10-Day Weismann Peak Expedition
This 10-day Rwenzori expedition is built around a summit attempt on Weismann Peak (4,620 m) — a demanding high-altitude trek on the iconic Central Circuit, with a non-technical summit goal for strong trekkers. Expect rainforest trails, bamboo zones, heather forests, alpine bogs and dramatic high-mountain valleys, plus the unforgettable Kitandara Lakes area, all supported by an experienced local guide team and porter logistics. The route is paced to help you acclimatise, with safety-first planning and flexibility depending on mountain conditions.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 —
Arrival in Entebbe & hotel transfer
Day 2 —
Entebbe → Kasese
Day 3 —
Kasese → Nyakalengija (Park HQ)
Trekking time: 5–6 hours
Day 4 —
Nyabitaba Hut → John Matte Hut
Overnight: John Matte Hut
Trekking time: 6–7 hours
Day 5 —
John Matte Hut → Bujuku Hut
Trekking time: 4–5 hours
Day 6 —
Bujuku Hut → Kitandara Hut
Trekking time: 4–5 hours
Day 7 — Summit day
Weismann Peak → Kitandara Hut
Trekking time: ~4–5 hours (ascent)
Day 8 —
Kitandara Hut → Guy Yeoman Hut
Trekking time: 5–6 hours
Day 9 —
Guy Yeoman Hut → Nyabitaba Nya
Nyakalengija → Kasese
Day 10 —
Kasese → Entebbe (departure)
End of trip
Arrive at Entebbe Airport, meet the team and transfer to your hotel. Briefing with your guide, dinner and overnight.
Drive to Kasese (route via Masaka–Mbarara or Mityana–Fort Portal depending on conditions). Lunch stop en route, then check-in and rest in Kasese.
Briefing and registration at Nyakalengija (1,646 m). Trek through Bakonzo farmlands into the forest zone, following the Mubuku River and crossing the Mahoma River, then climb to Nyabitaba Hut (2,652 m).
Cross the Kurt Shaffer Bridge and climb into the bamboo zone. Enter the heather zone with giant lobelias and groundsels, then continue through boggy sections along the Bujuku River to John Matte Hut (3,414 m).
Cross the Bujuku River into Lower Bigo Bog (boardwalk sections), moving into the alpine zone. Continue toward Lake Bujuku and arrive at Bujuku Hut (3,962 m).
Climb through moss-draped vegetation to Scott Elliot Pass (4,372 m) with views of glaciers and surrounding peaks, then descend to Upper/Lower Kitandara Lakes and reach Kitandara Hut.
Early start for Weismann Peak. Trek along the shores of Lake Kitandara, then climb steeply past Bigata Lake to the summit. In clear conditions, enjoy views of major Rwenzori peaks. This is described as a non-technical peak. Return to Kitandara for lunch and rest.
Steep ascent along Mount Baker’s southern side to Freshfield Pass (4,282 m) with views toward Congo and Mount Stanley. Descend via boggy/slippery sections to Bujongolo Rock Shelter, then continue to Guy Yeoman Hut.
Complete the Central Circuit by descending the Mubuku and Kichuchu valleys through heather and bamboo zones. Reach Nyabitaba in ~4–5 hours, then descend to Nyakalengija (add ~2–3 hours) and transfer to Kasese for overnight.
Breakfast, then drive back to Kampala/Entebbe (via Fort Portal or Mbarara–Masaka route depending on conditions) for your onward flight.
