The 4 Best Mountain Treks in Uganda

1.7 Days Rwenzori Summit (Margherita Peak) Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,435Our pick

Trek from Nyakalengija to Margherita Peak with guides, park rangers, meals, bottled water, gear, and hut stays included. The route passes blue monkeys, three-horned chameleons, waterfalls, rivers, alpine lakes, and glaciers. Emmanuel, Emma, Enoch, and John are associated with the local team, though the trek may take seven or eight days depending on acclimatization and conditions.

“Very good organised tour. Very good guides and other members of team. Beautiful and safe place to visit. Highly recommend for people who like trekking”

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2.Rwenzori Mountains Trekking with Margherita Peak Summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,400

This seven-day private trek from Entebbe follows the Rwenzori trail through forest, bamboo, bogs, giant heather, and alpine rock to Margherita Peak at 5,109m. Bujuku Eco Tours provides transport, guides, meals, and hut stays. Guides named in past trips include Johnson, Geoffrey, and Joeffery. Bring your own climbing gear.

“We used Bujuku Eco Tours for a multifaceted Uganda adventure of 17 days. Each event and activity exceeded expectations! Their lodging choices were excellent, and their guides were exceptional.”

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3.4 Days mount Elgon Trek, 4321m a.s.l

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $550Best value

Start with airport pickup and travel east to Uganda’s Mount Elgon. Over four days, climb from Bushiyi Village to Shiloko and Dubi camps, reach 4,321-meter Wagagai Peak, and cross the great crater toward Hunter’s Cave. William and a local crew arrange guides, rangers, porters, meals, and local transport. Expect steep sections and basic mountain camping.

“I did this trip with 3 student friends of mine. Although we have never done anything like this, we easily reached the peak as planned. The landscapes, the views, and the vegetation were incredible. The crew (consisting of 2 rangers, 1 guid from Read more”

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4.Mountain Rwenzori Trekking Uganda 9 Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $2,390

This private 9-day Uganda trek takes you from Entebbe or Kampala to Margherita Peak, Africa’s third-highest summit. You’ll hike through Bakonzo villages, bamboo forest, giant heather, bogs, glaciers, and high alpine huts in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The route is strenuous, the schedule is demanding, and a guide service fee and insurance are extra.

“Most adventurous two weeks of our lives. We are three friends from the UK. We were collected on arrival in the middle of the night at Entebbe airport and driven to the fantastic Ruboni community camp in the Rwenzori. What followed was a suRead more”

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