8 Days adventureFrom $3,200 / person
Rwenzori Mountains Trek — Margherita Peak
The Mountains of the Moon
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Overview
The Rwenzoris are among Africa's most mysterious ranges — permanently snow-capped despite sitting on the equator. Trek through giant heathers, lobelias, and groundsels on the way to Margherita Peak at 5,109m.
Duration
8 Days
Type
Adventure
Rating
4.9 / 5
Group
Private & Group
Trip Highlights
🏔️ Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m) — third highest point in Africa
🌿 Giant heathers and lobelias found nowhere else on earth
❄️ Permanent glaciers on the equator
🐒 Rwenzori colobus monkey in the lower forest zone
🌤️ Views of the Congo basin from the summit ridge
Day-by-Day Itinerary
8 daysGear check, porter briefing, overnight at Ibanda hut.
Ibanda Hut (1,560m)
Meals: B, L, D
What's Included
✓ Included
- Park entry and trekking fees
- Professional mountain guide and porters
- All hut accommodation on the mountain
- All meals during the trek
- Crampons and rope for the summit section
- Summit certificate
✗ Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory for high-altitude trekking)
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guides and porters
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need mountaineering experience?↓
The Rwenzori is a serious trek but not a technical climb until the final summit day. Good fitness and some hiking experience are required. The summit day requires crampons on snow and ice.
What is the best time to trek?↓
December to February and June to August are the driest months. The Rwenzoris are wet year-round, but these windows offer the best conditions.
From
$3,200/person