Bukurungu trail Margharita peak Climbing

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Bukurungu trail Margharita peak Climbing - 6Summits African Expeditions, packages, tours

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Overview

When it comes to the unique trails to Summit Margherita peak is to book an adventure through Bukurungu Trail that is the latest and the new one for trekkers that like Wild Camping in the Rwenzori Mountains! 6Summits has tailored the Unique 10 Days Rwenzori Mountains Climb via Bukurungu Trail. The type of accommodation used on this 10 days Rwenzori trekking tour with Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley) is the wild camping and the porters will help you to set up the tents daily for your overnight stay in the Rwenzori Mountains. You will have two nights stay in budget lodge close to Rwenzori Mountains National Park and we normally recommend Sandton hotel I Kasese in the wilderness of Rwenzoris.

Depending on the time of arrival, you will be welcomed by the 6Summits Safari guide and start on the transfer route to Kasese which is located 370 kms from Kampala via Fort portal town, you will arrive in the evening hours and check in for dinner and overnight at Equator Snow Lodge. (Luxury) Sandton Hotel Kasese (Budget). Meals on Full board.

After Morning Breakfast, you will return to Kampala with en-route stopovers for sightseeing and arrive in Kampala at the time for lunch, enjoy the lunch before proceeding to Entebbe international airport. Optional Visit to the crafts shop in Entebbe Town. End of 10 Days Rwenzori trek Via Bukurungu Trail.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Omukorukumi at Kasanzi Gate where you will do the legal formalities of the Park, Payment of the park Entrances and later be joined by the Rangers and porters as you start the hike. During this day hike you will explore the bends west on the ridge overlooking the Kasuka and Isule valleys where you will proceed to Akebitakuli for a hot lunch , later continue to hike through the montane rain forest overlooking bamboo forested valleys where you may spot some plant species like the Disa stairssi, Scadoxus cyrtanthiflorus, Impetiens olobuse. Among the bird species to be seen during this hike include the Rwenzori Turaco and other birds as you adventure through the heather zone and reach Rwigho Camp for an overnight rest immediately after crossing River Rwigho. You will set up the camp fire and tents as the cooker will prepare dinner. The Duration for the trek is approximately 6-7 hours hike.

As the Explorer Nature, you will enjoy morning breakfast and start the trek which has the objective of conquering Margherita peak via Bukurungu trail; you will proceed to pass through the heather trees with lots of moss hanging over these trees. The is the heather zone with a lots of heather trees, scencio trees, alchemila, black berries, and many more plant species. Mostly you will spot many giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and rock shelters. You will enjoy the wild Camping at Kambeho Camp for dinner and overnight. Duration of hike is Approximately 5 – 6 hrs with a stopover for a hot lunch at Mitiyighaghire.

After breakfast, start with a climb along river Lhume; in the early morning hours of the day when still fresh and strong, climb the only steep Mughuli bypass. The vegetation along the Lake is so beautiful to catch up your eyes. Animals you might see along the trail are the Rwenzori red-duiker, rock and tree hyrax and wild pigs. You will have nature walk around the lakes and water falls to have the unique feel of this Trail. The Duration of the hike is about 6-7 hrs with a stopover for a hot lunch at Mulhalhama resting view point.

When you’re at Bukurungu East Camp, you will view the two mountains of the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi. It is a relaxing point to acclimatize for those interested in climbing the Portal Peaks which can be explored on 15 Days Rwenzori Trekking tour and Mount Gessi. You will pass the vegetation of the alchemila, several giant lobelia species and the wonderful unknown leaf looking like a human palm. You will have a stopover at Kinyamiyeye for hot Lunch and later proceed to Bukurungu East Camp and if the weather is clear, your eyes and hands on the camera will have all the main peaks of Edward on Mount Baker, Margherita peak and Alexandra on Mount Stanley, Vittorio Emanuele on Mount Speke, Kihuma on the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi at glance. Duration of Hike is 5-6 Hours

After Breakfast at your previous camp of Bukurungu East Camp, you will proceed to trek to Lake Bujuku Camp where you will proceed to join the Rwenzori Central Circuit and cross river Bujuku to the lower Bigo bog to reach Bigo camp. Check out on Climbing Bujuku Tours Begin a steep climb to reach the upper bigo bog; this camp will reward you with the beautiful view of the Magical Margherita peak. Dinner and overnight at Omukendeghe camp.

You will wake up and trek to the alpine zone and trek all the way up to the camp on the north-eastern flank of Mount Stanley. Preparing to Summit Margherita peak the next morning, you will relax on the lakes as you prepare for the unique summit to Margherita Peak the next day! Your Summit is our joy of Success. Dinner and overnight at Irene Lakes camp.

You will wake up at 2:00 am and start on the hike to summit to Margherita peak which is the highest point in Uganda, You will enjoy the glacier summit and after the summit (Photo celebration) you will return to the Bigo Camp. Return to Irene Camp for a quick lunch before climbing down to Bigo Camp for an overnight.

After breakfast you will start to descend to Mihunga gate where you will enjoy the scenic view of the Vegetation of Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival at the gate you will be again welcomed by your Safari guide, and proceed to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Equator Snow Lodge luxury, Fort motel mid range in fort portal or Sandton hotel in Kasese town

Cost

The Cost Includes

Transfers from Kampala to Kasese and back to Kampala
Hiking permit, Porters and guides, food, gas
Overnight stay in tents
Camping fees
Rwenzori Mountain Guides
Uganda Wildlife Park Entrance
Local Taxes and more

The Cost Excludes

Rwenzori Mountaineering Equipment
Flights to Uganda
Uganda Visa
Medical Insurance
AMREF Flying Doctors