7 Days Trek To Mount Gessi (Mount Gessi trail route)
7 Days Trek to Mount Gessi, takes you through several streams, rivers, bridges and portal peaks of Rwenzori Mountains National Park along the central circuit trail
The trail through mountain Gessi enables you cross several rivers , streams and bridges of adorning the mountain with natures beauty . A trip top mountain Gessi displays the enormous beauty of the portal peaks in the mountains rwenzori , making it an ideal destination for all hikers who are passionate about Mountain climbing and discovering as well as researcher.

Come with safety gear
The peak is unique with rocky slopes offering incredible views of the bujjuku lake and valley . Its summit starts from nyakalengeji through the Nyabitaba camps , then John matte , making it even more interesting , though the trail involves more camping at skul cave . From the skul cave you walk further discovering the beauty of the heather zone , and enjoying the transition of the different altitudes , the next camp is at lac de luna an incredible camp walking in the valley of Congo sides , the hectic hike finally leads you to the camp where Congo homesteads can be viewed with ease on a very clear day . Vistors of mount Gessi are welcomed a with the rugged beauty and diversity of the the landcapes that are couple with lakes , rivers , streans , bridges . From the lush foreste to the alpine meadows , the rwenzori mountains offer a rich experiencefor adventueres taking on this route .
#Highlight Of The 7 days Mount Gessi Trekking
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1650m – Nyabitaba camp 2650m +25°c
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp 1650m – Johnmaate camp 3505m +15°c
Day 3: Johnmaate camp 3505m – skul cave (pitch a tent)
Day 4: skull cave
Day 5: lac de laluna – mount Gessi. 4800m (Congo side peaks)
Day 6: lac de laluna camp – Johnmaate camp 3505m
Day 7: Johnmaate camp 3505m – Nyabitaba camp.
Detailed Itinerary For 7 Days Trek To Mount Gessi
Day 1: Nyakalengija 1650m – Nyabitaba camp 2650m +25°c
You wake up in the cool air nyakalengija hotels, meet your guides,escorts and soon set off on the 5 hours walk Nyabitaba camp at 2650m. You walk through a dense forest canopy,view variety of birds species, monkeys and you may have a chance to see the mountain elephants.
It takes 6.5 km from nyakalengija to Nyabitaba camp.
Dinner and an overnight
Day 2: Nyabitaba camp 1650m – Johnmaate camp 3505m +15°c
The gloomy but breathtaking beautiful portal peaks greet you in the morning and shadow your right shoulder as you cross the confluence of the mubuku and Bujuku rivers by Kurt Shafer bridge,climbing and descending through bamboo forest,moss and lichen festooned trees Leeds you to Johnmaate camp.
Here evening sun often brings a tantalizing glimpse of gold struck margherita and Alexandria peaks and you would enjoy seeing the Snow.
It takes 7 hrs walk 7.5 km from Nyabitaba to Johnmaate camp.

Resting in the Evening at Nyabitaba hut
Dinner and an overnight
Day 3: Johnmaate camp 3505m – skul cave (pitch a tent)
From bigo camp,the trail takes you through the tiring bog in the Heather/ Rupenia zones and high chances of seeing the Rwenzori Turaco birds are high here.
It takes 6-7 hours from bigo hut to skull cave camp for dinner and an overnight.
Day 4: skull cave
camp – lac de laluna camp (tent pitch)
Breathtaking taking views down the valley of Congo sides start your day as you ascend steeply to lac de laluna camp.
It’s a tough day but of course worthy because you shall get a clear view of Congolese homesteads as you ascend to the camp.
It takes 7-8 hours walk from skull cave to lake de laluna for a wilderness dinner and an overnight.
Day 5: lac de laluna – mount Gessi. 4800m (Congo side peaks)
Rising early,you prepare with your guides to attempt mount Gessi and Orlando peaks.
Difficult boulders and steep slopping rocks are followed easily and challenging.
After taking your beautiful pictures of the Congolese side return back to lac de laluna for dinner and an overnight
Day 6: lac de laluna camp – John maate camp 3505m
It’s a gentle walk from lac de la to Johnmaate camp though a bit challenging as it descends down to bigo camp. It gives you chance to see mount Baker, mount Stanley and mount speke.
Takes 8 hours from. Lac de laluna to Johnmaate camp.
Dinner and an overnight.
Day 7: Johnmaate camp 3505m – Nyabitaba camp.
Your final day and all you can think of is a hot bath and a restaurant meal, but you have to wait a bit longer to walk through the bogs and bamboo forest to proceed your second glimpse of Nyabitaba to have a night or just a cup of coffee and onward to Nyakalengija. You arrive in mid afternoon, exhausted,but with a smile and memories that won’t wash off with the dirty and tiredness in your hot shower.
In conclusion, Mount Gessi stands as a true definition of exploration and discovery in the heart of the Rwenzori Mountains. Named in honor of Romolo Gessi, this majestic peak invites adventurers to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Africa and uncover the mysteries of one of the continent’s most remarkable mountain ranges of Rwenzori .