KAZINGO TRAIL
The northern part of the Rwenzori massif also offers the possibility of hiking. Within or on the edge of the park, the hiking trails, which are shorter (1 to 3 days) and less difficult (good physical condition is however required) than those organized in the heart of the range, are not lacking in attractions. The most notorious itinerary is the one linking Kazingo (13 km west of Fort Portal) to Bundibugyo, at the foot of the western slope of the mountain. This crossing of 1 or 2 days (depending on whether or not you climb Karangura Peak) allows you to discover the local fauna, flora and culture. On a clear day, the perspectives on the Congo, Fort Portal and the Albertine Rift are spectacular. It is of course possible to climb the Karangura Peak (3,012 m) in a single day (7 to 8 hours of walking) by making a round trip from the locality of Kazingo. Three-day itineraries and tours are also available in this area, allowing you to sleep in local houses and discover the bakonzo way of life (Rwenzori National Park Boundary Trail) or to climb Karangura Peak via Chogho Ridge (Karangura Peak and Northern Spur Ridge Trail). Finally, at the northern end of Rwenzori, the Karugutu-Ntandi Trail allows hikers to reach the eponymous villages on the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo National Road in 6-7 hours. The trail is available through UWA, Kabarole Tours or the Abanya-Rwenzori Mountaineering Association (www.abanya-rwenzori-mountaineering.org).
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