The 5 Days Rwenzori Mahoma Trekking is a nature walk experience in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park that takes place over a period of five days. This trekking trail allows hikers to explore the wilderness of the Rwenzori Mountains, experiencing the diverse vegetation cover and stunning landscapes that the area has to offer. The trek includes various campsites along the way, such as Nyakalengija, Omuka Kizza, and Lake Mahoma, where participants can rest, have meals, and spend the night before continuing their journey.
The 5 Days Rwenzori Mahoma Trekking itinerary is a trekking adventure in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda. This trek allows visitors to explore the stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and experience the local culture of the region. You will start your trek by being picked up from Kampala and driven to Nyakalengija, where they check in at Ruboni Community Camp. The following days involve ascending through rainforests, bamboo and heather forests, and ridges with panoramic views of the Mubuku valley and the Rwenzori Mountains. Along the way, hikers may encounter wildlife such as blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, forest elephants, as well as various bird species like the Rwenzori Turaco.
The Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the Mountains of the Moon, offer a stunning trekking experience in Uganda. The Mahoma Trail is one of the popular routes for trekkers to explore this beautiful mountain range. Here is a detailed 5-day itinerary for the Rwenzori Mahoma Trek. The highlight of this trek is reaching Lake Mahoma, which is known as the deepest lake in the Rwenzori Mountains. Here, participants can enjoy the beauty of giant lobelias and everlasting flowers while capturing memorable moments through photography. The final day involves walking around Lake Mahoma before descending back to Nyakalengija and eventually returning to Kampala
To book the 5 Days Rwenzori Mahoma Trekking , send message direct to email: sales@africanaturaltours.com or call us directly on WhatsApp at +255 764 415 889. 5 Days Rwenzori Mahoma Trekking offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park through a multi-day hiking experience. We accept payments in US dollars, pounds, euros, Kenyan shillings, and Tanzanian shillings.
Camp at Nyabitaba Camp for the night
The trek begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Kampala at 7 am, followed by a 6-hour drive to Kasese-Nyakalengija. There will be a lunch stop in Mubende before checking in at Ruboni Community Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Distance Covered: 9km(4-6 hours)
Accommodation: Camp at Nyabitaba Camp for the night
Nyabitaba Camp (2,652m) to John Matte Hut (3,414m)
After breakfast at the camp, start the Mahoma trail walk through rainforests along the Kyambogho ridge. Along the way, you may spot blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and various bird species. Reach Omuka Kizza camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance Covered: 11kms ( 6-7 hours)
Accommodation: John Matte Hut
John Matte Hut (3,414m) to Bujuku Hut (3,977m)
Begin the day with breakfast at the camp and continue the trail through bamboo and heather forests. Look out for forest elephants or their footprints, possibly near hot springs. Enjoy the stunning views of giant lobelias and everlasting flowers in Rukenga valley before reaching the campsite near Lake Mahoma for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance Covered: 6km (5-7 hours)
Accommodation: Bujuku Hut
Bujuku Hut (3,977m) to Elena Hut (4,541m) and back to Kitandara Hut (4,023m)
After breakfast, explore around Lake Mahoma, the deepest lake in Rwenzori, before descending through Mpanga ridge to Mubuku valley. Return to Nyakalengija and then back to Ruboni camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance Covered: 5.5km (6-8 hours)
Accommodation: Kitandara Hut
Kitandara Hut (4,023m) to Kyanjuma via Kazingo and Mahoma Lakes
On the final day, have breakfast at 8 am, check out of the camp, and drive back to Kampala with a lunch stop in Mubende. This comprehensive itinerary outlines a nature trekking adventure on the lower slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains via the Mahoma Trail. The journey offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse vegetation cover, landscapes, wildlife, and picturesque scenery of Rwenzori Mountains National Park over five days.
Meals: Breakast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance Covered: 12kms (5 hours) hours
