3 days trek Mahoma loop central circuit.

3 days trek Mahoma loop central circuit, the Mahoma Loop is a concise yet equally captivating hiking route in the Rwenzori Mountains, offering a splendid introduction to the region’s natural beauty and wildlife. This 3-day walk is ideal for anyone who desires to witness the breathtaking scenery of the Rwenzori Mountains without undertaking a more extended expedition. The Mahoma Loop, a segment of the Central Circuit, showcases a wide variety of ecosystems, including abundant montane forests and picturesque alpine meadows.

Highlights of 3 days trek Mahoma loop central circuit.

Day 1: Nyakalengija 1560m – omukakiza camp 2500m.

Day 2: omukakiza camp 2500m – Lake mahoma camp 3000m.

Day 3: Lake mahoma camp through nyabitaba camp to nyakalengija.

Detailed itinerary of 3 days trek Mahoma loop central circuit.

 Day 1: Nyakalengija 1560m – omukakiza camp 2500m.

Begin the day by approaching rwenzori mountaineering service reservation officer early in order to arrange for guides and porters once the trek starts at the park gate 1700m to omukakiza camp a distance of 6.5 km takes 4-5 hours and an ascent of 1000 meters. The trail after the gate takes you through the montane forest zones seeing a lot of birds, three horned chameleon an endemic species, black and white colobus monkeys and rwenzori turaco birds.

It ascends steeply to omukakiza camp (tent pitch) dinner and overnight.

Day 2: omukakiza camp 2500m – Lake mahoma camp 3000m.

From omukakiza the trail descends steeply for a couple of hours passing through the bamboo forest and then becomes easier kind of like a flat area in the elephant zone.

From omukakiza, portal peaks and kinyangoma Hills can be seen. The flat area takes you to the boardwalk and the vegetation around it is a combination of Heather and afro alpine zones with lots of senecio plants, giant lobelia and lobelia giberoa.

Finally reach mahoma Lake the deepest in the rwenzori mountains national Park, its 12 feets deep and being fed by the melted snow from Mount Baker.

Distance covered 5-6 hours 6km.

Dinner and an overnight at mahoma lakes camp.(pitch tent)

Day 3: Lake mahoma camp through nyabitaba camp to nyakalengija.

 Leave Lake mahoma early retracing out the route to nyakalengija. This 8km trail usually takes 3 hours .Descending through mubuku river and through fields to the park gate.

Dinner and an overnight to the lodge of your choice.

The itinerary  is included.

• English speaking guide.
• Ruwenzori days of Hike to Margarita ( central circuit )
• English speaking guide
• Park entrance
• Ice climbing equipment (ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness and ropes
• As well as gumboots
• Accommodation on the mountain (wooden hut).
• Meals as you hike
• 2 ranger guides
• 2 porters per person
• Chef/cook

The price excludes:

• The night at Ruboni’s rest camp or at equator snow.
• Air ticket.
• Visas.
• Laundry.
• Tips.
• Hiking gear.