Rwenzori MountainsAltitude 5,109m/16,761ft » Duration 16 Days » Grade 2B
Mt Stanley 5,109m, Mt Speke 4,890m, Mt Baker 4,843m: a unique climbing experience in Uganda's fabled 'Mountains of the Moon'[more]
 Rwenzori Mountains Photo: © Alex Ekins
IntroductionAs featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine's 25 best new Adventure Trips 2005, this expedition visits the exotic 'Mountains of the Moon' on the Uganda - Congo border. The Rwenzori mountain range offers one of the most unusual mountaineering experiences on Earth. This Jagged Globe itinerary combines the best elements of trekking and climbing in the region with a chance to see some of the unique birds and wildlife for which East Africa is world famous... read more
Experience RequiredParticipants need to have completed Grade 3 Scrambles, have crampon and ice axe experience and a good level of fitness and stamina to cope with the challenging terrain... read moreThis trip is graded 2B... read more about grades Our Welsh Scrambling and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for this expedition.
Team CompositionThe expedition will be led by an experienced Jagged Globe leader, assisted by local Ugandan staff. This will include English speaking guides, cooks and a game ranger plus porters chosen from among the Bakonjo people who inhabit the lower slopes of the Rwenzori mountains... read more about leadersThere are 9 places available on each expedition.
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Direct overnight British Airways flight from London Heathrow Airport to Uganda's main international airport at Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria...read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Rwenzori Mountains trip you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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