Transportation

Bus, Airlines
Accomodation

3 Stars Hotels
Maximum Altitude

5,416 metres
Departure from

entebbe
Best season

Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type

Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals

All meals during the trek
Language

English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Fitness level

Easy to Moderate
Group Size

2-15
Minimum Age

12
Maximum Age

65

Overview

The 10 Days Mountain Rwenzori Trekking & Hiking Adventure will unveil to you rare Natural beauty and serenity, it will offer you various breathtaking activities that will last a life time. This Safari will start with a pick up from Entebbe International Airport and thereafter you will drive to the Rwenzori Mountains dubbed as “The Mountains of the Moon” for a thrilling Hiking experience which will take 8 days.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is located in Western Uganda and it is famous for its Mountain Hiking up to the highest peak “Magherita.” The mountain has the 3rd highest peak in Africa with 5109m above sea level and it is home to 70 mammal species including Elephants, Giant forest hog, Rwenzori Otter, duikers, bushbucks, and also primates such as blue monkeys, Angola colobus monkey, black-and-white colobus monkeys and Chimpanzees. The park is also home to about 217 bird species like Rwenzori turaco, Rwenzori batis, long eared fowl, handsome francolin, giant heather among other bird species.

Highlights

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel – Drive to Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Day 2: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Hike to Nyabitaba Hut (2651)
Day 3: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Hike to John Matte Hut (3380)
Day 4: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Hike to Bujuku Hut (3962m)
Day 5: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Hike to Elena Hut (4541)
Day 6: Rwenzori Mountains National Park –Hike to Magherita Peak (5109) – Descend to Kitandara Hut (4027)
Day 7: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Descend to Guy Yeoman (3450)
Day 8: Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Descend to Nyakalengija (1615)
Day 9: Drive to Fort Portal for Relaxation
Day 10: Drive back to Entebbe International Airport or your Hotel

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

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How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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