Start from Nyakalengija trailhead (1,615m). Hike through tropical rainforest along the Mubuku River. Spot primates and tropical birds. Arrive at Nyabitaba Camp with views of the Portal Peaks.
Cross the Mubuku River on a wooden bridge and enter the bamboo-heather zone. Steep ascent through giant heather forest draped in moss.
Trek through the Bigo Bog boardwalks into the spectacular Afro-alpine zone. Giant groundsels and lobelias tower around you. Camp at Bujuku Lake.
Pre-dawn start for the summit push. Scramble over rocks and traverse the Stanley Glacier to reach Margherita Peak — Africa's third-highest point. Descend to Elena Hut for the night.
Descend through the stunning Kitandara Valley with its twin emerald lakes. Pass through Scott Elliot Pass and descend to Guy Yeoman Camp.
Final descent through bamboo and rainforest back to Nyakalengija. Collect your certificate of achievement. Transfer to Kasese or Fort Portal.