6 Days Weismann's Peak
Trek Rwenzori Tours · Fort Portal
This peak is the most challenging one in Rwenzori Ranges but rewarding; Weismann’s Peak stands at 4,620 metres. This trek will take six days and pass through some of the most breathtaking landscapes within the Rwenzori mountains. It is advisable to undertake this hike between mid-December until the end of February and again from June until the end of July. Participants should have good physical fitness levels.
**Day 1:** From Nyakalengija (1,648m) to Nyabitaba Hut (2,651m).
Start your journey with preparations either in the late afternoon before departure or very early in the morning when visiting the main office of Trek Rwenzori Tours. Here, check all necessary equipment and organize porters including chefs and guides.
Your trekking route begins near the Park Gate located at 1,646m above sea level towards Nyabitaba covering approximately seven kilometers which usually takes four to five hours while climbing up about 1,200 vertical meters. Initially, follow paths passing houses and cultivated areas moving upwards through thickets of bamboos and tall Elephant Grass. Cross River Mahoma after going past several cliffs and continue uphill sharply toward Nyabitaba Camp. Keep an eye out for wildlife like White Colobus Monkeys, Black Colobus Monkeys, Three Horned Chameleons, and possibly even sightings of the rare Rwenzori Turacos.
Spend the night camping at Nyabitaba.
**Day 2:** From Nyabitaba Camp (2,651m) to Guyeoman Camp (3,505m).
At Nyabitaba Camp, hikers can choose their path based upon whether they wish to go counterclockwise around Mount Stanley or clockwise. Those choosing the latter option travel via Bamboo Forest down to Kichuchu Bridge. Once across the bridge, turn left entering the heather/ropeinia area leading climbers eventually to Kichuchu Rock whereupon we begin our steep ascend upwardly spiraling back onto track heading straight ahead finally arriving at Guyeoman Camp...
