Uganda · Trekking

10-Day Rwenzori Mountains Trek in Uganda with Alpine Camp Stays

10 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter countless bird species and their melodious songs
02 Trek through lush bamboo forests, waterfalls, and alpine zones
03 Witness breathtaking landscapes, lakes, and majestic peaks
04 Follow a varied return route through the Bugata area and Nyamwamba valley

Embark on a 10-day wildlife expedition in Uganda from Entebbe Airport, journeying through meadows, bamboo forests, and alpine zones in the Rwenzori Mountains. Discover an array of birdlife, moss-covered waterfalls, stunning lakes, and majestic peaks along the trail. The route combines mountain trekking with remarkable natural scenery before ending with a memorable souvenir walk.

To the chorus of exotic birds and the chameleons we meet on the way, we begin our trekking day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Entebbe, Kasese, Kyaninga, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to Kasese

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer 110 km to Kasese at 1778 m.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Trek from Kyanjuka to Sine Camp

Early rise and start from Kyanjuka (1450 m). After an hour of travel, we will complete several formalities at UWA and begin the trek. On this day, we will cross meadows and ferns, see countless varieties of birds, and hear their singing.

Overnight in the hut at BL Sine Camp (2596 m).

Day 03

Climb to Mutinda Base Camp

The route starts with a steep climb and high steps into the Bamboo zone. In bad weather, leggings or rubber boots will come in handy here. We continue along the ridge, with descents and ascents through streams, passing waterfalls covered with moss. We admire the abundance of the forest and arrive for the night. In your free time, you can relax or climb to the observation deck (1.5 hours up).

Overnight in a hut.

Day 04

Cross into the Alpine Zone to Bugata Camp

We move into the Alpine zone, crossing the Mutinda Valley. We reach the Namusangi Valley (3840 m), which ends with fantastic waterfalls and views of the Mutinda peaks. Bugata Camp is located overlooking Lake Copello and Weismann Peak.

Overnight in a hut.

Day 05

Challenging Trek to Margaret Base Camp

This is the most difficult day, with about 9 hours on the trail. The route passes the Kitandara lakes and ascends through Scott Elliott Pass (4335 m) to the overnight camp. The camp is located on a flat area protected by rocks.

Overnight in a hut.

Day 06

Descent to Hanvik Base Camp

Descent to BC Hanvik (3974 m).

Overnight in a hut.

Day 07

Return via Bugata to Kiharo Base Camp

Our return trip will be different from the ascent route in order to get the most out of the trek, passing through the Bugata area around Lake Bugata and the tributary of the Kopello. Crossing the Nyamwamba Valley, you can observe thick giant ground grass with dense undergrowth and moss. We will pass through areas where glaciers melted millions of years ago, and today the remaining large stones are a reminder of this.

Overnight in a hut.

Day 08

Descend to Samalira Camp

To the chorus of exotic birds and the chameleons we meet on the way, we begin our trekking day. We cross several valleys and streams to Kyalavula, and from here we admire Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We arrive for the night at a camp in a closed valley at the top of waterfalls.

Overnight in a hut.

Day 09

Final Descent to Kasese

We descend a long ridge through bamboo forests to the ranger post at Kasese. We then head to the hotel and celebrate the end of the trek.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10

Souvenir Walk and Departure to Entebbe

Souvenir walk in the morning, and after lunch departure or an early flight to Entebbe International Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Scott Elliott Pass, Kitandara lakes, Lake Copello, Weismann Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Entebbe 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel accommodation in double rooms. The duration of the stay depends on the schedule.
Accommodation in shelters. The duration of the stay depends on the schedule.
All transfers according to the program.
Three meals a day throughout the program, with dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last day.
All necessary permits and registrations.
A lead guide throughout the program and assistant guides on the day of the ascent (based on 1 guide for 3 clients - this does not mean that the group will be divided into small groups). We have no limit on the number of attempts to climb as a group.
Group equipment (ropes, ice screws, walkie-talkies, satellite navigators, etc.).