RWENZORI TURACO VIEW CAMPSITE

Spend 2 hours walking through our community and learning about our history and culture. On our community visit, you can choose from 4 different activities: storytelling, a traditional healer, a blacksmith and traditional farming. The number of activities is up to you! Along the way, you will learn about the Mihunga Valley and get a fascinating insight into how people live here.

Distance: 4.75 km (return from Turaco) • Elevation: +/- 118m • Max elevation: 1765m • Time: 1–3 hours • Difficulty: easy.

The Mihunga Forest Walk is a nice, gentle stroll through the protected forest bordering the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. On this walk, you'll take in views of the natural hot springs and the river and have opportunities for bird spotting and not to mention, friendly interactions with locals.

Distance: 6.3 km (return from Turaco) • Elevation: +/- 710m • Max elevation: 2314m • Time: 4–6 hours • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

This one's for the adventurers out there! Come along on an excellent half-day walk that goes up, up and even further up one of Buraru's many picturesque hills. Along the way, you'll be treated to amazing views of the valley and the Portal Peaks. If you're lucky, once you reach the top, you may just glimpse Margherita Peak in the distance. Please note that this walk is quite steep with a lot of elevation gain, so a moderate level of fitness is required. What to bring: lots of water, sunscreen, rain gear, appropriate footwear and snacks.

Want to spend a night camping up in the hills? You can do our Buraru Hilltop Walk as an overnight hike, spending a night bush camping in the beautiful forest. In addition to spending a night under the stars, you'll get the best possible chance to view Margherita Peak, as it's most often clear in the early morning and late afternoon. This hike can be done as both fully-supported or if you have your own gear and just want a guide, self-supported as well.

Come for a soak in our valley's wonderful natural hot springs! There's no better way to relax or rejuvenate after a long day of hiking.