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AFRICA > EAST AFRICA
13 DAYS
10 DAY TREK
3 NIGHTS HOTEL
9 NIGHTS PERMANENT CAMP
12 BREAKFASTS, 11 LUNCHES & 10 DINNERS
IMAGE: Rwenzori Mountains Uganda
mountains of the moon
an incredible trek up africa's third highest peak
GRADE | ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ EXPLORATORY TREK
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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highlights
• Marvel at views from the summit of Margherita Peak (5109m)
• Trek in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Rwenzori Mountains, a source of the River Nile
• Discover remote alpine valleys and glacial landscapes
• Experience pristine tropical rainforests
• Trek through Giant Lobelia forests
along the remote Kilembe Trail
• Delight in the diverse flora of the region
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Entebbe Airport, transfer to Kampala
2 | Drive to Kasese and preparation 3 | Commence
trek 4/11 | Trek and climb in Rwenzori National Park to Margherita (5109m) , the highest peak in the range. On the descent we have the option to climb to Mutinda
Lookout on Mutinda Peak 12 | Complete trek and return to Kasese 13 | To Kampala, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights in good quality hotels on a twinshare basis • 9 nights fully supported camping in permanent camps on a multishare basis with camp bed or mattress GUIDES: English speaking local guide • Rwenzori Mountain Guide and park ranger • experienced local guides, cook and camp crew TRANSPORT: airport transfers (day 1 and 13 only) • private transport EQUIPMENT: group camping equipment (sleeping bag not included) • group climbing gear (includes ropes, crampons, harness and ice axe) PLUS: porters to carry personal and group equipment • Rwenzori trekking permits and mountain rescue fees valued at US$350
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: RWE
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WHEN TO GO
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Rwanda
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