The Ugandan Wildlife Authority charges to visit the reserve and attempt a summit + compulsory guide have made this trek financially inaccessible to a great many people. Its actually cheaper to trek Everest than this reserve. 😢
@welchre12 ай бұрын
I’m assuming you don’t mean summitting Everest? Isn’t that in the $30-$60k range? We paid around $1500 all-inclusive, porters, food, lodging, park fees, etc. Definitely not cheap, but an incredible package and experience.
@JohnVianneyPatron2 ай бұрын
@@welchre1 (1) I was referring to EBC - very few people actually summit Everest. (2) The tour companies have made Everest a "summer vacation" now. Entire families (husbands, wives, children) go because there are teams of porters to guide the hike, carry the bags, cook the food, provide oxygen tanks, hotels etc. etc. I'm an experienced backpacker and trek Nepal about once every two years. For people who backpack regularly Nepal is cheap! We live in the dorms provided by the community - most are free, only requiring you to pay for your food (dinner and breakfast) and that's no more than $10 per night (you're eating mostly soup and rice (called dhal bhat) with some local vegetables), navigate our own way and carry our own backpacks (no duffel bags required???). Your permits come to about $50 and that allows you to spend as much time on a trek as you'd like. 2 years ago a friend and I went to the Annapurna region we did the circuit, Tilicho Peak, Poon Hill and ABC in 3 weeks. In Uganda, the Wildlife Authority charges you $25/day just to be in the reserve. That's $525 compared to $50 just for permits. UWA is ripping us off!
@RaiCharles-dj3qx7 ай бұрын
We are a team of 15 members who are planning to climb rwenzori mountain Via kasese at Nyakalegijo
@RaiCharles-dj3qx7 ай бұрын
Looking beautiful and really , natural is better than artificial
@josephkaija6829 ай бұрын
Beautiful video thanks
@glennk.7348 Жыл бұрын
Wow! 😃
@angelwings5136 Жыл бұрын
Hope And Pray That They Are All Doing Well Today....No Idea What's The Situation Now In Turkiye After The Earthquake.....
@GloryTouch5 Жыл бұрын
Uganda zaabu ❤❤❤
@GloryTouch5 Жыл бұрын
It looks like Shiwreckov in pirates of the Caribbean
@RabbitholeIsrael Жыл бұрын
so mount zion was nice?
@user-fn5tz7hd6l Жыл бұрын
So great my motherland uganda. Visit again Masereka willy
@user-fn5tz7hd6l Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your visit guiz. Big up to you come again. This is willy masereka kasese
@alfredbwambale Жыл бұрын
Proud Rwenzori born
@globalgourmand Жыл бұрын
Could you speak a bit to the guides/porters you trekked with? Also, choosing to hike the Kilembe trail vs the Central Circuit trail. And I'm curious how you got there.
@globalgourmand Жыл бұрын
@Richard Welch That's lovely feedback, thank you. What was the toilet and waste situation? Also, any tips on gear?
@nielsvandervelden7311 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was wondering whether you had extensive technical climbing experience before doing this?
@welchre1 Жыл бұрын
No. We had a group of 4 and I was the only one with rock climbing experience. The rest of the group was all very inexperienced, albeit in good physical condition as it’s quite rigorous.
@nielsvandervelden7311 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply and good to hear! 😊
@rohanmuir8880 Жыл бұрын
Did this in early August 2022, amazing trek and views 👌😀😀
@welchre1 Жыл бұрын
It was such a gift. It’s been over 3 years, but I’m still not over it.
@emilyrobert6252 Жыл бұрын
thanks . such an amazing view woo uganda
@kasculefrancesco73362 жыл бұрын
That is DRC not uganda
@JO_Artificial10 ай бұрын
Bro, what are you smoking.
@nyebazashivan30642 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video and may GOD bless you so much.🙏🙏
@nyebazashivan30642 жыл бұрын
Look at the Pearl of Africa Oh my GOD
@nyebazashivan30642 жыл бұрын
Wow look at the beauty of Africa
@nakatorose36932 жыл бұрын
Uganda zabbu 🏃
@2FINE4YOUBABYGIRL2 жыл бұрын
Magic school is hidden here
@lori25672 жыл бұрын
Wawo beautiful peak, and very happy making a tour whill sitted here in Saudi Arabia thanx Richard for taking us there I wish u well and bring more investers in our countrie Uganda my mother land
@proudafrican2563 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting Uganda and feel free to come back with your friends next time 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬😘😘
@blessingwarrior28283 жыл бұрын
Wawo I'm proud of my mother land the pearl of Africa
@tusiimesimon95033 жыл бұрын
My home country is amazing
@freedomchurchcc3 жыл бұрын
Glorious. Haha!
@thembosonkibrian43063 жыл бұрын
The best place in Uganda 🇺🇬 and Africa
@lylalyla46023 жыл бұрын
My sweet home
@yokana80433 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see this beautiful place
@benjaminkulengene37724 жыл бұрын
Hey, how we wish we could have you more. Can i be a friend? am from this very peak. [email protected]
@davidklm1234 жыл бұрын
Drc - the most beautiful country
@connectronald47203 жыл бұрын
It's Uganda boss
@canaldofred23663 жыл бұрын
@@connectronald4720 rwenzori mountains are also in the DRC
@Cheryliiina4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you all are brave.
@georgemugambi71754 жыл бұрын
Hey Richard, this is such a great video. I am planning on climbing Rwenzori Mountain (8 day trek). Was wondering if you had any tips? thanks :)
@vuciri2 жыл бұрын
Did you eventually climb?
@biirajackline71704 жыл бұрын
Going to the peak at 3 am life so awesome waw
@biirajackline71704 жыл бұрын
I love my area sine mitinda bugatha comps waw i missed that trip really i wish i was one of your porters i really miss mountain rwezori now why covid 19 oh God
@laudelinacunha40214 жыл бұрын
Que vidio lindo encantado muito lindo 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@anthonychia96754 жыл бұрын
BEATIFUL PLACE
@bushrahmukandamula38004 жыл бұрын
I love you mama uganda 🖤❤️
@sammybygrace79194 жыл бұрын
Wow... Congratulations
@ashafasion25184 жыл бұрын
Proud of my mother land Uganda the pearl of Africa
@UdoKellner4 жыл бұрын
Great Video and success, perfect impressions. Thanks for the video! This reminds me: we have bin there to but took a different way: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpx8ZcaTl5Oxl4U.html Unfortunately our film is a bit long but if you like!? Großartiges Video, tolle Impressionen. Wir waren auch im Ruwenzori incl. Pt. Margharita (Video s. oben). leider ist mein Video älter und nicht primär für KZfaq gedacht, daher länger. Aber wer etwas über Uganda sehen will, kann sich das herauspicken was er möchte. Danke für Dein Video!!!
@fazirahsirah49544 жыл бұрын
My home Uganda the pearl of Africa.
@henryymukasa_AfricanBoy4 жыл бұрын
Wow it's beautiful
@1976gnome4 жыл бұрын
Great video, can't wait until I trek this trail! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, it helps with preparing for what's to come. When were you there? We plan to embark mid-August 2020.
@welchre14 жыл бұрын
We hiked June 28th - July 5th. It was a late rainy season most other places in Uganda but we were just so blessed with the weather. We had 2 hours of rain one night while we slept. Otherwise it was dry the entire time! Beyond our wildest expectations.
@servantoftheonetruegodalmi72124 жыл бұрын
@@welchre1 beautiful
@Joerg_Lenk4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. You had a dream day at the summit. Some things have already changed at the glacier, but everything seems very known to me ;-) Best regards, Jörg