Expedition Foxtrot

Mountains
of the Moon

Duration 9 Days / 8 Nights
Max Alt 5,109m AMSL
Intensity Extreme

"A grueling quest to Margherita Peak. Experience the permanent glaciers and mystical bogs of Africa's most legendary mountain range."

The Summit Push

Day 01 - 02

Base Arrival & Nyabitaba

Transfer to Kasese on Day 1. On Day 2, start the trek from Nyakalengija through the forest zone to Nyabitaba Hut (2,650m). Listen for the sounds of Chimpanzees and Blue Monkeys.

Day 03 - 04

The Bigo Bog Challenge

Climb to John Matte Hut (3,505m). Day 4 takes you across the legendary Bigo Bog via wooden boardwalks to Bujuku Hut (3,962m), surrounded by the peaks of Speke and Baker.

Day 05

Elena Hut Base Camp

A steep climb through the alpine zone. Arrive at Elena Hut (4,541m). This is your rocky base for the final ascent. Prepare your ice axes and crampons.

Day 06: Summit Day

Margherita Peak (5,109m)

Start at dawn. Traverse the Margherita Glacier to reach the roof of the Rwenzoris. After the summit, begin the long descent to the beautiful Kitandara Lakes.

Day 07 - 09

Descent & Return

Trek through the Scott-Elliot pass to Guy Yeoman Hut. On Day 8, finish the descent back to Nyakalengija. Day 9 is a scenic drive back to Entebbe for your departure.

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