Plan Your Rwenzori Trek

Everything you need to decide on, book and prepare for a Rwenzori trek, roughly in the order you will actually need it.

Deciding

Start with how difficult Rwenzori trekking really is and the best time to trek — these two pages will tell you honestly whether this is the right trip before you get further into planning. If you are choosing between routes, our Central Circuit vs Kilembe Trail comparison is the most useful next stop.

Booking

What a Rwenzori trek costs breaks down what sits inside a trek price, and park fees and permits covers the Uganda Wildlife Authority side of that specifically — including why we are not yet quoting a figure, given the tariff changed in 2026 and most of the internet is still repeating the old one.

Preparing

Fitness and training, the packing list, gear guide, and boots and footwear cover what to bring and how to get ready. Altitude and acclimatisation is essential reading if you are attempting a summit.

Getting there

Getting to the Rwenzori, Kampala to Kasese, and Entebbe to the Rwenzori cover the logistics of the journey itself. Where to stay covers accommodation before and after your trek.

On the mountain

Food and water, guides and porters, and safety cover what to expect once you are actually walking. Our FAQs page answers the specific questions we are asked most often, drawn from real enquiries rather than guessed at.

Not sure where to start? Tell us your dates and what you are hoping to do, and we will point you to exactly what you need rather than making you read everything.