2-Day Mahoma Nature Hike

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Hike to mahoma

Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel in Fort Portal or Kasese. Meet your experienced guides, porters, and fellow trekkers before heading to the Rwenzori National Park gates. After registering and receiving a safety briefing from park rangers, embark on your Mid-Morning: Start your hike through cultivated fields and elephant grass, gradually entering the montane forest zone. Keep an eye out for the vibrant birdlife, including the black and white colobus monkeys and the Rwenzori turacos, both unique to this area. The trail steadily climbs, offering glimpses of the surrounding landscapes as you ascend, then lunch.

Afternoon: The afternoon sees a continued ascent, eventually reaching the designated campsite at Omukutazampa (3,350 meters) in the late afternoon. Set up your tent, relax, and soak in the stunning views of the valley below.

As the sun dips, savor a hearty dinner prepared by your guides and porters then take a rest.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Nyabitaba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic vista and return

Wake up to a refreshing mountain breakfast and pack your camp. Embark on a challenging but rewarding hike to Mahoma Camp (3,544 meters), the highest point on this trek.
The trail winds through a landscape of giant heather bushes adorned with bearded lichen. As you ascend, the vegetation thins, and the air becomes cooler. Keep an eye out for unique high-altitude plants like everlasting flowers and lobelia and have lunch.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding area or relaxing at the camp. Depending on the weather, you might even get a glimpse of the majestic glaciers that adorn the mountain range, lately have a descend.

This 2-day Mahoma trek offers a challenging yet rewarding introduction to the Rwenzori Mountains. Experience diverse ecosystems, encounter unique wildlife, and witness breathtaking scenery - all within a condensed time frame. After hike be dropped at your hotel in kasese.

Main Destination:

Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.