9 Days Congo Rwenzori Mountain Hiking โ Reaching Peak Margherita (5109 M Of Alt)
$ 7,570 .00 USD
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Itinerary
8x Breakfast
8x Breakfast
8x Dinner
8x Dinner
9x Lunch
9x Lunch
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Armed Ranger
Armed Ranger
Congo Visa
Congo Visa
Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
Basic hiking equipment
Basic hiking equipment
Hut fees
Hut fees
Local taxes
Local taxes
Full Board Accommodation (Breakfast, Dinner...
Full Board Accommodation (Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch) as per the itinerary
Park entrance fees
Park entrance fees
Porters
Porters
Private Cook
Private Cook
Private transportation JEEP 4x4
Private transportation JEEP 4x4
Professional guide
Professional guide
Rescuer
Rescuer
Not included:
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Gratuities
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About experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kasindi Border
Stop At: Mutsora Station, Headquarters Northern Sector, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Our representative will pick you up from Kasindi Border, help you through all formalities before whisking you off to Mutsora Station at the foot of Rwenzori Massif. It takes 45โ to reach the station from Kasindi. Depending on the time you reach Mutsora, you might enter the bush (40โ walk) to go experience thermal water which is a natural hot water flowing in the rocks at the foothills of Rwenzoris Massifs.
Meals included:
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Centre dโAccueil Touristique Mutsora which is equipped with mid range tented camp.
Day 2: Climb up to the First Lodging - Kalonge at 2138 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
After breakfast, you will depart to Kalevia which is located 4 km away from Mutsora. There you will be briefed after paying porters fees and complying with all hiking formalities. From Mutsora you will head to Kyandolirwe which is the hiking starting point (1700 m of altitude).
It takes 6 hours to reach the first lodging in Kalonge. During the trek, if lucky you will see chimpanzees or hear their sound. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Guerrezzas monkey, Cercopithecus (Red tailed monkeyguenon),โฆ You will see a rare tree called โโPIJOUMโโ which under threat from locals as its bark is key to curing prostate and many other diseases. You will spot a couple of rivers during this first day trek to Kalonge. Kalonge means Bamboo and comes from the Nande dialect.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Kalonge
Day 3: Climb up to the Second Lodging โ Mahangu at 3310 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this third day the hike will take you between 6 and 7 hours; you will climb up the Rwenzoris from Kalonge to Mahangu, a total of 1172m of altitude. Mahangu is Nande dialect and means between two hills. As you go up, you will cross Nyamuamba River, your porter will supply water from the river to get you to the summit. During the trek, if lucky you will see chimpanzees or hear their sound. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Jacksonโs Chameleon which is a three horns chameleon, Cephalof Rubidus (an rare antelopes found only in the Rwenzoris), Green peacock,โฆ The vegetation is pervasively made of purple forest heather and podocarp forests.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hut in Mahangu
Day 4: Climb up to the Third Lodging - Kiondo at 4200 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The trek up to Kyondo from Mahangu will take you up to 4h30โ. Kiondo is Nande dialect and means the mud. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Guerrezzas monkey, Jacksonโs Chameleon, sunlight birds, Pied Crow,โฆ The vegetation is made of lobelia flowers, Carex Flowers, Immortelle (Ageless flower)
As you reach Kiondo, you might go to WASUWAMESO located 262 m up from Kiondo at 4462m of altitude to be precise. Wasuwameso means Pleasure of the eyes. WASUWAMESO is a panoramic area at Pic Maria. From Pic Maria you will see Pic Marguerite (5119m alt) actually called Pic Stanley, Pic Alexandra (5098m alt), Pic Albert (5088m alt), Pic Mobeus and also glacier Stanley. From there, you can spot a gallery of rivers ranging from Semuliki river to Lac Edouard. If the atmosphere is not cloudy, you could even see Nyiragongo Volcano (Boasting the worldโs largest lava lake), Beni and Butembo city.
The fauna is made Cephalos, Pied Crow, Rwenzori Turaco, Sunlight birds, gallery of lakes (Black lake, Green Lake and Gray Lake). It takes 1h30โ to reach WASUWAMESO from KIONDO.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Basic Hut in Kiondo
Day 5: Climb up to the fourth Lodging - Moraine at 4350 m of altitude to touch the glacier
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
For trekkers willing to touch glacier before the descent, a trek up to Moraine will be done; it takes 4 hours in a roundtrip to reach the glacier, Black and Green Lake via Moraine. The trek up is dangerous as trekkers cross the fault with the risk of falling and dying or being injured but it will definitely worth it as you touch the glacier and see the snow. The vegetation here is the same as in Mahangu and Kiondo. Moraine means, a place where there were used to be glacier but it has disappeared.
After touching the glacier and drinking natural water from Black and Green Lakes, you will head down to the third Lodging in Kiondo where you will spend the night in basic Hut.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic huts in Kiondo
Day 6: Trek up to Pic Margherita - at 5109 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will go for a 6 hours trek up to reach the highest mountain range in Africa, with its loftiest peaks, Margherita (5,109m) and Alexandra (5083m) on Mount Stanley, both of them are exceeded in altitude elsewhere in Africa only by Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. On this day, you will climb through narrow ridges. The climb will be a steep one on land of ice. The conditions at this altitude are mostly chilly, with the peaks covered in glaciers on some occasions.
After surfing and enjoying pic Margherita, you will head down to Moraine in a 3 hours descent. The descent will go up to Kiondo (4200m alt) if the group does not bump into so many crevasses in glacier. Most of the time, trekkers will spend the night at Moraine (4350m alt).
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Moraine
Day 7: Going down to the Second Lodging โ Mahangu at 3310 m of altitude
Pass By: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will start the descent to the foothills of Rwenzori Massifs. Descending will be easier compared to the challenging hike. You will spend the night at the second lodging all the way from the fourth lodging (Moraine).
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Mahangu
Day 8: Going down to the station
Pass By: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
You will leave Kalonge / Mahangu in the morning to reach Mutsora, the rwenzoris foothills in few hours.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Centre d'Accueil Mutsora
Day 9: Culltural Visits in Mutwanga and drop-off in Kasindi
Stop At: Mutwanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will have the opportunity to interact with the local communities around the park in Mutwanga village and its surroundings, Mutwanga is home to the Nande who live in the foothills of the mountain where you will learn about their daily activities like farming, animal rearing, taste their traditional dishes, visit traditional healers, craft shops and engage in entertainment such as traditional dances, music, dramas which make your visit rewarding. In the evening, you will be brought back to Kasindi Border Post for drop-off.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Pick up from Kasindi Border
Stop At: Mutsora Station, Headquarters Northern Sector, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Our representative will pick you up from Kasindi Border, help you through all formalities before whisking you off to Mutsora Station at the foot of Rwenzori Massif. It takes 45โ to reach the station from Kasindi. Depending on the time you reach Mutsora, you might enter the bush (40โ walk) to go experience thermal water which is a natural hot water flowing in the rocks at the foothills of Rwenzoris Massifs.
Meals included:
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Centre dโAccueil Touristique Mutsora which is equipped with mid range tented camp.
Day 2: Climb up to the First Lodging - Kalonge at 2138 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
After breakfast, you will depart to Kalevia which is located 4 km away from Mutsora. There you will be briefed after paying porters fees and complying with all hiking formalities. From Mutsora you will head to Kyandolirwe which is the hiking starting point (1700 m of altitude).
It takes 6 hours to reach the first lodging in Kalonge. During the trek, if lucky you will see chimpanzees or hear their sound. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Guerrezzas monkey, Cercopithecus (Red tailed monkeyguenon),โฆ You will see a rare tree called โโPIJOUMโโ which under threat from locals as its bark is key to curing prostate and many other diseases. You will spot a couple of rivers during this first day trek to Kalonge. Kalonge means Bamboo and comes from the Nande dialect.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Kalonge
Day 3: Climb up to the Second Lodging โ Mahangu at 3310 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this third day the hike will take you between 6 and 7 hours; you will climb up the Rwenzoris from Kalonge to Mahangu, a total of 1172m of altitude. Mahangu is Nande dialect and means between two hills. As you go up, you will cross Nyamuamba River, your porter will supply water from the river to get you to the summit. During the trek, if lucky you will see chimpanzees or hear their sound. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Jacksonโs Chameleon which is a three horns chameleon, Cephalof Rubidus (an rare antelopes found only in the Rwenzoris), Green peacock,โฆ The vegetation is pervasively made of purple forest heather and podocarp forests.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
โข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hut in Mahangu
Day 4: Climb up to the Third Lodging - Kiondo at 4200 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The trek up to Kyondo from Mahangu will take you up to 4h30โ. Kiondo is Nande dialect and means the mud. You will spot Rwenzori Turaco, Guerrezzas monkey, Jacksonโs Chameleon, sunlight birds, Pied Crow,โฆ The vegetation is made of lobelia flowers, Carex Flowers, Immortelle (Ageless flower)
As you reach Kiondo, you might go to WASUWAMESO located 262 m up from Kiondo at 4462m of altitude to be precise. Wasuwameso means Pleasure of the eyes. WASUWAMESO is a panoramic area at Pic Maria. From Pic Maria you will see Pic Marguerite (5119m alt) actually called Pic Stanley, Pic Alexandra (5098m alt), Pic Albert (5088m alt), Pic Mobeus and also glacier Stanley. From there, you can spot a gallery of rivers ranging from Semuliki river to Lac Edouard. If the atmosphere is not cloudy, you could even see Nyiragongo Volcano (Boasting the worldโs largest lava lake), Beni and Butembo city.
The fauna is made Cephalos, Pied Crow, Rwenzori Turaco, Sunlight birds, gallery of lakes (Black lake, Green Lake and Gray Lake). It takes 1h30โ to reach WASUWAMESO from KIONDO.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Basic Hut in Kiondo
Day 5: Climb up to the fourth Lodging - Moraine at 4350 m of altitude to touch the glacier
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
For trekkers willing to touch glacier before the descent, a trek up to Moraine will be done; it takes 4 hours in a roundtrip to reach the glacier, Black and Green Lake via Moraine. The trek up is dangerous as trekkers cross the fault with the risk of falling and dying or being injured but it will definitely worth it as you touch the glacier and see the snow. The vegetation here is the same as in Mahangu and Kiondo. Moraine means, a place where there were used to be glacier but it has disappeared.
After touching the glacier and drinking natural water from Black and Green Lakes, you will head down to the third Lodging in Kiondo where you will spend the night in basic Hut.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic huts in Kiondo
Day 6: Trek up to Pic Margherita - at 5109 m of altitude
Stop At: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will go for a 6 hours trek up to reach the highest mountain range in Africa, with its loftiest peaks, Margherita (5,109m) and Alexandra (5083m) on Mount Stanley, both of them are exceeded in altitude elsewhere in Africa only by Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. On this day, you will climb through narrow ridges. The climb will be a steep one on land of ice. The conditions at this altitude are mostly chilly, with the peaks covered in glaciers on some occasions.
After surfing and enjoying pic Margherita, you will head down to Moraine in a 3 hours descent. The descent will go up to Kiondo (4200m alt) if the group does not bump into so many crevasses in glacier. Most of the time, trekkers will spend the night at Moraine (4350m alt).
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Moraine
Day 7: Going down to the Second Lodging โ Mahangu at 3310 m of altitude
Pass By: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will start the descent to the foothills of Rwenzori Massifs. Descending will be easier compared to the challenging hike. You will spend the night at the second lodging all the way from the fourth lodging (Moraine).
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic hut in Mahangu
Day 8: Going down to the station
Pass By: Rwenzori Mountains, Democratic Republic of the Congo
You will leave Kalonge / Mahangu in the morning to reach Mutsora, the rwenzoris foothills in few hours.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Centre d'Accueil Mutsora
Day 9: Culltural Visits in Mutwanga and drop-off in Kasindi
Stop At: Mutwanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, you will have the opportunity to interact with the local communities around the park in Mutwanga village and its surroundings, Mutwanga is home to the Nande who live in the foothills of the mountain where you will learn about their daily activities like farming, animal rearing, taste their traditional dishes, visit traditional healers, craft shops and engage in entertainment such as traditional dances, music, dramas which make your visit rewarding. In the evening, you will be brought back to Kasindi Border Post for drop-off.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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