Mount Rwenzori Hiking Equipment

Mount Rwenzori Hiking Equipment

Tour Operator: Dav Safaris     Website: www.davsafaris.com      Email: [email protected]

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Mount Rwenzori Hiking Equipment

Mount Rwenzori Hiking Equipment: Like any other visiting destination, travelers are recommended to pack useful equipment fitting the weather in the area and the activities done in that outstanding travel destination. However, the Rwenzori Mountains, stun with beautiful glaciers and scenic landscapes. They also offer seductive and rewarding views, accompanied by wondrous tales through the ages. Moreover, at its center lies a range of about 6 peaks with permanent snow and 3 with glaciers. The highest mountain in the range, ‘’Mount Stanley,’’ can only be accessed by experienced trekkers. It has the Margherita peak, which is the third-highest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. The Margherita peak rises about 5,109 meters above sea level. The other popular one is Mount Speke.

Mount Rwenzori Hiking Equipment

To reach all the way to Mount Speke for example, you need useful drugs with you. This include; Malaria Prophylaxis, Diamox ‘’helps acclimatization and reduces risks of edema,’’ Non-prescription painkillers ‘’like Panadol –avoid aspirin,’’ Sleeping pills ‘’hard to sleep at altitude for some,’’ Sunscreen ‘’about 45 or 60.

Other useful equipment to carry with includes; Dark sunglasses, Long-sleeved trekking shirts ‘’long sleeve,’’ T-shirt, Hiking and climbing pants, Mountain Jacket, Warm hat for high altitude climbing, Rain gear –options ‘’capped mountainous areas are always wet notice it’’ Fleece jacket, Fleece vest ‘’ must be light,’’ Crampons, 1x mountain gloves /Over mitts for climbing ropes, Down jacket ‘’optional,’’ Slings, Mountain boots that can fit crampons for going to Summit, Comfortable walking shoes ‘’runners,’’ Comfortable camp shoes or sandals, Gaiter ‘’probably a set for both low and high alt,’’ Waterproof sacks ‘’large canoe bags,’’ Waterproof sacks ‘’ helpful as an individual for tent or sleeping bag and clothes,’’ Pack lightweight long underwear, Fleece jacket and sweater, t-shirts; hiking –climbing pants or shorts to keep you comfortable, Carry a sleeping mat ‘’ to rest on when you feel exhausted or rest your mind,’’ Pack your climbing pack to protect your personal documents, Tent ‘’ can be provided for all our visitors,’’ Sleeping bags ‘’ good for protection and warming your body.’’

Carry comfortable rubber hiking shoes which will not challenge you in hiking. Endeavor to pack lots of cotton socks which will help you each day by putting on fresh dry socks in the morning. Another option is wearing running shoes together with one pair of dry each day. Some people like wearing gum boots which must be rubber boots covering three quarters of the lower parts of the legs up to the knee.

Dav Safaris recommends that you never wear vibram soled hiking boots if you visit the park when the ground is really wet and slippery, as the vibram soles are too stiff and hard to walk hold on the wet moss and rocks. If you're done with the day's activity –hiking and get back to the camp, you can wear sandals except at some huts, but sandals might be too cold an alternative for most people. Otherwise, bring something comfortable and lightweight. To hike to the peaks such as Mount Speke, clients will need a good pair of mountain boots that can fit crampons.