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Mountain Hiking Safaris
Mountain Hiking Safaris, Ikiya Primate Safaris provides one of the best opportunities for Mountain Hiking Safaris. Ikiya Primate Safaris in partnership with Rwenzori Trekking services, Rwenzori Mountaineering services and Uganda Wildlife Authority can organize mountain hiking safaris on Rwenzori, Elgon and volcanoes in South western Uganda also we extented our partnership to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania
Mountain Hiking-Rwenzori
Mountain Rwenzori is the largest block mountain range in Africa and one where you can enjoy mountain hiking while in Uganda. Located in western Uganda, it takes about 8 days to reach the peak. We can organize hikes that range from 3 to 8 days on this mountain. If you are interested in mountain hiking, then Rwenzori Mountains should be on your wish list.
Elgon Mountain Hiking
Mountain Elgon is located in Eastern Uganda and is one of the very few exciting volcanoes in Uganda. It has one of the largest calderas in Uganda and may take three to four days to reach the peak. Uganda Wildlife Authority is in charge of hiking and trekking services and we can help you put together a mountain hiking trip if contacted.
Mgahinga, Sabinyo and Muhavura mountain Hiking.
In the south western part of Uganda boarding Rwanda and Congo lies three volcanic mountains that are part of the virunga volcano chains and very exciting to hike. Any of the three volcanoes may take you from 2 to three days to reach the peak and for those interested in combining mountain gorillas with volcano hiking, this is the place to be.
Depending on which side of Uganda you want to visit, we can advice the best hiking option and combine it with other tour activities in such regions to make sure that you enjoy your stay while in Uganda. Contact us to find out which mountain provides the best experience or the best time to hike any of them. For those that are interested in hill climbing, Kisoro and Kabale provides the best opportunity
Mountain Hiking Safaris Destinations
Mt Kenya
Mt Kenya (5199m) is Africa’s second highest mountain, consisting of three summits: Point Lenana (4985m) is accessible to any strong hill walker. Batian (5199m) and Nelion (5188m) are both a challenge for the rock climber (approx Hard Severe). We offer the opportunity for clients to ascend all three summits. Everyone treks in together, but on the summit days each group can head for their separate summit with their own guide/leader. Our choice of approach route provides excellent acclimatisation; traversing Mt Kenya and linking two of its most famous trails: the Sirimon and Naru Moru. These trails offer spectacular, ever-changing scenery; vast plains bordering the Great Rift Valley, dense forest, deep gorges, waterfalls, moorland, glaciers and mountain tarns
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, East Africa, is the highest mountain in Africa with an elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). It is the largest free-standing mountain in the world and is one of the seven summits.
Its snow-capped peak towers above the surrounding Savannah’s and is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. While it is a dormant volcano, it still serves as an important source of inspiration for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
Mount Karisimbi
Mount Karisimbi is the highest of the volcanoes found within the Virunga ranges of mountains. It is the eleventh highest in Africa. This inactive volcano is found in the Volcanoes National Park and along the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rising up to 4,507 meters, Mount is surrounded by other neighboring volcanoes like Mikeno, Nyiragongo and Bisoke. The mountain gets its name Karisimbi (Kinyarwanda for “White Shell”) from the snow that usually covers the top during the dry season. Karisimbi has a caldera Branca and two craters in the summit with the largest being