Wild camping in the Rwenzori mountains
Wild camping in the Rwenzori mountains is one of the most adventurous and rewarding experience to undertake while in the Rwenzoris. We have 2 trails for camping in the Rwenzori mountains, the Mahoma loop trail and the bukurungu wilderness camping trail.
Camping in the Rwenzori mountains involves pitching tents on open grounds and pitching tents in wooden huts along the trail, with options for both birding, trekking and climbing adventures.
Trekking to mahoma loop in the Rwenzori mountains is another enjoying journey through the montane forests, bamboo forests and the heather zone where to sight birds like the Rwenzori batis, white browed robin chat, Rwenzori turaco, ross’s turaco, mountain buzzards, ring necked dove and many more birds. Mahoma loop trail takes you to the mahoma lake one of the deepest lakes in the Rwenzori mountains.
The Rwenzori mountains are home to a range of wildlife including the rare mountain elephants, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkey , Rwenzori duikers and the rock hyrax.
The bukurungu wilderness camping trail is a pristine trek that has camping grounds and huts before joining the central circuit trail. Bukurungu trail is for trekkers who wants to trek the Rwenzori off the beaten path while they immerse in the biodiversity of the mountains.
The Rwenzori mountains are located on the Uganda and Democratic republic of Congo boarder in the East African region .
The Rwenzori mountains is famously known as the mountains of the moon because of its snow capped peaks , stunning sceneries and unique flora and fauna.
Camping is done in designated areas and restricted inorder to protect the environment and trekkers should make sure that they have appropriate trekking equipment and clothing such as rain boots, gloves, hiking boots, sleeping bags, helmets, rain gear and warm layers.
Before you start trekking or camping in the Rwenzori mountains, the tour operator must provide a trekking permit from the Uganda wildlife authorities. It is mandatory to hire a local guide and a game ranger for your safety and to help you navigate the challenging terrain and it is not recommended to hike alone in the Rwenzori mountains.
Wild camping in the Rwenzori mountains requires careful planning and safety precautions. Always follow your guide’s instructions, stay on designated trails and avoid straying off to unknown areas.
The Rwenzori mountains offer challenging trekking routes because of the land scapes with high altitude and steep terrains formed in the mountain ranges.
If you want to stretch your legs and muscles, and have some experience hiking at high altitude, then you need to book one of the hiking routes taking you to the wonderland heights of margherita peak at 5,109 meters on mount stanley .
Our experienced guides will guide you through the terrain to see that you enjoy all the vegetaion zones of the Rwenzoris and conquering the highest point of Uganda and the third highest mountain on the African continent.
Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel Limited will take you through all camping routes to the Rwenzori mountains.
