Touching the glacier 4400 m (alt)

8 Days DR Congo Rwenzori Mountains hiking – Touching the Glacier (4350m alt)

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Kwafrika Travel brings you through a 8 Days Congo Rwenzori Mountains Hiking. In this trek up the mountains, trekkers reach the glacier and drink from black and green water. As you hike, the flora is diverse with trees and valleys of ferns. The trees are alive with many species of birds and primates. Walking up the trail you will see chimp nests high up in the tall trees, if you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the resident chimpanzee as they scamper away. Trekkers will trek up to Moraine at 4350m of alt. Moraine means, a place where there were used to be glacier but it has disappeared. You will sleep in basic huts and will be accompanied by rangers, porters and guide. We provide some equipment necessary for the climb like crampons, ropes, harnesses, carabinas, you need to bring good hiking boots, warm clothing warm sleeping bag, and rain gear. We do hire sleeping bags for those who need.

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8 Days DR Congo Rwenzori Mountains hiking – Touching the Glacier (4350m alt)

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From$4,999Per Person

What's included in 8 Days DR Congo Rwenzori Mountains hiking – Touching the Glacier (4350m alt)

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Itinerary

Day 1 | Pick up from Kasindi Border

Food and Drinks

Lunch
Dinner

Accommodation

Dinner and overnight at Centre d’Accueil Touristique Mutsora which is equipped with mid range tented camp.

Day 2 | Climb up to the First Lodging - Kalonge at 2138 m of altitude

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Accommodation

Overnight in basic hut in Kalonge

Inclusions

  • Basic hiking equipment
  • Congo Visa
  • Local taxes
  • Rescuer
  • Professional guide
  • Private Cook
  • Park entrance fees
  • Porters
  • Full Board Accommodation (Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch) as per the itinerary
  • Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
  • Armed Ranger
  • Private transportation JEEP 4x4
  • Hut fees
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 300 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Our representative will pick you up from Kasindi Border

Meeting Points

  • The trip start in Kasindi and ends in Kasindi

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Ticket Redemption

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Operator

Kwafrika Travel