3 Days Mahoma Loop Trekking Via Rwenzori Central Circuit Trail
3 Days Mahoma Loop Trail Trekking is a 3 day Rwenzori trekking Mahoma loop nature walk via the Central circuit trail at the base of Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The 3 days trekking Mahoma loop Rwenzori trekking expedition is a short budget camping nature walk through the lush forest vegetation cover of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park encompasses the impressive views of high glaciers, spectacular valleys of nine lakes, bearded lichens dangling from the giant heather, which feature the beautiful rocky cliffs, crags as well as the magnificent snow caped peaks in the background. The divers floral & faunal biospheres through the distinct vegetation zones creates a sensational trekking experience to Rwenzori mountaineering enthusiasts.
Never before has this perfect and beautiful trek been available, totally never touched and without a reason one of the most incredible 3 days Mahoma loop treking expereience in Africa
Highlight Of The 3 days Mahoma Loop Trekking Rwenzori
Day 1: Kasese-Park gate -Omukakiiza
Day 2: Omukakizi To Mahoma Lake Camp
Day 3: Depart For nyakalengija(Kasese town)
Detailed Itinerary for 3 days Mahoma Loop Trekking Rwenzori
Day 1: Kasese-Park gate -Omukakiiza
Following your morning breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked by your guide who will lead you to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Head Quarters at Nyakalengija, 1.646 m.
You will be briefed about the regulation of the hike, after which the hike embark on your hike through the plantations and homes of the Bakonzo, (the people of the mountain), where you will gradually reach the garden plots and elephants grass and then connect to the forest zone.
This takes further through the lush rainforest of kyambogo ridge with a view of the Mubuku Valley then climb the thick forested ridge which is home to primates, such as black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and the L’hoest monkey, then proceed further to Omu’kaKizza Rest Camp at 2,977metres. Here you will be rewarded by the most beautiful views over the Rwenzori foothills and Kasese town 2,160 metres below.
Day 2: Omukakizi To Mahoma Lake Camp
On day 2 of the 3 days Mahoma loop trek, you climb up Mahoma Lake, where the forest gives leads to narrow moss covered ridge up to 3,515 metres through a beautiful forest of giant heather covered in layers of bright green moss. You will follow the footprints of mountain Elephants through the bamboo and heather forest, as you spot them having a drink at the hot springs.
The ridge will lead you to the Rukenga valley where you will see the everlasting flowers (mimulopsis eliotti) and the giant lobelia. You then head to Mahoma lake Camp for dinner & overnight. From Mahoma lake if the sky is clear you will be able to see Mt.Baker, Mt.Stanley and the Portal Peaks.
Day 3: Depart For Nyakalengija(Kasese town)
Wake up early for breakfast, and descend down wallking around the lake, thereafter you will continue through Nyabitaba ranger post and the Mpanga ridge to adjoin the Mubuku valley, a home of three horned chameleon. After a rest in Nyabitaba, trek down further to Nyakalengija/Kasese town to receive a certificate issued out by the Rwenzori Mountaineering Service.
