[3] The Bakonjo had their own names for the peaks in the Rwenzori range, however, as they had never climbed them, it was difficult to clarify which peak was which. Mount Speke lies in the Rwenzori Mountains national park in Uganda and is the second highest mountain in this range. All mountains in this range consist of multiple jagged peaks. It is part of the Ruwenzori mountain ranges. The vegetation tends to be quite thick. Together with Mount Stanley and Mount Baker, it … First explorers from Europe visited the region looking for the source of the mighty River Nile and its then that this mountain was named after John Speke. This camp is good for acclimatization for clients attempting the summits of peaks Mount Stanley and Mount Speke. The people living on the mountains call the 'Rwenzori', which means 'rain maker' or 'rain mountains' in the Bakonjo language. While he never climbed this peak, Speke mapped the source of the White Nile in 1862. The fact is that for the Bakonjo the high Rwenzori is the home of Kitasamba, the god who resides at the high altitudes and cannot be accessed. The names were derived from an Italian royal family, even though; they had to be accepted by the government of the British Protectorate of Uganda which governed the region in those days. The mountains lie within an area called 'The Mountains of the Moon'. The people living on the mountains call the 'Rwenzori', which means 'rain maker' or 'rain mountains' in the Bakonjo language. The names were chosen in respect for the Italian royal family; however, the name choice had to be approved by the British Protectorate of Uganda who ruled the region at that time. Mount Speke Other Peaks Click Here for a Full Screen Map: Web Map Links: Peakfinder Panorama GeoHack Links Bing Maps Google Maps Open Street Map: Prominence: Key Col Page (Detailed prominence information) Clean Prominence: 730 m/2395 ft Optimistic Prominence: 730 m/2395 ft Line Parent: Mount Stanley Key Col: Stuhlman Pass 4160 m/13,648 ft The ascent of Mount Speke (by David Orlandi, February 2012) The ascent to Mount Speke up to Vittorio Emanuele Peak (4.890 meters), without a solid alpine preparation is not to be considered an easy climb. Multiple jagged peaks are characteristics of all mountains in this range. Jointly together with Mount Baker and Mount Stanley, forms a triangle encircling the upper Bujuku Valley. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Speke&oldid=969250462, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 July 2020, at 08:33. The mountains lie within an area called 'The Mountains of the Moon'. Jointly together with Mount Baker and Mount Stanley, forms a triangle encircling the upper Bujuku Valley. For example, they had names for the three main peaks: Kiyanja, Duwoni and Ingomwimbi. The vegetation tends to be quite thick. The nearest peak is Mount Stanley, which is 3.55 kilometres (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest. As a result of high rainfall that Mount Speke obtains, it is intersected by several water streams and rivers and its vegetation looks pretty dense. Due to the large amount of rainfall Mount Speke receives, it is criss-crossed by many rivers and streams. In case you are climbing in good weather conditions, it’s known as a trail at a high altitude, with some of the points so exposed with the rocks […] Due to the large amount of rainfall Mount Speke receives, it is criss-crossed by many rivers and streams. The Baganda, who could see the mountains from far, used to call them 'Gambaragara', which means 'My Eyes Pain', a reference to the shining snow. Mount Speke lies in the Ruwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and is the second highest mountain in this range. There is also a variety of wildlife, including elephants, chimpanzee, monkeys, leopards and antelope. While he never climbed this peak, Speke mapped the source of the White Nile in 1862. The summits of Mount Speke are Vittorio Emanuele 4,890 metres (16,040 feet), Ensonga 4,865 metres (15,961 feet), Johnston 4,834 metres (15,860 feet) and Trident 4,572 metres (15,000 feet), above sea level. These mountains are positioned in an area range popularly known as The Mountains of the Moon. This mountain was named after John Speke. Dinner and overnight at Bujuku hut. This 3D model of Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal was made using the PeakVisor app topographic data. Day 4: BUJUKU – MT. Upload any photo made with your phone which has location data embedded. Download PeakVisor maps today. Mount Speke lies in the Ruwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and is the second highest mountain in this range. From the Nyamileju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Together with Mount Stanley and Mount Baker, it forms a triangle enclosing the upper Bujuku Valley. Hiking Mount Speke The climb of Mount Speke to Vittorio Emmanuel peak at 4, 890m without an alpine preparation is also not to be considered as easy. Together with Mount Stanley and Mount Baker, it forms a triangle enclosing the upper Bujuku Valley. Whereas he never hiked this peak, Speke sketched in 1862 the source of White Nile . The Baganda, who could see the mountains from far, used to call them 'Gambaragara', which means 'My Eyes Pain', a reference to the shining snow. Mount Speke's summits are Vittorio Emanuele 4,890 metres (16,040 ft); Ensonga 4,865 metres (15,961 ft); Johnston 4,834 metres (15,860 ft); and Trident 4,572 metres (15,000 ft). Mount Speke lies in the Ruwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and is the second highest mountain in this range. The mobile app features higher precision models worldwide, more topographic details, and works offline. There is also a variety of wildlife, including elephants, chimpanzee, monkeys, leopards and antelope. Mount Speke is found in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park and is the second highest in this range. [4] All the mountain in this region are named after similar early explorers. Mount Speke lies in the Ruwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda and is the second highest mountain in this range. Mount Speke is a sacred mountain for some local communities who believe that God resides at the top of the mountain. Bujuku Hut, well located in the shadow of Mount Baker and Mount Speke, is set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass. Please. [1] The mountains lie within an area called 'The Mountains of the Moon'. When Duke of the Abruzzi climbed this summit, he climbed all the other peaks in the Rwenzori range. All the mountain in this region are named after similar early explorers. Mount Kiyanja, also referred to us Mount Baker, is Uganda’s third highest mountain at the height of 15,892 feet (4,844 meters). All mountains in this range consist of multiple jagged peaks. Fine tune panorama parameters to make a perfect match. Kiyanja. The hike takes an average of 4 – 5 hours. Early European explorers visited the region in the search for the source of the Nile. Telephone: +256 772 381 544 (Also on Whats-App), Email: info@rwenzorimountainsnationalpark.com, Website:- https://www.rwenzorimountainsnationalpark.com, 14 Days Uganda Primate Tours & Rwenzori Hiking, 12 Days Gorillas, Wildlife & Rwenzori Trekking, 14 Days Whitewater Rafting and Trekking Adventures, Kilembe Trail of Rwenzori Mountains Trekking, Rwenzori Mountains Frequently Asked Questions. Day 5: John Matte (3505M) To Bujuku (3962M) This mountain was named after John Speke. We offer trekking and climbing adventure tours to Rwenzori Mountains from the lower slopes to its Margherita Peaks. Do you have photos of Mount Speke or know something about it? The nearby peak is Mount Stanley, 3.55 kilometers (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest side. All mountains in this area are baptized after related explorers that came to Africa in the early years of colonialism. Mount Speke is found in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park and is the second highest in this range. For example, they had names for the three main peaks: Kiyanja, Duwoni and Ingomwimbi. Together with Mount Stanley and Mount Baker, it forms a triangle enclosing the upper Bujuku Valley.The nearest peak is Mount Stanley, which is 3.55 kilometres (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest. The nearby peak is Mount Stanley, 3.55 kilometers (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest side. Early European explorers visited the region in the search for the source of the Nile. The nearest peak is Mount Stanley, which is 3.55 kilometres (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest. The fact is that for the Bakonjo the high Rwenzori is the home of Kitasamba, the god who resides at the high altitudes and cannot be accessed. Mount Speke's summits are Vittorio Emanuele 4,890 metres (16,040 ft); Ensonga 4,865 metres (15,961 ft); Johnston 4,834 metres (15,860 ft); and Trident 4,572 metres (15,000 ft). Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut. When Duke of the Abruzzi climbed this summit, he climbed all the other peaks in the Rwenzori range. [2] The names were chosen in respect for the Italian royal family; however, the name choice had to be approved by the British Protectorate of Uganda who ruled the region at that time. The Bakonjo had their own names for the peaks in the Rwenzori range, however, as they had never climbed them, it was difficult to clarify which peak was which. Speedway Safaris is a Uganda Tour Company specialized in Rwenzori Mountaineering Services plus all safaris and tours in Uganda and Rwanda.