Uganda · Trekking

5-Day Rwenzori Mountains Trekking Tour with the Mahoma Trail

5 Days Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a Mahoma Trail walk through the wilderness of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
02 Stay at Ruboni Community Camp at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains
03 See the bamboo and heather forest on the way to Rukenga Valley
04 Spot giant lobelias in Rukenga Valley

Sign up for this tour of the Rwenzori Mahoma Trekking Trail and enjoy a nature walk experience in the wilderness of Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Stay at Ruboni Community Camp, take the Mahoma Trail walk, head towards Omukakizza Camp, and move through the bamboo and heather forest to reach Rukenga Valley.

Continue along the ridge that leads to Rukenga Valley, where you will see giant lobelias that can grow up to 8 meters or more, as well as the everlasting flowers that are so beautiful to look at, making this a lovely spot for taking photos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Kasese, Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Kampala to Nyakalengija

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Kampala at 7 am and drive straight to Kasese-Nyakalengija, a journey of about 6 hours. There will be a stopover in Mubende for lunch.
Check in at Ruboni Community Camp, have dinner, and spend the night.

Day 02

Trek from Nyakalengija to Omukakizza Camp

Have breakfast at the camp, get all your things ready, and start the Mahoma Trail walk.
Ascend through the rainforest along the Kyambogho Ridge, where you will view the Mubuku Valley and the Rwenzori Mountains. As you move, you may see blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, birds such as the Rwenzori Turaco, and the three-horned chameleon.
Reach Omukakizza Camp, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 03

Trek to Lake Mahoma via Rukenga Valley

Have breakfast at the camp, then proceed with the trail.
Move through the bamboo and heather forest, where you may see forest elephants or their footprints in this area. You might also find them having a drink at the hot springs.
Continue along the ridge that leads to Rukenga Valley, where you will see giant lobelias that can grow up to 8 meters or more, as well as the everlasting flowers that are so beautiful to look at, making this a lovely spot for taking photos.
Reach the campsite near Lake Mahoma, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 04

Walk around Lake Mahoma and descend to Nyakalengija

Have breakfast at the camp, then walk around Lake Mahoma, the deepest lake in the Rwenzori.
Descend back through the Mpanga Ridge, which leads you to the Mubuku Valley.
Continue to Nyakalengija and finally return to Ruboni Camp. Have dinner and spend the night.

Day 05