4-Day Rwenzori Mutinda lookout Trek

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4-Day Rwenzori Mutinda lookout Trek
Rwenzori, Uganda
Duration: 4 days
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$650

About your trip

The trek starts at Trekkers Hostel Kyanjuki, 12 kilometers from Kasese town, past Kilembe copper mines. It is best to start by 8:30am, but you can leave as late as 10am. After meeting your guides for a briefing, you walk 2.2km to the UWA ranger post at 1,727m.

4-Day Rwenzori Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Hike to Sine Camp (2,596m)

  • Day 2: Hike to Mutinda Camp (3,588m)

  • Day 3: Hike to Kiharo Camp (3,460m)

  • Day 4: Descend to Basecamp (1,450m)

Why this tour?

  • Start the trek at Trekkers Camp at 1,450 meters and hike through the Afro Montane Forest to Sine Hut at 2,596 meters.

  • Walk through tall forest trees with chances to see blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and hear chimpanzees in the distance.

  • See Enock’s Falls near Sine Camp and enjoy views of waterfalls surrounded by green forest.

  • Pass through different vegetation zones including Afro Montane forest, bamboo forest, and the Heather Rapanea zone.

  • Hike through valleys with giant heather trees, moss covered rocks, and hanging lichens.

  • Reach Mutinda Camp and hike to Mutinda Lookout at 3,975 meters for views of the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese town, and Lake George.

  • Follow trails through Hunwick’s Pass between high peaks where you may see hawks, eagles, hyrax, and red duiker.

  • Visit Kiharo Falls and hike down the Nyamwamba Valley with views of rivers, forests, and deep valleys.

  • See a series of waterfalls including Cathy’s Falls, Nyamwamba Falls, Ajarova Falls, Plozza Falls, and Bridal Falls.

  • Walk through bamboo forest where Rwenzori duiker and other wildlife live.

  • Finish the trek at Forest View Camp at 2,580 meters with wide views of the forest and Kilwembe valley.

What's included

Park fees

Professional guide

Drinking water,

Cook & porters

Accommodation

What's not included

Sleeping Bag

Can be hired at $10 per bag

Hiking shoes

International flights

Travel insurance,

Visa fees,

Tips

Transportation

This has to be booked separately.

Location

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1. Rwenzori, Uganda

Rwenzori, Uganda

About your organizer

Magical Gorilla Adventures creates real, well-planned gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. We focus on small groups, experienced local guides, fair prices, and smooth logistics from start to finish. If you want close gorilla encounters, honest advice, and trips that feel personal and well organized, this is where your adventure begins.

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