7 Days Mountain Gessi group hike
7 Days Mountain Gessi group hike, Embark on your group’s adventure of 7 days Mountain Gessi group hike in Nyakalengija, hiking 6.5 km through lush forests to Nyabitaba Camp (2,650m). On day two, trek 7.5 km through bamboo forests to Johnmaate Camp (3,505m), enjoying views of Margherita and Alexandria peaks. Day three leads you through the bog to Skull Cave Camp with a chance to spot Rwenzori Turaco birds. On day four, ascend to Lac de la Luna Camp, taking in stunning views of the Congo. Day five features a challenging climb to Mount Gessi (4,800m) for amazing photos. Descend on day six back to Johnmate Camp, viewing Mount Baker, Stanley, and Speke. Finish on day seven by returning to Nyabitaba and Nyakalengija, creating unforgettable group memories.
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1650m – Nyabitaba camp 2650m +25°c
You wake up in the cool air nyakalengija hotels, meet your guides and escorts and soon set off on the 5 hours walk Nyabitaba camp at 2650m. You walk through a dense forest canopy, view a variety of bird species, monkeys and you may have a chance to see the mountain elephants. It takes 6.5 km from nyakalengija to Nyabitaba camp.
Dinner and an overnight
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp 1650m – Johnmaate camp 3505m +15°c
Day 2 of 7 Days Mountain Gessi group hike, the gloomy but breathtaking beautiful portal peaks greet you in the morning and shadow your right shoulder as you cross the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers by Kurt Shafer bridge, climbing and descending through bamboo forest, moss and lichen festooned trees Leeds you to Johnmate camp. Here, the evening sun often brings a tantalizing glimpse of gold struck margherita and Alexandria peaks and you would enjoy seeing the snow. It takes 7 hrs walk 7.5 km from Nyabitaba to Johnmaate camp. Dinner and an overnight
Day 3: John maate camp 3505m – skul cave (pitch a tent)
From bigo camp,the trail takes you through the tiring bog in the Heather/ Rupenia zones and high chances of seeing the Rwenzori Turaco birds are high here.
It takes 6-7 hours from bigo hut to skull cave camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: skull cave
camp – lac de laluna camp (tent pitch)
Breathtaking taking views down the valley of Congo side starts your day as you ascend steeply to lac de laluna camp.
It’s a tough day but of course worthy because you shall get a clear view of Congolese homesteads as you ascend to the camp.
It takes 7-8 hours walk from skull cave to lake de laluna for a wilderness dinner and overnight.
Day 5: lac de laluna – mount Gessi. 4800m (Congo side peaks)
Rising early, you prepare with your guides to attempt mount Gessi and Orlando Peaks.
Difficult boulders and steep slopping rocks are followed easily and challengingly.
After taking your beautiful pictures of the Congolese side, return back to lac de laluna for dinner and an overnight
Day 6: Lac de laluna camp – Johnmaate camp 3505m
Day 6 of 7 Days Mountain Gessi group hike: It’s a gentle walk from Lac de la to Johnmaate camp, though a bit challenging as it descends down to bigo camp. It gives you a chance to see mount Baker, mount Stanley and mount speke.
Takes 8 hours from. Lac de laluna to Johnmaate camp.
Dinner and an overnight.
Day 7: Johnmaate camp 3505m – Nyabitaba camp.
Your final day and all you can think of is a hot bath and a restaurant meal, but you have to wait a bit longer to walk through the bogs and bamboo forest to proceed your second glimpse of Nyabitaba to have a night or just a cup of coffee and onward to nyakalengija. You arrive in mid afternoon, exhausted, but with a smile and memories that won’t wash off with the dirt and tiredness in your hot shower.