Tour Details

Tour Details

7 Days Mt. Rwenzori Hiking Uganda Safari

7 Days Mt. Rwenzori Hiking Uganda Safari

Uganda
7 Days 6 Nights

From $1100/person

About

7 Days Mount Rwenzori hiking Uganda Safari will take you to Mt Rwenzori National Park for mountain trekking. The hike will take you to Weismann’s Peak which is 4,620 metres and the Stella Peak that is 4,626 metres. The highest summit of Mount Rwenzori is Margherita Peak standing at 5,109m above sea level and was recognized as a world heritage site in 2008. Mt Rwenzori is a block mountain formed by the up faulted rocks through the floor of the Western Rift Valley. It was named the “Mountains of the Moon” by the Alexandrine geographer Ptolemy in AD 150. Mt Rwenzori was placed on the map on 24th May 1888 by the explorer Henry Stanley who labeled it ‘Ruwenzori’, a local word in the Bakozo tribe meaning 'Rain-Maker'. The oldest person to reach Margherita Peak was Ms. Beryl Park, aged 78 years, in 2010. Mt Rwenzori is found in western Uganda along the border of Uganda and DR Congo, boasting the third highest point in Africa. Mt Rwenzori Mountains National Park is home to over 217 recorded bird species, with 19 of them being Albertine Rift endemics, and about 70 mammal species.

Tour Itinerary

Package Includes

  • Transportation for 7 days in 4X4 WD and air-conditioned safari vehicle (Safari land cruiser/Safari van)
  • Fuel for 7 days
  • English speaking driver guide for 7 days
  • Bottled mineral water throughout your safari
  • All en-route meals
  • Accommodation for 6 nights
  • Full board meal plan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • All park entrance fees and activities
  • All government applicable taxes
  • Porter/helper
  • UWA ranger guide
  • A visit to Sezibwa falls
  • 5 days Mount Elgon mountaineering
  • A visit to Sipi falls
  • Half day white water rafting
  • The source of the river Nile

Package does not include:

  • Domestic and international flights
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs and gifts
  • Laundry and telephone services
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel entry visa

Rwenjura Tours Limited is a renowned Eco-tourism Destination Management Company, specializing in delivering unforgettable safaris and tours in Uganda and across the East Africa region.

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