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  • Easter Break Mt. Elgon Hike

    Mt. Elgon National Park , Uganda

    We are planning a trip to hike Mount Elgon  (Wagagai peak: 4,321m) over the long Easter weekend. This is a multi-day camping trip that takes up the beautiful Sasa trail in Mount Elgon National Park (MENP). It is a backpacking trip and each participant will need to bring all of their own tent/gear/food.  This trip […]

    $225 – $300

  • Backpacking Mt. Napak in Karamoja

    Mt. Napak , Uganda

    No plans for Easter yet? Too broke for national parks but too cool to stay home? Join our trip to wild Karamoja and hike the beautiful Mount Napak with us!

  • Mt. Kadam Hike in Karamoja

    Mt. Kadam Karamoja, Uganda

    What: MCU Hike of Mount Kadam in Beautiful Karamoja (3063 meters) Departure: Thursday, June 2nd after work Return: Sunday, June 5th before bedtime Max 15 Hikers: contact matt.battani@gmail.com to sign up Raingear is essential for this hike given the time of year.  Kadam is lush at the moment as rains have been heavy.  Each hiker […]

  • Three Volcano Virunga Hike

    Virunga's National Park Kibati, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The

    Some tireless MCU adventurers are planning the MCU Three Volcano Virunga Hike. It includes the amazingly active Mt. Nyirangongo volcano, Mt. Sabinyo and one other peak along the way. Hikers can join for part or all of the hikes. Contact matt.battani@gmail.com for more info.

  • Rwenzori Mountains Trek

    Rwenzori Mountains , Uganda

    Wohoooo! This is the big one! Take on the famous Mountains of the Moon! A bunch of people are planning to take on three possible mountains: Stanley (Margherita Peak), Speke, and Baker.  The trip will costs around 1300 USD, plus transport and park fees may apply.  MCU member discounts with RTS will apply.  Free park […]

  • Mt. Kenya Batian Climb

    Mt. Kenya , Kenya

    For all you serious climbers: Mount Batian is Kenya's highest peak, at 5200m! To summit this beast, you have to master roughly 20 pitches from 4800-5200m.  You will need to have a lot of experience in multi-pitch climbing and prepare well for cold weather and altitude complications.  The climbs are generally low grades, but logistics […]