1-Week Rwenzori Mount Baker And Weismann Peak Trek via Kilembe Trail

The 1-Week Mount Baker and Weismann Peak trek is a thrilling, dual-summit expedition in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda. Starting at the Kilembe trailhead, the demanding route takes hikers through diverse vegetation zones to summits reaching 4,842 m (Mount Baker) and 4,620 m (Weismann Peak).

The 1-Week Rwenzori Mount Baker and Weismann’s Peak trek is a stunning, highly rewarding expedition in the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda. Utilizing the remote and scenic Kilembe Trail, the itinerary costs roughly $1,500 to $1,700 USD per person and involves tackling diverse terrain, including high-altitude alpine zones and glaciers.

7-Day Mount Baker And Weismann Peak Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Trekkers Hostel to Sine Hut
Ascend from the Kilembe base (1,450 m) through Afro-montane forest to Sine Hut (2,596 m).
Day 2: Sine Hut to Mutinda Camp
Trek via Kalalama Camp (3,147 m) to Mutinda Camp (3,582 m).
Day 3: Mutinda Camp to Bugata Camp
Hike through the alpine moorland and giant lobelias to reach Bugata Camp (4,100 m).
Day 4: Bugata Camp to Hunwick’s Camp
Cross over the Bamwanjara Pass to reach Hunwick’s Camp.
Day 5: Summit Mount Baker
Climb up to the summit of Mount Baker (4,842 m), followed by a 2-3 hour descent back to Hunwick’s Camp.
Day 6: Hunwick’s Camp to Kiharo Camp
Ascend towards Oliver’s Pass (4,505 m) with a side opportunity to summit Weismann’s Peak, before descending into the deep valley of Kiharo Camp.
Day 7: Descend to Park Gate
Follow the Nyamwamba River and waterfalls down to the park gate, then an additional trek to the Trekkers Hostel.