This is a short-time trekkers favorite! The two days/ one night overnight trek in the lower Rwenzori mountains, brings mountain lovers to the mountain scenery, forests, and lake views. The trek takes guests through the rich montane forest and bambo zones of Rwenzori mountains. It is also a birders choice as you have chances of spotting the little colorful birds, the Rwenzori Turaco along with other small animals unique to Rwenzori such as the chameleons, monkeys and insects.
Day 1 – Arrival at Ruboni community camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Nyakalengija gate1646m – Nyabitaba 2632 m:
On the first trekking day, we start Rwenzori climbing from Ruboni community camp. After briefing with the local porters and guides, you will trek from 1646 meters to Nyabitaba hut at 2632 m Dinner and overnight at the mountain camp. (5-6hrs)
Day 2 – Nyabitaba 2632 m: – Nyakalengija gate1646m:
After breakfast at Nyabitaba, you will trek through the mix of bamboo and tree forest to Lake Mahoma to take the great views and picture moment over the lake. on this trek, you have chances of finding Rwenzori Turaco birds chameleons, primates in the canopy, elephant spoors, birds and or ducks swimming on lake Mahoma. Lake Mahoma is the largest of all the lakes on mount Rwenzori. After a good time at Lake Mahoma, return to lunch at Nyabitaba and then descend to the Rwenzori National Park headquarters Ruboni community. (3hrs)
Price per person: 295$ (A minimum of 2 people going)
Trip includes:
- All park entrance and guiding fees in the mountains
- All camping gear on camping options and huts on housing options
- All meals in the mountains
- All porters and guides in the mountains
- All accommodation for one night while in the mountains
- One night accommodation at the base camp on bed and breakfast
Trip excludes:
- All bar drinks
- Tips (recommended on every trip)
- Laundry
- Transport to and from the base camp
- Visas and air tickets
- Extra night accommodation and all Meals at the base camp
- Extra days in the mountains
