Lake Mahoma is amazingly one of the very few most picturesque Lakes found at the shadows of the Rwenzori Mountains and while on a hike along the Mahoma loop, you have more than magical views of the Lake as you also stand to keep an eye on diverse bird species.

It can be explored on 3 Days Lake Mahoma Nature walk which is 24 km hike with Rwenzori Mountaineering Services that manages Rwenzori Central Circuit. Lake Mahoma is located at about 3,000m asl within Rwenzori Mountains National Park and is the deepest lake in the Rwenzori mountain ranges.

The trail is one of Uganda’s off the beaten tracks and it takes you to explore Mahoma lake and have a close view of the “Mountain of the moon peaks” as you hike through different Afro-montane regions. Hitting and experiencing the Mahoma trail takes 3 days and 2 nights minimum.

The Experiential three-day Mahoma Trail Hike – Rwenzori Mountains is a scenic trail that takes you up to a 3,300-meter elevation of Lake Mahoma. The Trail will test your physical strength and stamina; however, this is a pretty doable hiking trail for most, and you do not need mountaineering equipment for this hike and Trail.

Mahoma Trail in Rwenzori Mountains is a 28 km nature hiking trail that takes you around the lower slopes of Mount Rwenzori ending at the lake Mahoma.

Lake Mahoma. This is deepest lake in the Rwenzoris with over 13feet and is the largest lake as well. Its 3000m above sea level and is 7km from the park gate the walk to the Lake is about 6-7hrs. The Mahoma trail takes you through the thick montane forest zone comprised of very tall species of trees as well as very leafy green .

Don’t get bored when you arrive at nyabitaba hut early, trek to Lake Mahoma in just an hour and a half. Enjoy a walk through the narrow bamboo path as you climb up to the Lake area. Enjoy views of the floating birds on the lake surface and on a clear day several peaks surrounding the lake.

Mahoma Trail in Rwenzori Mountains is a 28 kilometer hiking trail that takes you around the lower hills of mount Rwenzori ending at the magnificent lake Mahoma.

In Rwenzori Mountains National Park, over 20 picturesque Lakes are all available for visitor exploration. Lake Mahoma is considerably the easiest to reach at 2651m, an area that is also endowed with bird species.

At last, reach Mahoma Lake at 12 feet deep-the deepest in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, being fed Mount Baker’s melted snow. At Mahoma Lake Camp, have dinner and take up a goodnight rest in the set up a tent. Duration: 3 hours. Distance: 8 km.