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Climbing Mount Rwenzori - 5 Days
offered by supplier M18033 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Uganda
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 650 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1150 US Dollar (USD)
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The Rwenzoris, Africa’s mountains of the Moon have been described so by Guy Yeoman, because they are believed to be the Lunae Montes predicted by ancient Greeks to be the source of the River Nile. More recently, the mountains have been associated with European explorers some of whose names are given to the highest peaks. 'The Mountains of the Moon', are a chain of remote fold mountains, set in the very heart of Africa.
They contain some of East Africa's most lush and unusual vegetation together with beautiful lakes. The main summit, Margherita, 5109m, stands above the Stanley Plateau, the largest glaciated area on the continent. Looking west, you can see the endless expanse of the Congo jungle, from the east mist and clouds boil up over the Lake Victoria basin in Uganda, sometimes enveloping the range for several days.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala - Kasese.
A full Scenic days drive from Kampala takes you across the Equator and through the Rift valley to your overnight stop at Kasese.
Days 2 - 4: Trekking days.
Assisted by guides and porters you hike up to one of the Seven intermediate stages. There is a great diversity of vegetation, the chance of sporting some wild animals and breath taking views. The route chosen for you will be based on the skill and experience you have. Camp cook will prepare meals and accommodation is in mountain huts or tents.
Day 5: Return to Kampala.
Make a slow descent into Kampala via Mbarara passing through small villages with their Ankole Cattle and viewing numerous mattock plantations arriving in Kampala late afternoon.
* NB: This package can be extended to 10-12 days depending on how high one would like to climb. If you are serious climbers Baker (15889) and Margarita (16763 ft) peaks are worth visit.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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