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.


Day 1
From: Nyakalengija 1646m    To: Nyabitaba Hut 2652m.
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: +1006m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Day 2
From: Nyabitaba Hut 2652m    To: John Matte Hut 3414m
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: +762m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours

Day 3
From: John Matte Hut 3414m    To: Bujuku Hut 3962m
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: +548m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Day 4
From: Bujuku Hut 3962m    To: Elena Hut 4540m
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: +578m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours

Day 5
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

Day 6
From: Kitandara Hut 4023m    To: Guy Yeoman Hut 3261m
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: -762m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Day 7
From: Guy Yeoman Hut 3261m    To: Nyakalengija Hut 1646m
Distance: 21km    Elevation Change: -1615m
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours