7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike
Overview
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1 week
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On this trip to hike the Rwenzori Mountains, you will be able to sight primates like the Blue monkeys, Black and White Monkeys, a variety of bird species not forgetting the Great Blue Turaco, reptiles like the 3 horned Chameleon, the stunning vegetation zones which are tropical rain forests, water falls and Rivers as well making it to the 3rd highest mountain peak in Africa at 5109 meters above sea level.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The once-in-a-lifetime Rwenzori Summit Trek in the Rwenzori Mounain National Park is a stunning and challenging trek that takes between 7 and 8 days to complete. During this trek we climb all the major peaks, Portal Peaks, Mt. Gessi, Mt. Emin, Margherita Peak, and Mt. Speke. Very experienced hikers can complete the trek in 6 to 7 days, however for most others we factor in one day of rest to acclimatize to the altitude and finish the trek in 7 to 8 days. Below is the Highlight of the Itinerary for this hike. Day 1: Nyakalengija (1615m) to Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) Day 2: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m)to Mubuku River (2600m) and John Matte Hut (3380m) Day 3: John Matte Hut (3380m)to Bujuku Hut (3962m) Day 4: Bujuku Hut (3977m) to Elena Hut (4541m) Day 5: Elena Hut (4541m) to Margherita peak– Kitandara hut (4027m) Day 6: Kitandara (4027m) to Fresh Field Pass (4282m) to Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m) Day 7: Guy Yeoman Hut (3450m) to Nyabitaba Hut(2651m) Day 8: Nyabitaba Hut (2651m) to Nyakalengija (1615m)
What‘s Included
National Park entrance fees for 7-8 days
Bottled water
Expert Guides and Park Rangers
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All Hiking Gears
Insurance, Tips, Visa's and Flight Tickets
Rain Jackets and High Mountain Pants
Pickup points
Fort Fun City Hotel
Plot 40-48 Saaka Road, Kagote Fort Portal Uganda
Nyaika Hotel
Nyaika Avenue Fort Portal Uganda
Fort Motel
Plot 72, Lugard Road Boma Fort Portal Tourism City, Next To Tooro Club Fort Portal Uganda
Mountains Of The Moon Hotel
Plot 4, Nyaika Avenue, Fort Portal Uganda
Kalya Courts Hotel
Maguru Itaara Road Fort Portal Uganda
Options
7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Best
CraigTravelz,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jacob and Trek Rwenzori Tours were fantastic. The Rwenzori Mountains might be the best kept secret of Africa. There are stunning views of Albertine peaks and various trophic zones: jungle, bamboo, swamp, and alpine lakes, not to mention forest elephants and chimpanzees. Trek Rwenzori Tours put on a terrific climb. Rarely do I feel like guides and planners listen to what an individual actually wants. Jacob, my guide, and TRT put together a hike — about 12 hours in advance — that satisfied my taste for adventure and exploration. I wanted it challenging, so we cut out an overnight adding mileage. I wanted to explore, my guide Jacob let me lead the charge through the swamp. It felt like we were actually out adventuring. Truly an incredible experience. All thanks to Jacob and Trek Rwenzori Tours. The organization is not owned by foreigners, so the money stays, where it should, in Uganda.
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H9147CGeliasc,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing trip guided with Emma and his teams, they were more experienced guides and we felt more safe during our hike in the mountain
Phenomenal experience.
Alex F,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing. Incredible experience and world class guides. One of the most beautiful places on earth. I was under time restraints so we got to Mt Stanley summit within 28 hours of starting and did a 3 day, 2 night out and back from Mihunga Main gate.
Unforgettable Ugandan Adventure with Emma: Gorillas, Safari, Nile Rafting & Lions – Perfection from Start to Finish!
Dreamer25391598494,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Emma, for flawlessly organizing our two-week adventure of a lifetime! His professionalism and support were invaluable, especially when an unexpected visa issue threatened to derail our plans. Thanks to his quick actions, we explored the breathtaking Rwenzori Mountains, traversed Uganda in search of gorillas in Bwindi, marveled at the Big Five on safari, and capped it off with… adrenaline-pumping white-water rafting on the Nile and a heart-stopping encounter with lions! Emma, you are a master of details and a conqueror of travel challenges. Thank you for every moment, for your passion, and for turning our dreams into reality. We wholeheartedly recommend you 5/5+ for impeccable organization!
Beautiful place
andreid784,Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good organised tour. Very good guides and other members of team. Beautiful and safe place to visit. Highly recommend for people who like trekking
Fantastic tour in Uganda with Emmanuel and his Team.
Odyssey281571,Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour in Kibale forest, Rwenzori mountains, Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi forest….which will remain an unforgettable experience.
Veey interesting, beautiful, challenging hike
637hilalm,Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so well organised trip because of the good communication with Emma and his team, well received in the airport and transported to the hotel, the hike and reaching Margherita peak was challenging and was so beautiful views of the different landscapes, thanks Emma and the team for making my experience the best in Rwenzori Mountain and in Uganda.
Hike and wrap around experience
yangmingg,Jan 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 7 day Rwenzori Mountains hike is not to be missed, though not for the faint hearted it is thoroughly rewarding to see the natural landscapes - remaining glaciers, alpine lakes, flora and fauna. We saw the endemic three horned chameleon and rhino chameleon, and made it to the summit of Margherita peak thanks to the guiding team assembled by Enoch. Emmanuel was point of contact from start to finish, coming with drivers John and Johnson for pickup from Mutukula - Tanzania Border, and to and from the hike starting point. So the wrap around transfers and accomodation and meals were all well organised and comfortable. Equipment supplied (we had most of our own) was adequate but if you are have extremely large or small feet you may want to ask to purchase/bring your own gumboots. Our guiding team consisted of Chief Guide Ezra, Guide Dez, Chef Bruno, Assistant Chef Cosmas, Ranger Bright, porters Richard, Edwin, Gilbert, Rhys. They were extremely supportive and made our trip very fulfilling and enjoyable, guiding us to the peak in dark foggy conditions.
Trek Rwenzori, Gorilla trek and safari tour with trek rwenzori tour
Pathfinder822273,Jan 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trek Rwenzori Tour ( Emma) organized me a perfect trip in Uganda, he take fron landing to take off. the rwenzori trek was amazing and excating, The staff make their best effort to bring me to margarita pick in one part, well organized and preformance by Emma and the UWA after treking, Emma and jhon pick me from the park and ascorted and driven me to all the other atracctions, the Gorilla trek was perffect and excaited, the cimpanzee toyr was amazing the safari was exciting. All the hotels and lodgs that Emma arranged me was amazing and specials with a grate locations and view landscape. Thank you Emma and Jhone for a wonderfull and excited trip. highly reccomend Trek Rwenzori Tour.
Centra Circuit Trek with Margherita climb and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
dolorsheras,Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip with Emmanuel and his team trekking the Rwenzori mountains via the Central Circuit for 7 days, climbing Peak Margherita, doing a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and finally tracking the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The trekking team was professional, helpful, fun, always making sure Hanna and myself were always enjoying and being safe. Big thanks Joel and John for guiding us and being always next to us ready to help. After the trek we drove with Emmanuel and John all the way to Bwindi, and I cannot be more thankful for all the attention, amazing service and fun experience. Big thanks Emmanuel and hope to be back soon to Uganda.
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