Mountain Climbing Tour in Uganda | Kitagata Safaris Uganda
Adventurous travelers can venture to the east of Uganda and go for an exciting Mountain Climbing Tour to Mount Moroto and Mount Elgon at 4,321 meters with the largest caldera in the world, to the west to Mount Rwenzori, the mighty Virunga Ranges; Mount Mgahinga (3,474 meters), Muhavura (4,127 meters) and Sabinyo (3,645 meters), to the north to Mount Morungole.
Best Mountain Climbing Tour and Volcano Hikes in Uganda
Carry enough drinking water to rehydrate. Climb one of the highest extinct Volcanoes in northeastern Uganda and at the same time visit one of the most remote people groups in East Africa – the Ik People who were the first people in the area and live on top of this volcano that is only accessible by a path up.
Enjoy the unforgettable Hiking Experience on Uganda’s steep mountains.
Ensure to carry hiking boots for stepping on slippery surfaces and loose rocks.
For a memorable experience, you should have the right packing list for your mountaineering adventure to be enjoyable and successful and they include;
- Hike Mount Moroto
- Hike Mount Morungole
- Hiking Mount Gahinga
- Hiking Mount Sabinyo
Hiking up the volcanoes is not just a rocky climb but rather a scenic walk through the dense forests that grow on the slopes of the volcanoes, a peek at the gorillas that tread the bamboo in the Virunga massif, and the rare birds that have made these highlands a birders paradise.
In case of a long hike such as Mount Rwenzori, carry safe sleeping bags, warm jackets, and sweaters to deal with the night coldness. Mount Elgon is the most interesting alternative for travelers compared to other challenging hikes within other Volcanoes in East Africa.
It is also very accessible throughout the year, is less congested because fewer tourists climb it, and has numerous of the same attractions with cooler climates and lower altitudes. Hiking/climbing to the summits of Mount Elgon does not necessarily require special equipment and technical experience.
Mount Gahinga at 3474 meters above sea level has a swamp-filled Crater and huge Lobelia on its Peak and takes only 6 hours to ascend to and descend from its peak. On a clear day, you will be able to sight the endangered Golden monkeys near the Bamboo Forest
Mount Moroto is located in the remote Karamoja region in Eastern Uganda and can best be accessed from the Safari to Kidepo Valley Park. Mount Moroto is an off-the-beaten Track.
Mount Sabinyo is shared by Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda, standing at 3669 meters above sea level the mount can only be climbed from the Ugandan side and it takes 8 hours to complete the 14-kilometer round trip, which involves passes through a steep ridge to the peaks.
Mountain Climbing Tour in Uganda
Mountain climbing in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is conducted on three Volcanoes (Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabinyo, and Mount Muhabura) that form part of the enormous Virunga Massif stretching across three countries.
- Mountain Climbing in the Rwenzori Mountains
- Mountain Climbing in Uganda
- Mountain Climbing the Virunga ranges
- Mountain Hiking the Mount Elgon
Stock your backpack with energy-giving snacks to keep you strong in the hiking process.
The Central Circuit Trail: This 7-day hike and the most challenging climb offers a circular hike of the Rwenzori beginning from the Mihunga trailhead through the slopes of the Bujuku valley through Nyabitaba and arriving at the Peaks of the Mountain.
The Rwenzori mountains offer the most challenging climbing adventure and most rewarding for enthusiast hikers and the trials that can be hiked include;
The Volcano’s distinct, rugged beauty provides an almost mystical, adventurous backdrop for climbing and hiking enthusiasts presenting Uganda’s Jungles, Rainforests, savanna plains, and mountains rendering a Mountain Climbing Tour a must-do on your Uganda Safari.
Uganda is a land of hills, valleys, picturesque planes, and Volcano Mountains offering the most unforgettable hiking experiences in Uganda that can be achieved from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, and Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Hiking up a volcano is a test of character, strength, and finally, an accomplishment that leaves you prouder than before the hike.
Uganda offers the most rewarding Mountain Climbing Tour opportunities with rewarding with the best mountain hiking memories that last a lifetime. The most unforgettable hiking experiences in Uganda can be achieved.
