Weismann Peak Hike

6

days

Weismann Peak Hike - 6Summits African Expeditions, packages, tours

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Overview

Weismann Expeditions into Rwenzori Mountains? Don’t miss the chance to trek Luigi Di Savoia peak in Rwenzori on an expeditious adventure with local experts guide from 6Summits that has been leading trips to the Rwenzori Mountains National park with strong Partnership with the local Community.

You will head to the park head office for briefing and orientation about Rwenzori Central Circuit, the oldest trail in the Rwenzori Mountains that are used by Duke the Abruzzi for summit to Weismann peak on Mount Luigi Di Savoia. We recommend spending the night at the hotels close to park offices like Ruboni community Camp, Rwenzori base Camp, and Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel. Your trek departs from Nyakalengija at approximately 9:00-9:30 am, meet with your hiker guide, porters for your 6 days Rwenzori trek to Weismann peak, before setting off on foot to Rwenzori Mountains National Park’s Main gate, to begin with your central circuit trekking adventure. Today’s walk is approximately 8km, which may take about 5-7 hours to reach the first hut of Nyabitaba at 2651m.

After an early morning breakfast, you will follow the trail from Nyabitaba to John Matte, Cross over Kurt Schuffer, lying between Bujuku and Mubuku river, after which you will continue trekking over slippery moss covered and steep rocks a alongside bamboo mixed with montane forest. The forest contains various bird species that you may spot as you trek through the forest, continuing up to Nyamileju rock shelter, where you will have your lunch break. Enjoy remarkable views of mount Stanley and Mount Speke (only on a clear day). Proceed to john Matte hut through the alpine forest, arriving at the hut in the afternoon for dinner, next day’s briefing and an overnight stay.

As it’s known that the ultimate goal on 6 Days Weismann peak hike is the summit to Mount Luigi Di Savoia, you will face the challenge on this day and summit to Weisman’s Peak trail, far more challenging than any of the other major Rwenzori trek - especially when it rains, you will set off at 4:00am following muddy and steep rocky trails to the summit, though there is a lot of scrambling. You will be allowed to have your lunch break as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Peaks surrounding. You will then slope back to Kitandara hut for reaching in the evening for dinner and an overnight sleep.

After an early morning breakfast, spend your entire 6-8 hours’ trekking along the base of Mount Baker which is quite slippery. Ascend steeply up the head wall that spreads from the base of Mount Baker, as you proceed towards the southern side of Mountain Rwenzori to the Fresh field pass. Continue with the long stretch of the muddy trail, trekking through the Kabamba, Akhendahi and rock shelters of Bujongolo- the base camp for the historic expeditions by Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Proceed with your trek along the Kabamba trail and later arrive at Guy Yeoman, which is established at the banks of river Mubuku. Dinner and overnight at the Guy Yeoman hut.

On this last day of your 6 days Rwenzori hike; you will descend to Nyabitaba hut, after your early morning breakfast passing through the Bamboo forest. You enjoy great sightings of beautiful flowers and plants, bamboo forests and Kinchuchu and Mubuku Rivers, not forgetting the Kabamba falls. Arrive at Nyabitaba hut after a 4 hours’ trek, after which you will briefly spend 40 minutes visiting Lake Mahoma. Return to the hut after after Lake Mahoma exploration and embark on your trek to Nyakalengijja where you will meet your guide to transfer you back to your hotel

Cost

The Cost Includes

Rwenzori Hiking Permit
Rwenzori Porters
Chef
Park Entrance
Accommodation in the Huts