Kilembe Trail Accommodations
Exploring the Rwenzori Mountains, or “Mountains of the Moon“, is an everlasting experience. the Kilembe trail is one of the principal Rwenzori trekking routes to uncover the unspoiled beauty of the Rwenzori Mountains. When intending to tour the Rwenzori Mountains, inquiries regarding hotel options are frequently posed by trekkers. The Kilembe trail is a challenging trail/route that guides trekkers to Margherita Peak and other Peaks in the Rwenzori Mountains, offering excellent lodging amenities along the route. The wooden cabinets are well-maintained and arranged in a dormitory arrangement with bunk beds to accommodate a large number of trekkers in response to the increasing influx of hikers exploring the Rwenzori Mountains. The camps situated along the Kilembe trail are Forest Camp, Sine Camp, Kalalama Camp, Mutinda Camp, Bugata Camp, Hunwicks Camp, Margherita Camp, and Kiharo Camp.The camps are basic yet provide a comfortable accommodation for hikers, featuring solar-powered lighting and charging stations for trekkers, allowing them to maintain their camera and phone batteries for capturing great moments.
Lodges/Hotels Accommodation at The Base Of The Kilembe Trail
At the base, economical accommodations like as the Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel and Trekker’s Hostel Kilembe are available. Additional amenities comprise community camps such as Ruboni, which provide a more rustic, nature-centric experience, as well as hotels in Kasese town for trekkers commencing or concluding their adventure.
Camping Accommodations in the Kilembe Trail
The Kilembe Trail’s Mountain Huts serves as the principal overnight lodging for the Rwenzori Treks.
Sine Camp, at 2,596 meters
Sine Camp, located at an altitude of 2,598 meters, is situated in the tropical rainforest zone, with the stunning Enock Falls positioned 200 meters before to the camp. Comprising four timber cottages and shared washrooms furnished with a solar-powered lighting system. The dominant flora in the campsite comprises Podocarpus milanjianus, Pouteria adolfi-friedericii, Fauria saligna, Scadoxus cyrtanthiflorus, and several ferns.
Kalalama Camp, 3,134 meters
Kalalama Camp, located at an altitude of 3,147 meters, is found within the heather zone. Showcasing spectacular views of Kilembe town, portions of Queen Elizabeth, along with Lake Edward and Lake George. The Camp features a solar-powered lighting system. The dominant flora of the campsite comprises enormous heather trees, shrubs, and various plants. Rapanea melanophloeos, Hypericum bequartii, Hypericum revolutum, Carex, Acanthus piobacen, Alchemilla, Galium, Senecio transmarinus.
Mutinda Camp, 3588 meters
Mutinda Camp is located in the Heather Zone and boasts a diverse range of vegetation, including Heather trees, Dendrosenecios, Lobelias, Hypericum revolution, beguettii, and many more plant species. The perspectives from Mutinda Lookout, located above the camp, offer views of scenic streams meandering across the valley and other unascended peaks.
The camp includes shared wooden cottages with external washing amenities.
Bugata Camp at 4100 Meters
Bugata Camp is located in the Afro-alpine zone and has communal wooden cottages with external washing facilities.
The Nyamugasani Valley offers varied perspectives, including glacial lakes, Bugata Lake inhabited by black African swans, vistas of Keki Peak and multiple observation peaks, alongside views of Mt. Luigi di Savoia.
The dominant flora of the campsite comprises Hypericum revolutum, Giant heather trees, Lobelia Wollastonii, Tussock grasses, and Helichrysum (everlasting blossoms).
Hunwicks Camp, 3974 meters
Hunwicks Camp, named for John Hunwick, the director of Rwenzori Trekking Services, is located in the Afro-Alpine zone and has stunning views of Butawu Valley, which connects to Kitandara. It offers vistas of Mt. Luigi di Savoia, the glaciers of Mt. Baker, and, on clearer days, views of Mt. Speke through Mt. Baker. A little trek of 5 to 10 minutes above the camp provides distant sights of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The prevalent vegetation at the campsite include Hypericum, Giant Heather trees, Lobelia Wollastonii, Tussock grasses, and Helichrysum (everlasting flowers).
Margherita Camp, 4485 meters
Margherita Camp is located in a rugged terrain, comprising shared wooden cabins and outdoor sanitation amenities. The camp offers panoramic views of the Kitandara Valley, including the Kitandara Lakes, Weismann’s Peak, Mt. Speke, the Elena Peaks, and the glaciers of Mt. Stanley.
Look out for Scott Elliot Pass and the Colonation Glaciers atop Elena Peak in the nearby area. The dominant vegetation surrounding the camp consists of Dendrosenecio and Everlasting flowers.