Portal Peak Trek
Are you an adventurous traveler but looking for a mountaineering destination to quench this thirst? Rwenzori mountains national park located in the southwestern part of Uganda has got you covered. At a total surface area of 1,000 square kilometers, the park protects the highest point of Uganda and the third highest point of the African continent found on Mount Stanley, the highest massif of Rwenzori ranges.
The 6 days portal peaks trek is the alternative for the 12 Days Rwenzori Portal Peaks adventure that starts from Rwenzori Mountains local village of Nyakalengija and ends from there , if your interested in transfer services from Kampala to Rwenzori Mountains , let the reservation team be a ware of the your request for the unique Rwenzori Mountaineering tours. Get the best discounted quotes for Rwenzori Adventures through Rwenzori Expeditions the leading operator of Adventures to Rwenzori Mountains.
The highest peak of the mountain is Margherita with an elevation of 5,109 meters and this can be sight on Mount Stanley.
Aside Margherita, there are other several peaks on Rwenzori and among these include the portal peaks. Portal peaks are peaks whose estimate terrain elevation above sea level is 4309.
In this itinerary, you are going to explore the portal peaks on Rwenzori mountains as per the package below;
Summary of the trip
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1640m - Nyabitaba camp 2650m.
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp 2650m - Johnmaate camp 3505m.
Day 3: Johnmaate camp 3505m - Bukurungu Rock shelter (tent pitch)
Day 4: Bukurungu rock shelter - summit portal peaks - Rutara/middle portal peaks and Kihuma peak at once and return back to Bukurungu rock shelter for dinner and an overnight.
Day 5: Bukurungu rock shelter - Johnmaate camp.
Day 6: Johnmaate camp - Nyabitaba - Nyakalengija.
Activities
- Portal Peak Trekking in Rwenzoris
From the gate the trail takes you on the shores of river Mubuku through the montane forest zones up to kyoho and 
Rising early, you prepare with your guides to attempt portal peaks, Rutara/ middle portal peaks and Kihuma peak at once. A difficult ascend on the steeply slopping rocks is followed by an easier but still challenging trudge in climbing boots up to the summit of the above-mentioned beautiful peaks. After taking the nice photos there followed a careful descend to Bukurungu rock shelter for dinner and an overnight.