Besides gorilla safaris, Africa Adevnture Safaris also organize mountaineering tours to the Rwenzoris and Mount Elgon to reward travelers with more Adventurous experience. These trips offer the “Ultimate Mountain Trekking experience” to both professional and amateur climbers. Fortunately, mountaineering safaris are available all year round and can be customized to meet and satisfy every travelers interests. Mountain climbing begin with a briefing at the starting point and travelers are reminded to follow the guide lines as given by rangers to ensure a successful Uganda tour experience.
Popular Mountain Hiking Safaris in Uganda
Depart for Mount Elgon situated in the Eastern part of Uganda. The Mountain has the largest surface areas of any extinct volcano in the world. Mount Elgon is endowed with the most beautiful caves, cliffs, gorges and waterfalls in the country
Mountain Ruwenzori offers a memorable experience to both experienced and ordinary hikers.The Ruwenzoris consist of six peaks with permanent snow caps and three glaciers. The highest being Margherita peak is the third highest peak in the all of Africa.
After a heavy breakfast, you will be transferred to the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services at Nyakalengija to get the necessary equipment for hiking with guides and porters, and later set off for the 5-7 hours hike to Nyabitaba Hut. The trail follows the Mubuku River crossing recent landslide areas.
Begin the day by approaching the Rwenzori mountaineering services (RMS) head offices early in order to hire equipment and arrange for guides and porters. at once hiking starts from the park headquarters 1,646 meters to Nyabitaba a distance of 10 Km takes 4- 5 hours and an ascent of 1200 meters.
A 7 days best of Rwanda Highlights. Depart from Kampala and drive through the towns of Masaka and Mbarara. Stop briefly in either towns for lunch continue to Kasese which is the home to the “Mountains of the moon.” Relax and stay overnight at Hotel Margherita.
