RWENZORI MOUNTAIN HIKING/CLIMBING - 6 DAYS (ITSU 558)

A trip to Rwenzori Mountains National Park which sits on the Uganda border with the Congo (Zaire) provides a unique opportunity to visit "The Mountains of the Moon', legendary home of renowned author Rider Haggard's "She". There are dense forests, eerie misty slopes, crater lakes, and giant vegetation and high bove soar snowy peaks - some of the highest in Africa. At Intime Sightseers Safaris we offer you the chance to hike on the intermediate slopes or climb to the summits. The Rwenzori Mountaineering Service provides basic equipment as well as experienced guides and porters, but the enthusiast may want to bring his own specialised equipment.

DAY 1: A scenic day's travelling from Kampala takes you across the equator and throughout the Rift Valley to your overnight stop at Kasese. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Margharita.

DAY 1-5: Assisted by guides and porters you hike up to one of seven intermediate stages. There is a great diversity of vegetation, the chance of spotting some wild animals and breathtaking views. The route chosen for you will be based on your skills and experience. Camp cooks will prepare meals and accommodation is in mountain huts or tents.

DAY 6: Return to Kampala via Mbarara passing through small villages with their Ankole cattle and viewing numerous matoke plantations, arriving in the late afternoon.

N.B. This package can be extended to 8-10-12days depending on how high one would like to climb. If you are a serious climber, Baker (15,889ft) and Margherita (16,763) Peaks are worth the visit. There are numerous rugged cliffs for which rock climbing equipment is needed.

A note for Climbers: We recommend you bring your favourite climbing equipment, stout walking shoes, warm clothing for nights, sleeping bags, sun-glasses, sun-screens, etc. please request full details when booking.