Hi Guys
Help appreciated here - I want to hike the Rwenzori Mts its the main thing I want to do in Uganda. I estimate a 7/8 day return. Any tips on guides, hostels from which to find fellow hikers, cost of the hike. I will do the Gorillas on another trip but would appreciate if anyone has any other tips for Uganda.
Oh and can you get a visa on arrival?
Thanks Janet
Trekking of the central circuit for 6 days ($780), additional days on the mountain $120 per day, Central Circuit plus Magerita peak ($990), additional days $120 per day, Additional peaks can be climbed at $150 per peak. Other costs include: porter, cook, food. client require 25kg of luggage, any extra is charged.
Other Equipment can be hired e,g gas cooker, crampons, Harness, Ice Axe, Sleeping bag, climbing boots, cap, Trouser, jacket, rubber, boots, garters, Gloves.
Accommodation at lake Kitandara hut.
Visas can be obtained on arrival, Tourist Visa cost $50 and lasts 3 months,
Uganda is a country with friendly people, Main currency in Uganda Shillings 1 USD is 2500 Uganda Shillings, Country have worm Temperatures ranging between 21-30 deg. Celc.
In case you have any more questions feel free to contact me richard@tamanitours.com
I assume you have an Irish passport?
Yes Uganda is a great place and get the Bradt guide before you travel (far better than LP)
Of course, advertising oneself in whatever form is prohibited on tt.
I would consider what tamani tours has done above as unprofessional. companies that advertise themselves illicitly on tt end up doing a bad job for tourists and are not reputable.
Hi, when do you plan to trek there? I will visit this park in Nov.
If you do it before can you please share your experience?
Thanks.
Ruwenzori NP is rather like a big swamp, much of it tilted at an angle of 45 degrees.
A lot of it looks like those TV programmes showing the earth at the time of the dinosaurs.
Very pretty, very, very wet (especially in November).
I'd love to know if the Ruwenzori version of 'A Hard Rain' is still on the walls of Bujuku hut!
Visit www.rwenzorimountaineeringservices.com for instant answers to your questions. You can also call the numbers there located for a verbal reply from Rwenzori Mountaineering Services