6 Days Weismann peak Peak Trek in Rwenzori Mountains national Park
6 days Weismann Peak: Book 6 days Rwenzori mountain trekking to Weismann peak along central circuit trail in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Western Uganda
Weismann Peak is a sub-5,000m trekking peak accessible via both trails of Rwenzori Central circuit & Kilembe trail. It is a moderate trek, compared to most demanding peaks of Mt Stanley and Baker.
There is no glacier on Weismann and no need for ropes or technical equipment, except in very poor conditions. On a clear day, the view from the top of Weismann to the Kachope Lakes below and to Mts Stanley and Baker in the distance is marvellous.
The route to Weismann Peak from from both the central circuit and Kilembe and back to the base takes on 6 days. Weismann Peak can be climbed en route to Margherita or Baker.
Though more approachable than Margherita Peak and Mt Baker, the challenging nature of the Rwenzoris and the high levels of rainfalls mean that many will still find Weismann to be a very demanding trek, both during summit night and during the walk-in.
Trip Overview of the 6 Days Weisman Peak trek
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1648m to Nyabitaba camp 2651m
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp to Guyeoman camp 3505m
Day 3: Guyeoman camp to lake kitandara lakes camp 4023m
Day 4: kitandara lakes camp to weismans peak 4650m
Day 5: Kitandara lakes camp to Guyeoman Camp.
Day 6: Guyeoman camp to Nyakalengija
Detailed Itinerary of the 6 Days Weisman Peak trek
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1648m to Nyabitaba camp 2651m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10km
Begin the day by approaching the Rwenzori mountaineering services head offices early for briefing as well as meeting the guides, chefs and porters. Thereafter start hiking from the park gate at 1646m to Nyabitaba for an ascent of 1200 m. The trail at the beginning goes through homes and gardens fields progressing through high elephant grasses and dense bushes. some animals may be spotted such as the white colobus, blue monkeys, three horned chameleon and the Rwenzori Turaco birds. Dinner and an overnight at Nyabitaba Hut.
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp to Guyeoman camp 3505m
Distance: 5km
Duration: 3-4 hours
From Nyabitaba camp the trail takes you to the junction that connects the ant-clockwise to the clockwise. From here you take the clockwise through the bamboo Forest zone up to the kichuchu bridge. After crossing the bridge it’s a gentle walk up to kichuchu Rock shelter for trail packed lunch. After the short rest, the trail ascends you steeply up to guyeoman camp 3505m. Takes to guyeoman camp for dinner and an overnight.
Day 3: Guyeoman camp to Lake Kitandara lakes camp 4023m
Duration:6-7 hours
Distance: 8km
Following your breakfast from Guyeoman, the trail takes you through the boggy areas, the Heather/rupenia zone up to bujongolo rock shelter for lunch. After lunch it a gentle steep climb up the fresh field pass a nice view of the margarita glaciers and weisman peak. Then it descends you down to kitandara lakes camp Dinner and an overnight at Kitandara Hut.
Day 4: kitandara lakes camp to weismans peak 4650m
Wake up early in the morning for a hectic walk jumping from tussock to tussock seeing some animals like the red mountain duikers and rock hyraxes. This takes you up to the top of weisman s peak 4650m .From the peak descend slowly down to kitandara lakes camp for Dinner and an overnight 4th night.
Day 5: Kitandara lakes camp to Guyeoman Camp.
Wake up early in the morning and embark on your trek, desecnding down to Guyeoman Camp. It will take Approx. 5 hours depending on the group. Dinner and Overnight at Guyeoman.
Day 6: Guyeoman camp to Nyakalengija
In the morning, slope down to Nyabitaba camp for lunch and continue down to Nyakalengija for pick up by the tour driver.8 hours
However one can also go through around loop along the central circuit to Guy yeoman for a 6 days Weisman peak hike Rwenzori
