Best places where to go mountain climbing in Uganda?

Technical Clothing

• Waterproof jacket, breathable with hood.
• Very Warm insulated jacket, synthetic or down (this can be rented locally if required).
• warm jacket, fleece, soft-shell or down.
• light fleece or gilet.
• Long sleeve base layer t-shirt, moisture-wicking fabric.
• Short sleeve t-shirt, moisture-wicking fabric.
• Waterproof trousers, breathable.
• Hiking trousers.
• Shorts (optional).
• Long leg base layers, moisture-wicking fabric.
• Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric.
• Sports bra (as required).

Headwear

• Brimmed or peaked hat, for sun protection.
• Warm hat/head socks
• Balaclava or buff/snood.

Hand-wear

• Very warm gloves or mitts (waterproof recommended).
• Gloves, light fleece or trekking gloves.

Footwear

• Hiking boots or shoes, warm, waterproof (make sure boots are well-fitted and are ‘worn-in’ to prevent blisters).
• Trekking socks, wool or synthetic.
• Thick wool very warm trekking socks or ski socks for the summit day. These could also be layered over the above for extra warmth.

Accessories

• Sunglasses or goggles with UV protection.
• Backpack cover, waterproof (optional)
• Water Bottle for hydration
• Pee bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (optional but recommended)
• Stuff sacks, dry bags or Ziploc-type bags to keep gear dry and separate.

Equipment

• Sleeping bag, warm, comfort rating of – 12°C (*this can be rented locally if required).
• Cotton sleeping bag liner (optional but recommended for those renting sleeping bags or for extra warmth).
• Camp pillow, inflatable (optional), or use warm jacket inside a stuff sack.
• Trekking poles, collapsible (highly recommended) (*these can be rented locally if required).
• Head torch, with extra batteries.
• Large rucksack or duffel bag- for porters to carry your equipment.
• Daypack- for you to carry your personal gear.

Other

• Basic toiletries.
• Prescriptions.
• Sunscreen – factor 50+ is required due to the extremely high UV strength on the mountain.
• Small bottle of moisturizer
• Lip balm with UV protection.
• Pairs of ‘hand-warmers’ (HotHands – air activated hand-warmers) for summit day.
• Pair of foot/toe warmers for summit day.
• Ear plugs and eye mask for camp.
• Insect repellent, containing DEET.
• Personal first aid kit, including blister plasters, paracetamol, ibuprofen and rehydration treatment.
• Hand sanitizer.
• Toilet paper.
• Wet wipes (recommended).
• Personal snacks, lightweight, high calorie (optional, but consider 1 or 2 bars/small snacks per day). We recommend bringing a variety of snacks.
• Electrolytes, powder or tablets as may be recommended by physician as per your health.
• Photography camera (optional).
• Portable charger or solar charger (optional).
• Book, card game or similar (optional)