Ruwenzori Central Circuit: 7 days trek
Visitors to the Ruwenzori mountains are guests of an area less traveled than the two most prominent peaks of East Africa. This volcanic chain of mountains is linked by a route known as the Central Circuit. In seven days you can ascend the highest peaks of the Ruwenzoris: Margherita and Alexander. This trekking area is full of unique landscapes with lakes, rivers, streams, and also the flora that makes these mountains such an interesting area for discovery.
∇ Ruwenzori Route Details ∇
From: Nyakalengija 1646m To: Nyabitaba Hut 2652m.
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: +1006m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
From: Nyabitaba Hut 2652m To: John Matte Hut 3414m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: +762m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
From: John Matte Hut 3414m To: Bujuku Hut 3962m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: +548m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
From: Bujuku Hut 3962m To: Elena Hut 4540m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: +578m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
From: Elena Hut 4540m To: Kitandara Hut* 4023m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: +569 -1086m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
*Day 6 includes 3-4 hour summit of Mt. Stanley 5109m
From: Kitandara Hut 4023m To: Guy Yeoman Hut 3261m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: -762m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
From: Guy Yeoman Hut 3261m To: Nyakalengija Hut 1646m
Distance: 21km Elevation Change: -1615m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours