6 Day Weismann's Peak Trekking and Safari in Uganda
Uganda Safari and Hiking Tour
Weismann's Peak is the most challenging in the Rwenzori Ranges but satisfying at 4,620 meters. This trek will take you six days and pass through some of the most stunning ranges of Rwenzori Mountain. You are advised to do it from mid-December to the end of February and from June to the end of July. You must be physically fit.
Key information
- Group safari
- Group size: 1 - 70 participants
- Children from the age of 9 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starting and ending points: Fort Portal
- English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 6 days of trekking
- 2 game drives
- Chance to see elephants, monkeys, chameleons, and birds
- Visit Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- Experienced driver and guide
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- All park fees
Styles
Accommodation
During the safari, you will sleep in dorms for 25 people each located on Rwenzori Mountain in Kasese town.
- Night 1: Nyabitaba Hut
- Nights 2 and 5: Guyeoman Camp
- Nights 3 and 4: Kitandara Lakes Camp
Program
Day 1: Nyakalengija (1648 meters) - Nyabitaba hut (2651 meters)
Begin the day by approaching the Trek Rwenzori Tours head offices in the evening or early in the morning in order to check on hiking equipment if so and arrange for guides, chefs, and porters once. The trek starts from the park gate 1646 meters to Nyabitaba, a distance of seven kilometers, takes four to five hours, and an ascent of 1200 meters. The trail at the beginning goes through homes and fields progressing through bamboo and high elephant grass dense bushes.
You will climb over the bluffs crossing River Mahoma then ascending steeply into Nyabitaba. Certain animals may be spotted such as the white and black colobus monkeys, three-horned chameleons, and the Rwenzori turaco birds. Stay overnight at Nyabitaba Camp.
Day 2: Nyabitaba Camp (2651 meters) - Guyeoman Camp (3505 meters)
From Nyabitaba camp, the trail takes you to the junction that connects the ant-clock-wise moment to the clock-wise. The clock-wise takes you through the bamboo forest to the Kichuchu bridge. After crossing the bridge, the trail takes you to the left through the Heather or Rupenia zone till to the Kichuchu rock where the trail again ascends steeply to Guyeoman camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Guyeoman Camp (3505 meters) - Kitandara Lakes Camp (4023 meters)
From Guyeoman Camp, the trail takes you to Bujongolo Rock Shelter a cultural rock that acted as a rock shelter for the duck of Abruzz in 1906. After the rock shelter, the trail ascends slowly through big up to the fresh field pass down to Kitandara Lakes Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Kitandara Lakes Camp (4023 meters) - Weismans Peak (4620 meters)
The trail takes you through the Afro Alpine zone and certain animals may be sighted here like the Rwenzori red mountain duiker and rock hyraxes. This trail takes you to the top of Weismans Peak (4843 meters) and then you will return to Kitandara Lakes Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Kitandara Lakes Camp - Guyeoman
After breakfast, your guides will lead you down to Geyeoman using the same trail that brought you up. You will have lunch in between then proceed to Geyeoman camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Guyeoman Camp - Nyabitaba
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu. Beyond Kichuchu, the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice through a bamboo forest before climbing downwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit. Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your hike by the evening to park at the gate to end your six-day trek.
Location
The safari will take place in Uganda.
Food
You will be served daily meals, bottled drinking water, and other drinks included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 2 game drives
- Daily treks
- 5 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Bottled drinking water
- Other drinks
- Park fees
- Warm sleeping bags
- Tents
- Chefs, guides, and porters
- A professional driver or guide
- All transportation
- All taxes or VAT
What's not included
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items
- Souvenirs
- Visas
- Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Entebbe International Airport
276 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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