11 Days Rwenzori Mountain Trekking Safari

Bestriding the border between Uganda and the D.R. Congo, the underrated, isolated, little-known and less frequently climbed Rwenzori Mountains is top-notch hiking destination that offer treks through varied and stunning landscapes. It is Africa’s third-highest summit (5,109m A.S.L), the best kept secret for trekkers with crowds-free hiking and a sense of true wilderness. Regarded as the Mountains of the Moon, this is a UNESCO World Heritage site and contains much of Africa’s permanent ice. Rwenzori will give you incredible varied mountain scenery as you trek from tropical rainforest, through alpine valleys to the glaciers. Although Rwenzori is not as high as Kilimanjaro, it requires greater technical skills and a good degree of stamina to cope with the rapid gains in altitude.

Under the watchful eye of your experienced mountain guides, trek through Giant Lobelia forests along the remote Kilembe Trail, experience pristine tropical rainforests of gargantuan fig trees with blue monkeys. In the bamboo zone, delight in the diverse flora, discover remote alpine valleys and glacial landscapes and marvel at views from the summit of Margherita Peak (5109m). Each day, you will hike between well insulated campsites with static tents that have enough beds and comfortable mattresses. Each day will begin with a simple breakfast that is rich in proteins to give you energy, and end with a hot cup of coffee or tea to warm you from the freezing temperatures.