Rwenzori mountain trekking experience

IMPORTANT/VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ACTIVITY

Margherita Peak 12 Days Trek Holiday Experience

Fitness is the greatest necessity for all our treks in the Rwenzoris, I will not compare Rwenzori to Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya, “Rwenzoris is a challenge of its own kind!” very rugged hence lots of up and down movements coupled up with mud, though the beauty is seriously rewarding. So please train and be fit for this hike. No extreme technical skills required for this trek, main requirement is fitness.

Accommodation in mountains

We do have a mixture of both huts and permanent tents on the trail. In case we do have extra people on board, we do always carry extra tents which we do pitch up for them. We will always know and plan for our clients before they start, hence there will be enough accommodation for everyone in the mountains.

For equipment:

Harnesses, crampons, caribinas, ice axes, helmets, rubber boots (are must have) and ropes are all provided free of charge. We do hire sleeping bags @ $15 and price is for the whole trek. Please take note of the above personal gear list you will need on your hike. You need to book sleeping bags in advance as we do have less in stores. Temperatures can go as low as -2 degrees above 4000m and 5 degrees below 4000m and highest of 15 degrees which mainly around 2900 and 3500 during day.

Food – Good food is provided on all treks and the guides are trained to do the preparation and cooking on all treks .The meals are mainly healthy and designed to keep you healthy throughout your whole trek. Meals provided cater for all meal allergies and we will be happy to receive information about your food allergies.

Porters will be carrying your luggage maximum weight 25kg, we advise that you carry a big backpack which the porters will be carrying and a day pack for your personal equipment which you will be carrying yourself. We also advise that you have backpack covers in case of any rains. 2 porters are provided per client any extra porters can be organised at an extra fee of $15 per day.

Guides will always be provided which are 2 guides and that’s the minimum standard for 1 to 5pax and 3 guides for 6pax to 15pax. The guides are all well trained, with first aid skills, guiding skills, evacuation skills, flora and fauna, abseiling, cooking, safety & security and customer care. The guides never stop being trained so as to ensure customer satisfaction. Hence training never stops.

Insurance is mandatory for all our treks and all clients should buy their insurance before arrival covering Medivac and evacuation at an altitude of 4000metres and above. Please note that no trek will depart without insurance. So in case of any emergency, all the huts are equipped with stretchers, and all the teams are always equipped with a first aid box and always have a satellite phone on all treks .

Note:

• Fitness is the greatest necessity for all our treks in the Rwenzoris
• Please let us know if there are specific desires that you may require.
• Please carry heavy jackets because it might get chilly
• An umbrella and other rain gear would also be ideal for this trip
• You may need comfortable rubber boots for the Mountain Trek and also for the hike at the caves and crater lakes in fort portal
• Carrying a camera is valuable for the photographic moments
• Please don’t forget to carry your medicine in case of some illness
• Carry warm sleeping bags
• You may need head gear and hand gloves for safety from severe weather conditions
• The package provides food and a soft drink per person per meal. Extras will be paid for by the client themselves.
• The package does not also include personal expenses outside the package arrangement

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