The trek begins at Trekkers Hostel in Kyanjuki, 12 kilometers from Kasese town past the Kilembe copper mines. It is best to start by 8:30am, but you may leave as late as 10am. You will meet your guides, receive a briefing, and then walk 2.2km to the UWA ranger post at 1,727 meters.

• Day 1: Hike to Sine Camp (2,596m)

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

• Day 3: Hike to Bugata Camp (4,100m)

• Day 4: Hike to Hunwick’s Camp (3,974m)

• Day 5: Summit Weismann’s Peak or Visit Kitandara Valley

• Day 6: Descend to Base Camp

• 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 with many birds and chances to see blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and sometimes L’Hoest monkeys or hear chimpanzees in the distance.

• Visit Enock’s Falls near Sine Camp and enjoy views of waterfalls surrounded by thick 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 along mountain streams.

• Climb to Mutinda Lookout at about 3,975 meters for wide views of the Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese town, and Lake George.

• Cross the Mutinda Valley with tussock grass, giant lobelia plants, and alpine flowers on the way to Bugata Camp at about 4,100 meters.

• Hike through Bamwanjarra Pass with views of snow capped peaks in the Rwenzori Mountains.

• See rare alpine plants such as giant groundsel and giant lobelia in high mountain valleys.

• Spot birds such as the Malachite Sunbird feeding on lobelia flowers.

• Reach Hunwick’s Camp with views of Mount Stanley, Mount Baker, and surrounding peaks.

• Climb to Oliver’s Pass at about 4,505 meters with views of the main Rwenzori peaks.

• Optional hike to Weismann’s Peak at 4,620 meters for views of Mount Stanley, Mount Speke, and Mount Baker.

• Descend through the Nyamwamba Valley with views of waterfalls, rivers, moss covered rocks, and deep valleys.

• See wildlife such as Rwenzori red duiker along the river valleys.

• Stop at Forest View Camp for lunch before finishing the trek at the base camp.