mountain climbing is a tough activity that needs a strong person to do, to reach on top you go through ups and down not like another mountain where you just climb the results after the coming of the tourists in the region of Rwenzori helped in the development of Kasese town because of mountain climbing. every year we receive the tourist who comes specifically for Rwenzori hiking. this activity has its specific month in the year for hiking because of the snow. you need to book with the tour operator to organize for you the trip to mt. Rwenzori
Mt Rwenzori is the major tourist activity in Kasese because the mountain climbing and is considered as the best place for hiking to the step slope of Rwenzori and non-other than margarita the highest pick of mount Rwenzori.it takes for the hikers almost seven days to reach the top of the mountain and it’s for few people who can reach the top
this adventure needs brave people so it’s important to pack all the requirements that you need to use, its highest peak is ranked as number three in the African continent
Requirements for hiking
a large duffle bag to carry your items
sleeping bag, hiking will take more than 4days and you will reach the point where you have to rest at night and the sleeping bag will help you to cover yourself to reduce on the coldness
Pregnant women are not allowed
you need a porter
helmet
you need a body belt which could help you to carry some stuff because it’s easy and safe to keep valuable items like phones cards
snow protection gear like ice ax, trekking poles pocho
headlamp
gloves
plastic bag for dirty laundry
sunglass
neck warmer to reduce the coldness
walking boots
ski jacket which will help you on coldness and snow and ice, it should be a water resistance jacket
food and drinks or snacks
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems
the activity allows only 16people per hut per day and if beyond that your request to postpone
what to know before you go hiking
Participants should have a moderate level of fitness
This tour operates in most weather conditions that favor all the hikers, so please dress appropriately, If the tour is canceled due to extreme weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
all the mountain climbers are advised on the season to go hiking because there are seasons where the snow cant allow anyone to climb and the place is too cold