Trekking Rwenzori Mountains from Germany

Trekking Rwenzori Mountains from Germany, Rwenzori mountains welcome Germany hikers, climbers, nature lovers and birders seeking to explore the beauty of the Rwenzori mountains. Climbers seeking challenging high-altitude treks visit Rwenzori for climbing Expeditions with intentions of summitting the third Africa’s highest mountain also known as the “mountains of the moon” and climbing over 16 other peaks.

Rwenzori mountains is an ideal destination for travelers who want to find new things and new heights with mystical peaks on the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. The Rwenzori Mountain located at the border of Uganda and democratic Republic of congo have got six massifs, namely Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, Mount Baker, Mount Emin, Mount Gessi and Mount Luigi Di Savoia.

How to get to Rwenzori Mountains from Germany

Rwenzori mountain is accessed by Air transport and Road transport.

By Air transport: you can book a flight through Ethiopian Airlines from Germany (Frankfurt/Munich) to Entebbe international airport and book another domestic flight through Aero link from Entebbe airport to Kasese airstrip that takes about 45 minutes then you are picked by our driver guide and transfer to the Rwenzori Mountain starting point.

By Road transport: you access Rwenzori by road transport through the mubende-fort portal road to Kasese covering about 375 km and 6-8 hours, or via Mbarara- Kasese route.

Trekking Rwenzori Mountains from Germany/best time.

You can trek the Rwenzori any time of the year, but the best month when the trails are dry starts from June to August and December to February, during these months there is less rains with clear skies. The wet season starts from march to may and October to November.

Trekking Rwenzori Mountains from Germany/ Trekking Routes

 Rwenzori mountain has got three trekking routes; namely central circuit trail, kilembe trail and Bukurungu trail.

Central circuit trail 

Central circuit trail is the shortest, easiest and commonly used trail that starts at mihunga gate 1651 meters in nyakalengijo. The trail takes you through the five vegetation zones of the Rwenzori and takes 7 days of trekking to margherita peak.

Kilembe trail

This trail is located in the southern part of the mountain that is known for challenging terrains but so rewarding to climbers that needs to challenge themselves. The route starts from kilembe taking 8 days of trekking to margherita peak. The trail is also known for having the best mountain huts offering comfortable accommodations.

Bukurungu trail

The newly and now most sang trail for climbers looking for new mountain experience and exploring the untouched beauty of the Rwenzori Mountain. This route is the only route that offers mountain camping in tents in the Rwenzori. The route starts from omukorukumi at the bukurungu eco camp.

Rwenzori mountain vegetation

The Rwenzori has got 5 vegetation zones; includes montane forest zone, bamboo zone, heather zone, afro alpine zone and the rocky/glacier zone. Each vegetation zone has different altitudes and different plant species.

Trekking Rwenzori Mountains from Germany

Rwenzori Wildlife

Rwenzori mountain harbors a variety of wildlife species and these includes; forest elephants, rock hyrax, forest warthogs, duikers and primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and many more.

Birds

Rwenzori mountain is among the important birding Areas (IBA) harboring over 217 bird species and 17 Albertine endemic bird species like the Abyssinian thrush, montane sooty boubou, barred long tailed cuckoo, Rwenzori turaco, handsome francolins, long eared owl, Rwenzori batis, lagden’s bush shrike, white starred robin, blue headed sunbird, strange weaver birds, slender billed starling, lammergeiers, cinnamon chested bee-eater, golden winged sunbird, flycatchers, greenbuls, barbets, Rwenzori apalis, crimson wings, red chested cuckoo, Rwenzori batis, white browed robin chat, African paradise flycatcher, regal sun bird, malachite sunbird and many more.

What to pack for Rwenzori mountains trip from Germany

A rightful packing list of gear is essential for a successful trekking experience. Here is a list of trekking gear for the Rwenzori trekking

• Sleeping bag
• Harness
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Water pants
• Trekking poles
• Crampons
• Helmet

• Rope
• Water proof gloves
• Headlamps
• Ice axe
• Ascenders/jumar
• Camping Tent
• Camping mattress
• Rain jacket
• Rubber boots
• Snow glasses
• gaiters

some trekking gear can be hired from local trekking agency in kasese or kampala.

where to stay during your Rwenzori Mountains trekking trip from Germany.

For climbers flying in from Germany and Entebbe international airport, you can spend your first night in Entebbe and take the first flight to kasese airstrip in the morning for transfer to the Rwenzori mountains park gate depending on your booked Rwenzori mountains hiking trail.

Entebbe has a range of accommodation from backpacker accommodation, Airbnb, homestays, budget hotel, midrange accommodation and the luxury hotels that provide spectacular views of Lake VICTORIA. 

There are also comfort accomodations  near the Rwenzori mountains in Kasese from budget to luxury rooms. The accommodations include; Sandton hotel, margherita hotel, Bwiranda hotel, Ngabu hotel, kanamba invent hotel, Ruboni community camp, snow heights lodge, tropical savanna lodge any many more.

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