Rwenzori Mountains trek (Central Circuit / Margherita)
Uganda · Africa · Technical trek · score 73/100
At a glance
| Countries | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Rwenzori Mountains NP |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 70 km |
| Typical duration | 7-9 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 5109 m |
| Best season | Dec-Feb, Jun-Aug |
| Start | Nyakalengija |
| End | Margherita Peak (5,109 m) |
| Permit / guide | guide required (mandatory concession guides/porters) |
| Special gear | crampons + ice axe + rope/harness (Stanley glaciers); rubber boots for bogs |
Score
73/100
Africa's most otherworldly high-altitude trek: giant lobelias, bogs and equatorial glaciers to its third-highest summit; expensive, wet and logistically heavy.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
6-9 trekking days to Margherita per specialist operator; Central Circuit variant ~8 days.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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