10-Days Rwenzori Trek to Margherita Peak via the Bukurungu Trail
Tour Overview
Discover an extraordinary 7-day trek through the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, following the spectacular Bukurungu Trail to Margherita Peak (5,109 m), Uganda’s highest summit. This adventurous route combines dramatic mountain scenery, pristine forests, alpine valleys, waterfalls, giant lobelias, and breathtaking views of the Mountains of the Moon.
The journey culminates with the challenging ascent of Margherita Peak, where reaching the summit is a truly rewarding achievement. The Bukurungu Trail offers an adventurous and less-traveled experience, making this trek ideal for hikers seeking a memorable wilderness adventure and an authentic exploration of the Rwenzori’s remarkable landscapes.
Seasonal Months & Best Time to Travel
Highlighted months indicate the peak/optimal seasonal period for this tour.
Day-by-Day Summary
| Days | Main Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
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Entebbe International Airport | ViaVia Entebbe | Full Board FB |
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Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Margherita Peak | Bwiranda Hotel | Full Board FB |
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Kasanzi Camp | Kasanzi Camp | Full Board FB |
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KAMBEHO 3600 M.A.S.L | Kambeho Camp | Full Board FB |
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LAMIA CAMP 3750 M.A.S.L. | Mughuli Camp Trek | Full Board FB |
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Lake Bukurungu Camp | Bigo Camp | Full Board FB |
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Irine Lake Camp at 4,495 m | Irene Lakes Camp | Full Board FB |
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Margherita Peak – 5,109 m | Bujuku Camp | Full Board FB |
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John Matte Camp – 3,505 m | Kaswa Farm Lodge | Full Board FB |
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Entebbe International Airport | No accommodation | Half Board HB |
Tour Quick Facts
Tour Class
Budget Tour :This safari includes comfort-focused hand-picked lodges and camps.
Group Type
Shared group tour : Join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Start Day
Can start any day :If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Customization
Can be customized :Request minor changes to accommodations and destinations.
Single Travelers
Suitable for single travelers : Solo travelers can join, requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 8 years :Children and families are welcome under parental guidance.
Tour Rates & Pricing
Below are our rates for travelers visiting as a group. Discounts are available for larger parties, making group travel more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you are planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a special event with colleagues, our group rates are designed to offer better value while keeping the experience comfortable and convenient. Please contact us for more details on pricing, availability, and any special arrangements for your group.
- Per Person Pricing:All rates listed are per person and do not include international flights.
- Solo Travel: Solo travelers are welcome; however, the tour requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 8 and above are allowed and discounted. Free entrance fees apply for children under 6 years old.
Please Note: All rates are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and any updates to park fees, taxes, or tourism levies. We recommend contacting us directly to confirm pricing for your specific travel dates and group size.
Group Pricing Rates
| Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
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| $1,830 | $1,602 | $1,476 | $1,430 | $1,350 | $1,300 | $1,260 |
Day by Day Experience
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to ViaVia Guesthouse
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative from Jairos adventure . After a short briefing about your Uganda adventure, you will be transferred to ViaVia Guesthouse, conveniently located in Entebbe.
The journey is short and relaxing, giving you time to settle in and recover from your flight. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the guesthouse. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to relax or take a short walk around Entebbe.
Entebbe International Airport
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ViaVia Entebbe
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Included Activities & Experiences
Entebbe – Fort Portal – Rwenzori Mountains
After an early breakfast at ViaVia Guesthouse, depart Entebbe for the scenic journey westwards towards the Rwenzori Mountains. The drive takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing through towns, plantations, and rolling landscapes.
Enjoy lunch en route, then continue to Fort Portal, known for its green tea and coffee plantations, crater lakes, and spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains. From Fort Portal, proceed towards the Rwenzori Mountains trekking base, where you will check in at your reserved accommodation and prepare for the trek.
Take the evening to relax, organize your trekking equipment, and attend a short briefing with your guide about the upcoming Central Circuit Trail to Margherita Peak.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park – Margherita Peak
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Bwiranda Hotel
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START THE HIKE TO KASANZI CAMP (2310M) RWENZORI-BUKURUNGU TRAIL
As a long travel the previous day from Entebbe to Kasese, you wake up at 8am and have your breakfast before you drive to the starting point at Omukorukumi for briefing and check your equipment and other necessities before the hike, the starting point to the Mountain, It is from here that you meet the Guides, chef and porters that escort you to the Higher peaks, This day you walk through Coffee plantations, homesteads, schools and interact with local Bakonzo people the inhabitants of the Rwenzori mountains.
The trail which bends west on the ridge overlooking the Kasuka and Isule valleys and onward to Kebitakuli for a rest while and take a breath and thereafter, hike through the montane rain forest overlooking bamboo forested valleys. Encounter plant species like the Disa stairssi, Scadoxus cyrtanthiflorus, Impetiens apiculata and spot or hear calls of black and white colubus monkeys, The Rwenzori Turaco and other birds. On trail you will spot chimpanzee nests and droppings or hear their calls. The trail will lead you through the heather zone and reach Kasanzi Camp for an overnight. It will take you only 5-6 hours.
Kasanzi Camp
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Kasanzi Camp
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KAMBEHO 3600 M.A.S.L
After breakfast, the trail takes you through the heather trees (Ericathiasis) with lots of moss hanging over these trees. There is the heather zone with lots of heather trees, scencio trees, alchemila, black berries, and many more plant species. While on trail you will be able to spot black and white Colobus monkeys, Varvet monkeys, sun birds, the Rwenzori turaco a rare beautiful bird in the park. On this day you will see lots of giant lobelias, everlasting flowers and rock shelters. Over-night at Kambeho Camp. This hike will take you 5 – 6 hrs with a stopover for lunch along the trail.
KAMBEHO 3600 M.A.S.L
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Kambeho Camp
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LAMIA CAMP 3750 M.A.S.L.
After breakfast, start with a climb along river Lhume, in the early morning hours of the day when still fresh and strong with urge to climb the only steep Mughuli bypass. As you think of slopping down to Lake Mughuli which is within MTN network coverage to give you a chance to call friends and family members about the beauty and experience encountered on the trail.
There are several short peaks which one can easily climb depending upon what time you have arrived in the camp and how you feel. 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. Around the camp, you can have a self guided walk to explore the water falls. The approximate time taken from Kambeho to Mughuli Camp is about 6-7hrs hike with a stopover at Mulhalhama resting view point.
LAMIA CAMP 3750 M.A.S.L.
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Mughuli Camp Trek
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LAKE BUKURUNGU CAMP 4091 M.A.S.L/BIGO CAMP /3442 M.A.S.L
This camp is set in the heart of 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 and Mount Gessi. 5 hours from Lamia camp takes you through a very gentle crossing passing the vegetation of the alchemila, several giant lobelia species and the wonderful and unknown leaf looking like human palm. From Lamia Camp to Bukurungu Camp will take you 3 – 4hrs.. On this day if the weather is clear, your eyes and hands on the camera will have all the main peaks of Edward on Mount Baker, Margherita and Alexadra on Mount Stanley, Vittorio Emanuela on Mount Speke, Kihuma on the Portal Peaks and Mount Gessi at glance. If you are heading to the peaks then you will descend to Bigo camp which takes between 1-2hours.
Lake Bukurungu Camp
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Bigo Camp
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IRINE LAKE CAMP 4495 M.A.S.L/ ELENA CAMP 4541 M.A.S.L
After A Cup Of Coffee Get Set Off To Irene Lakes Camp Through The Beautiful Valley Filled With Giant Lobelias, Giant Heather Trees, Groundsels, Helichrysum And Lots Of Stunning Waterfalls, Finally You Find Yourself Along L.Bujuku A Lake Collecting Its Waters From The Melting Glaciers Of Mt. Speke, Mt. Stanley And Mt. Baker. Having Trailed a Long Side the Lake, You will continue For One hour and a half To Reach Irene Lakes Camp
Irine Lake Camp at 4,495 m
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Irene Lakes Camp
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MARGARITA PEAK 5109 M.A.S.l JOHN MATE/BIGO CAMP
Wake up at 4.30am early in the morning for a cup of coffee and thereafter, start the climb to the main Margherita peak summit 5109m the highest point in Uganda and third Highest Mountain in Africa. While on top and assuming the weather is clear, you will be able to see the rest of the peaks on the Rwenzori Mountain range like Vittorio Emmanuelle on Mt. Speke, Edward on Mt. Baker, Mt. Albert and if the weather is good you opt to climbing all the twin peaks of Margarita and Alexandra all on Mt. Stanley. Though distance looks short but it can take you long hours to reach the summit due to fog and mist. After a good time, have a view of DR Congo. Be one of the people who have left their foot prints on top of the Mountains of the moon and confirm your arrival on this point with a breath taking and say yes I have made it. After your successful view and pictures, descend to Bujuku/Bigo camp.
Margherita Peak – 5,109 m
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Bujuku Camp
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JOHN MATTE /BIGO CAMP TO MIHUNGA GATE AND OUT OF THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS
From Bigo camp you walk down valley through John Matte, down to Nyamulenju rest shelter where you will have a shot break, then stretch through mosh-covered rocks and follow the trail which drops you to Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers and reach Nyabitaba camp for hot lunch after, descend through the heather zone route with beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains Range onto Mihunga Park gate to complete your adventurous trek of the Rwenzori at Mihunga Park gate. While on the trail, you will see more of the black and white Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, a lots of bird species like the starlings, sun birds, the great blue Rwenzori turaco, the Ross’s turaco and many of the butterfly family and Chameleons. It will take you 7-8- hrs from BIGO CAMP to Mihunga Park gate then proceed for your accommodation to Fort portal.
Accommodation is at Silver orks hotel or kaswa farm lodge
John Matte Camp – 3,505 m
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Kaswa Farm Lodge
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Fort Portal – Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast, depart Fort Portal for Entebbe with your driver-guide. Enjoy the scenic journey through Uganda’s countryside, with beautiful views of rolling hills, plantations, villages, and local communities along the way.
Have lunch en route and continue to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Uganda adventure with Jairos Adventures.
Entebbe International Airport
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What's Included
Included
- A photocopy of your passport, including the visa page.
- Binoculars; camera & snacks
- Hiking shoes/Ruber boots, Rain jackets and water proof gloves and warm sweaters
- 1 day bag (small bag to carry your packed lunch, rain gear, drinking water, Phone and camera
- 1 sleeping bag
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots
- All Taxes/VAT
- Several pairs of woolen socks
- Trekking trousers
- A torch/headlamp and batteries
- A duffle bag (porter will carry your stuffs)
- Sun hat 1
- Hanker chiefs
- 1 pair of snow glasses
- Leggings up to the knee (Gaiters)
- Rain jacket and rain-proof trousers
- Walking sticks
- Pocket knife
- First Aid Kit
- Stomach medicine
- Headache medicine1 elastic bandage, Elastoplasts
- Water purification tablets
- Vitamin C tablets
- Altitude sickness medication
- Sun lotion
- Lip ointment
Excluded
- International flights from home back to home
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items, souvenirs and visa