Comments on: How to climb Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains – trekking Margherita Peak

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:10:08 +0000

Mount Nyiragongo is high on my list – literally! LOL.

Interesting comment re: get the timing right with safety/accessibility. Noted!

Enjoy Aconcagua…. how about Pamir Trail in Himalayas?

By: Dan Owens

Dan Owens — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:29:30 +0000

In reply to the muzungu. Next is Aconcagua in South America. But for sure I will return to climb Margherita again. Closer to the Rwenzoris, another trek I would highly recommend, is the hike up Mount Nyiragongo in Virunga DRC. A day up, spend the night in the shelters, watching the incredible crater lake and then descend down the next morning. Just need to get the timing right with safety/accessibility. Its definitely "up there" with Rwenzori experience.

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:16:15 +0000

In reply to Dan Owens. Great to read your feedback, Dan. Although Mt. Kilimanjaro is the best-known of East Africa's peaks, people who have climbed both often say that Margherita Peak (and the the Rwenzori Mountains generally) is far more interesting than climbing Kili. Where will you hike next?

By: Dan Owens

Dan Owens — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:53:06 +0000

I have explored a bit in Africa. Honestly, there’s not much that comes close to the spectacle and beauty of a trek/climb to Margherita Peak. I say this as someone who loves Kilimanjaro….

By: Tim Brown

Tim Brown — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:30:39 +0000

After reading this post I am very excited for this place and I will definitely make a plan with my friends to go there and have some great adventure.

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:01:29 +0000

In reply to SFO to HYD. Did you know... people who have climbed the Rwenzoris, Mount Kilimajaro and Mount Kenya say the Rwenzoris is the most interesting and beautiful climb of the three?

By: SFO to HYD

SFO to HYD — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:09:15 +0000

Rwenzori best place of trekking lovers. Me and my friends last year visit and enjoy lot.

By: #RwenzoriDiary week 6 – Kilembe revisited | Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda & East Africa Travel Blog

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:06:42 +0000

[…] morning we drove to the start of the Kilembe Route, one of the main routes to Margherita Peak. This trail is managed by Rwenzori Trekking Services. The last few kilometres of road are difficult […]

By: Mgahinga - Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda travel blog

Mgahinga - Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda travel blog — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:28:03 +0000

[…] Mt. Muhabura (4,127m) is also known as Mount Muhavura. Climbing the distinct cone shape of ‘the Guide,’ as it is known locally, is the most demanding. Although not a ‘technical’ climb, it can nevertheless be tough, sometimes cold and muddy. The round hike takes between eight and 10 hours but the ascent is well worth it, for the dramatic changes in vegetation, a chance to swim in a crater lake and breathtaking views as far north as the Rwenzori Mountains. […]

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:41:33 +0000

In reply to Trond Gran Andreassen. Dear Trond, apologies for slow reply but I asked my friend your question and am still waiting for this reply. Put it this way, it gets EXCEEDINGLY cold at night on the mountain! Margherita has permanent glaciers. I'm sure if you say that you will be climbing to max altitude of 5,109 metres, you will be given the correct specification sleeping bag.