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Uganda's Ruwenzori Mountains
Altitude 5109m, Duration 15 days, Grade T4 (grades)
Background
- Climb Mt.Stanley, Africa’s third highest summit
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- The Mountains of the Moon
The mystical Mountains of the Moon – we make no pretences this is definitely not a place for comfort seekers! Shrouded in mist for much of the year, and subject to a high annual rainfall, this can feel like one of the wildest vegetated places on the planet. For two decades the early explorers failed to even see the mountain summits; but when the mists cleared, Africa’s third highest peak, permanently snow covered, was discovered. Six major summits and numerous subsidiary summits are split by deep gorges, densely vegetated with their endemic varieties of luxuriant giant groundsel, giant lobelia and lower down, giant heather! The unique climate generated by the clash of humid air from the Congo basin and the crispness produced by the altitude creates this inhospitable but truly unique environment.
However, the rewards of views from the summits during the drier (note drier, not dry!) seasons make it all worthwhile – they are spectacular. Our itinerary allows plenty of time, with spare days built in, to ascend Mt. Stanley on our circular trek though the main massif. We finish with a visit to the Queen Elizabeth National Park and give you the option to extend your trip to see the fabled gorillas.
Local park fees are high, but included in our price, so it is not a cheap trip. But if you want to feel like an African explorer, take the plunge, get the wellies on and go and trek the Ruwenzori!
Why not extend your stay with our 4 day Gorilla Safari?
Prices are exclusive of international flights to Entebbe.
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Dates and Cost
| Start date | End Date | Days | Price* | Availability | |
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| 4th Aug 2012 | 18th Aug 2012 | 15 | £ 2350.00 | Places available | Book Now |
| 9th Feb 2013 | 23rd Feb 2013 | 15 | £ 2460.00 | Places available | Book Now |
| 3rd Aug 2013 | 17th Aug 2013 | 15 | £ 2460.00 | Places available | Book Now |
- Accommodation - 2 nights Hotels, 8 nights camping or Huts, 2 nights Lodges
- Meals - twelve breakfasts, eleven lunches, eleven evening meals
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country (unless excepted opposite)
- Local guides
- Local trekking staff to assist (cook and porters)
- All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
- Qualified UK group tour leader (subject to minimum numbers)
- Adventure Walks kitbag. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning customers
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
Adjustments/Extras
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Flights from £695 depending on availability. |
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| +£1215.00 | |
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Why not extend your stay with our 4 day Gorilla safari. This includes trekking to find mountain gorillas, going through Ishasha Sector to see climbing lions and a nature walk with waterfalls and forest birds. You will spend 3 nights at the Kitandara luxury tented camp and 1 night at Kampala Hotel Africana. Included: Accommodation, meals, park fees, 1 Gorilla permit, transportation in 4x4 safari vehicle and services of driver / local guide. |
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