Central Circuit Rwenzori Mountians Trekking

After morning breakfast, Move from John Matte hut across the Bujuku River to the lower Bigo bog. A steep section past the hut leads to upper to Bigo and half of this a boardwalk has been constructed. You will have a lunch break at a beautiful narrow stream at the upper end of this bog. The southern end of the lake is in a majestic setting, with Mt. Baker to the South, Mt. Stanley to the west and Mt. Speke to the north. Dinner and overnight stay at Bujuku Hut.

Leave Bujuku hut to a new trail. This trail rises and falls twice before finally climbing steeply about 14,345 ft (4,372 m) to Scott Elliot Pass. While at the steepest section a short strong ladder will help us get by. The ladder will lead to Elena Hut 14,700 ft (4,430 m). You will then continue straight. A few steps below the pass, there is a sheltered spot for a very good break before Elena Hut. This is the base camp for climbing 16,763 feet/5,109m to Margherita peak in the Mt.Stanly Complex and requires an additional day, in case the weather is bad. It can rain, snow, and wind can blow in any season.

If you are aiming at Margherita peak (5109m), you will continue to the base of the Stanley Glacier. To reach the summit of Margherita, it will take you about 5-7 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Note that this climb is for only physically fit and technical climbers. Climb on to the glacier, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita, the highest peak of the Rwenzoris. Given the high altitude and the tough conditions even if you do not reach the peak, don’t get disappointed. Prepare for your return through the Scott-Elliot pass, where there are spectacular views back to Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke and down to the Kitandara Lakes. After the trail that takes you through an alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend past the Kitandara Lakes for dinner and overnight stay at the Kitandara Hut

Today, from Guy Yeoman, take on the trail that ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mount Baker and continuing along the southern side of the mountain to Fresh field Pass. At this point, you can see the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long trail passing the rock shelter at Bujongolo, the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Overnight at Ruboni Community Camp.

The guide will pick you up from the camp in the morning after your breakfast and drive you back to Kampala to the airport for your flight back home.