Pass takes you through steeper and more challenging trails requiring you to be dedicated.

After a while, you shall reach the Hunwick’s Camp and here you shall have refreshments watching the sun casting a warm glow over the landscape then after you relax and prepare for your hike to Mountain Rwenzori. Dinner and Overnight Hunwick’s Camp.

Day 5: Hunwick’s Camp to Margherita Camp

The 5th Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Kilembe Trail, you embark on trek traversing the wet regions and small rivers flowing down from Mount Baker and the Fresh fields Pass. Continue to the Scott Elliot Pass where you leave from to Magherita Camp. This camp is covered with rocks watching breathtaking views of Mt Baker, Scott Elliot Pass and some of the Mount Stanley glaciers. You shall proceed on challenging hike reaching early in the evening then have Dinner and Overnight. While here, you get briefed about how to use ropes, harness, crampons, the hiking shoes, ice axe for breaking axes.

Day 6: Summit Day – Margherita Peak (5,109m) and Descend to Hunwick’s Camp

The 6th Day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trekking via Kilembe Trail, you get a strenuous yet rewarding hike to the Margherita Peak of Mountain Rwenzori.

You shall get up early in the morning at mid night have some precise breakfast then go on a hike to the highest point in Uganda (Margherita Peak). The Hike is challenging as you follow through rock, glacier traversing using ropes and crampons and ice axes.

This hike begins at mid night gather to begin the trek to the Margherita Peak the highest point on the Mountain. The Trek takes you though steep rocks along challenging trails that are not navigable when the glacier melts. Follow the trails some hours until you reach the Margherita Peak on the 7 days Rwenzori trekking Safari.

You enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding, take many photos at Margherita then embark on a descent back to Hunwick’s camp for dinner and an overnight. Hunwick’s Camp.

Day 7: Descent to Kilembe

The final day of the 7 Days Rwenzori Trek, you shall descend back to Kilembe at the Ranger’s Point then bid farewell to the guides and porters and later to your 4×4 vehicle to transfer you back to the lodge/ hotel or the Entebbe International Airport to board a flight back home.