Hike to the Mutinda Lookout - 4 - $714
Itinerary
Day 1: Hike to the Sine Camp
As the adventure begins, complete a briefing with your guides at Kilembe (1,450m), before beginning the trek to Sine Camp at 2,596 metres. You will hike through the forests of the Afro-montane forest zone. This is a steady climb for about 6km before passing through a steep section towards Sine Camp.
The hike is a great opportunity to see some of the flora and fauna of the Rwenzoris, including Colobus Monkeys. Today you will cover a total distance of approximately 9.5km over 5-6 hours.
Day 2: Sine Camp to Mutinda Camp
Hike to Mutinda Camp at 3,688 metres, passing through the Bamboo and Heather-Rapanea zones. The trail meanders up over several small knolls along a ridge top before dropping down the side of the valley. You cross several small streams and pass close to the moss covered waterfalls. Once you pass 3,000 metres, you'll see unique plant species like Giant Heather covered in Usnea lichen.
Mutinda Camp is set near a small river and waterfall. In the afternoon, you summit Mutinda Lookout at 3,975 meres. Today's hike covers approximately 6km over 6-8 hours of walking.
Day 3: Mutinda Camp to Kiharo Camp
After a good breakfast, hike slightly higher before taking a right turn and descending through Hunwick's pass to Kiharo Camp at 3,420 metres. The camp is set in a valley with lush vegetation and towering twin peaks.
Day 4: Return to Base Camp
Descend past the moss covered rocks, along rivers and beautiful forests as you make your way back to the base camp in Kilembe. You'll cover around 15km over 7-9 hours of walking.
Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Prices are per person based on 2 people travelling together. Additional $35/night park fee payable at the Rwenzori park gates.
Price depends on group size:
1-2 person group: US$659 per person for the trek starting and ending in Kilembe.
3+ person group: US$627 per person for the trek starting and ending in Kilembe.
Additional Notes
Group size
We run group treks and solo treks. You can book any date, and the number of other people in the group will simply depend on how many other travellers have booked to be in the mountains for those dates. If no one else has booked for your dates, the trek will run as a private tour.
Maximum group size for the high altitude treks is 8 or 9, or up to 15 for low altitude treks.
Includes
- Guides & porters throughout the 10-day trek
- All meals
- Accommodation throughout the trek in dormitory-style huts along the trail
- All technical equipment (except crampons) - none required on low altitude treks.
Excludes
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Transport to and from Kilembe
- Flights or visa fees
- Anything not mentioned as included
- Note that we can arrange transfers to and from the trailhead for you at additional cost, or if you're including the Rwenzoris as part of a wider itinerary with us, then transport to and from Kilembe and accommodation before/after the trek will be included.
