Join us on a 10-day Rwenzori trekking expedition across Bernard’s Peak, Agart Peak, Tetra Peak, and the remainder of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park! Make sure to visit the Rwenzori Mountains on your tailor-made wild camping excursion in 2026.
Only experienced mountaineers who have traveled and hiked on various mountains should try this incredible excursion because it isn’t considered beginner-friendly like the other Rwenzori treks.
Discover the Latest Products in the World-Famous Rwenzori Mountain National Park and Plan an Unforgettable Adventure in the Rwenzori Mountains! During this 10-day climbing holiday with Rwenzori Trekking Safaris Ltd, you will climb the lesser-known peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains rather than the typical path of the Rwenzori Central Circuit. We will make certain that you do not miss the key summits of Speke, Baker, and Mount Stanley.
Instead of the 9-day Rwenzori hike in Uganda, you might want to try the 10-day trek that includes Bernard’s Peak, Tetra Peak, and Agart Peak. Skilled mountain guides from Rwenzori Trekking Safaris lead this expedition, and there is only one way to reach it.
Camping amid the Mountains of the Moon is an option on the 10-day Rwenzori Hiking tour. Along the way, you and your crew will need to construct some of the less-traveled trails and routes.
Route: Nyakalengija → Central Circuit → Tetra Lakes → Mt. Bernard Ridge → Agart Pass → Back to Nyakalengija
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (Challenging)
Best For: Experienced hikers, nature photographers, adventure climbers
Elevation Range: 1,640 m – 4,500 m
Accommodation: Mountain huts plus tents in select camp zones
Explore three of Rwenzori’s wildest regions—the mystical Tetra Lakes, the dramatic Mount Bernard Ridge, and the remote Agart Pass, one of the least-visited areas of the mountain.
Traverse 5 unique vegetation zones: montane forest, bamboo, heather zone, bogs, and alpine zones.
Walk through valleys filled with giant lobelias, groundsel forests, and moss-draped heather trees.
Experience untouched wilderness with minimal crowds—this is one of Rwenzori’s most exclusive treks.
Summit viewpoints that overlook Mount Stanley, Speke, Emin, Baker, and parts of the Congo.
Capture incredible glacier panoramas, lakes, waterfalls, and volcanic rock formations.
A physically challenging adventure designed for seasoned hikers.
You will be briefed on the rules and restrictions and the route to take and be introduced to the porters, guide, and chef with whom you will spend nine nights and ten days in the Rwenzori mountains. This will take place at your accommodation. Alternatively, this briefing can occur at our office after you have your early morning breakfast at the resort.
As you begin your ascent, you will pass through residential neighborhoods and open fields before reaching towering elephant grasses and deep underbrush. Walking from Nyakalengija to the campsite at Nyabitaba takes about 4–6 hours. Throughout this walk, you will navigate cliffs and bluffs while crossing the Kyohjo and Mahoma rivers. Upon arrival, you can have dinner and relax for the night. The course then climbs significantly for seven kilometers.
This forest is home to a variety of animals, including forest elephants, chimpanzees, hyraxes, black-and-white colobuses, duikers, three-horned chameleons, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. A wide variety of trees and plants can be found here, in addition to numerous bird species, such as the Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Long-eared Owl, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Strange Weaver, Archers’ Robin-chat, and Rwenzori Batis. Expect to encounter a few of them.
The Nyabitaba hut will serve as your dinner spot and your bed for the night.
You must leave Nyabitaba at dawn since this is the longest part of the 10-day Rwenzori Trek. It is possible to get to Guyeoman from the point where the clockwise and anticlockwise paths meet. From Kichcuhu Bridge, the path to Kichuchu Rock Shelter goes through the Bamboo Forest Zone.
After lunch in Kichuchu, there is a 6.5-kilometer (6-7-hour) walk through heath trees with old man beards. A few of the strange animals you might see on your hike are black and white colobus monkeys, squirrels, swimming ducks, and three-horned chameleons. You can have dinner and sleep at Guyeoman, which is where the trail starts.
Beginning at Guyeoman and working your way clockwise, you’ll pass through numerous rivers and marshes until arriving at a historic rove shelter known as “the bujogolo rock.” The most thrilling part of this Rwenzori hiking expedition, guided by local experts, is this section. The Bujogolo Rock was a rest stop for the Duke of Abruzzi on his trip to Rwenzori Mountain National Park.
After a brief break, continue along the trail that will put your knees to the test as you climb steeply to Fresh Field Pass. On clear days, you can see Mount Baker and Kitandara Lakes from this vantage point. After descending steadily for eight hours, you will arrive at Kitandara Lakes Camp, just in time for dinner and an overnight trek covering approximately seven thousand meters.
From Kitandara Camp, follow the Kilembe Trail south. This trail leads through the Afro-Alpine zone and passes by numerous large lobelia trees. Some Congolese houses may appear along the road. The distance from Kitandara Lake Camp to Kachope Rock Shelter is 8 km and takes approximately 10 hours. You’ll stay the night and eat dinner there.
It’s best to start this tough hike early in the morning, especially if it’s raining, because the boulders might be slippery. These peaks were discovered by Polish visitors in the 1980s, so you may merrily jog up to their summits while wearing climbing boots.
Once you’ve seized all the photo opportunities, head back to the Kachope Rock Shelter for dinner and a restful night.
The time it takes to reach the top of Bernard’s Peak can vary depending on your pace and the weather conditions. There are some tricky spots and slippery rocks on this challenging walk that you should be aware of.
After you reach the top, it’s a wonderful idea to head back to Kachope Rock Shelter for dinner and spend the night there. This hike is best suited for those who are reasonably fit.
As you make your way up to the summit of Agart Peak from Kachope Rock Shelter, you’ll spot plenty of rock hyraxes relaxing on the rocks, although the path does have its share of challenging boulders.
After you reach the peak in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, named after Agarts’ visit, it’s time to make your way back to Kachope for a lovely dinner and a cozy night before descending back.
Do not rush on your way to Kitandara Camp. Get out of Kachope first thing in the morning, while it is still cool outside. Kitandara Lakes Camp is 8 km away and takes 10 hours to walk to. You can have dinner and sleep there.
Kitandara Lakes
Starting at Mount Baker’s foot, the trail winds its way around the mountain’s southern flank until reaching the fresh field pass at around 4280 m, after which it makes a sharp ascent to the 4030 m headwall.
After descending from the pass, continue on the trail that passes Bujogolo’s rock shelter. After dinner and the night, you will reach Guyeoman Camp.
You will complete the 8- to 10-hour descent from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija if you start early. Following Guyeoman, the trail descends the Kichuchu cliffs and travels through bamboo forest before arriving at Nyabitaba, where you can eat lunch before being picked up from Nyakalengija and transported to the lodge.
If you need any clarification about a Rwenzori trek, contact one of our trekking experts to start planning your journey today.
A 10% percentage of your safari proceeds goes to supporting the local Bakonjo Communities (orphans, schools & homes)
Warm sleeping bag (0–10°C rating)
Rain gear (jacket & pants)
Sturdy hiking boots
Thermal layers
Refillable water bottle
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Snacks & energy bars
