Day 2 – Nyabitaba → John Matte Hut (3,505m)

 Trek Details

• Duration: 6–7 hours

Terrain:

• Bamboo forest
• Boggy areas

Stay: John Matte Hut

Meals

• Hot breakfast
• Packed lunch
• Cooked dinner

Highlights

• Moss-covered landscape
• Giant heather

Day 3 – John Matte → Bujuku Hut (3,962m)

 Trek Details

• Duration: 5–6 hours

Terrain:

• Bog trekking (iconic Rwenzori experience)

 Stay: Bujuku Hut

 Meals included

 Highlights

• Lake Bujuku views
• Surreal alpine scenery

Day 4 – Bujuku → Elena Hut (4,541m)

Trek Details

• Duration: 4–5 hours

Terrain:

• Steep climb
• Rocky paths

Stay: Elena Hut

• Cold, high-altitude shelter

Meals included

Important

• Prepare for summit attempt next day
• Early sleep required

Day 5 – Summit Margherita Peak (5,109m) → Kitandara Hut

Summit Attempt

📍 Margherita Peak

• Start around 2–3 AM
• Glacier crossing (crampons required)

 Experience

• Reach Uganda’s highest point
• Incredible sunrise views

 Descent

• Down to Kitandara Hut

 Stay: Kitandara Hut

Meals included

Day 6 – Kitandara → Guy Yeoman Hut (3,261m)

 Trek Details

• Duration: 5–6 hours

 Stay: Guy Yeoman Hut

Highlights

• Descending landscapes
• Changing vegetation

Day 7 – Guy Yeoman → Nyabitaba → Exit

 Final Trek

• Long descent (6–7 hours)

 End of Trek

• Return to trailhead
• Transfer back to Kasese

Food & Meals (Important)

• Prepared by trekking cooks
• Typical meals:
  • Breakfast: porridge, eggs, tea/coffee
  • Lunch: packed (sandwiches, fruit)
  • Dinner: rice, pasta, vegetables, meat

 Not luxury—but warm, filling, and essential for energy