Mountaineering

Mount Speke Ascent

Uganda · Rwenzori

A dedicated Rwenzori ascent to one of the range's major summits.

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Route overview

A Rwenzori summit route focused on Mount Speke from the Uganda Central Circuit approach.

Why travellers choose this trip

A Uganda expedition built around Mount Speke for teams that want a serious Rwenzori summit without the exact same emphasis as the Margherita highpoint itinerary.

- Trek into the Rwenzori from Nyakalengija - Focus the itinerary on Mount Speke - Use hut support and local mountain staff - Descend through the Uganda-side circuit

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Days7 days

Distance58 km

Total climb4,700M

High point4,890M

Route typeExpeditionLine

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