Mountains of the Moon
Uganda
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An incredible trek up Africa's third highest peak
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From 01/06/2024 to 12/01/2026
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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.
12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinnersairport transfers (day 1 and 13 only)3 nights in good quality hotels on a twinshare basis9 nights fully supported camping in permanent camps on a multishare basis with camp bed and mattressgroup camping equipment (sleeping bag not included)group climbing gear (includes ropes, crampons, harness and ice axe)English speaking local guide *Rwenzori Mountain Guide and park rangerexperienced local guides, cook and camp crewporters to carry personal and group equipmentRwenzori trekking permits and mountain rescue fees valued at US$350private transportWe stay in permanent camps whilst on trek, with camps comprising of hut-like structures.
Each one has capacity for 6-8 people, sleeping in individual camp beds (sleeping bags NOT included).
Group Size: 2 - 8.
Mountaineering.
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The Rwenzori Mountains, or the Mountains of the Moon, are easily Africa's best kept secret. Rarely visited and isolated, they contain much of Africa's permanent ice and the most varied mountain scenery as we climb from tropical rainforest, through alpine valleys to the glaciers. Our trek in the Rwenzori includes a challenging ascent on Margherita (5109m), Africa's 3rd highest mountain. This is a demanding ascent with muddy conditions and variable weather almost guaranteed. The real beauty of the trip is the ascent up the Kilembe route where the diverse flora in the forests and valleys includes giant heather, lobelia, groundsels and exuberant ferns. Under the watchful eye of our experienced mountain guides, we attempt the final ascent up to the summit of Margherita, which will require us to rope up and use crampons. However scaling the actual peak is more of a hard scramble than a climb and the exhilaration of reaching the top is enormous, as you look across Albert Peak to the Congo then east across the chain of the Rwenzori Mountains.
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