Mt Albert Edward

The mountainous Goilala District in Central Province can only be reached by air and is dotted with scary ridgetop airstrips. The terrain alternates between thick forest and open islands and the villages are linked by mule trails established by early missionaries. This expeditionary trek features village to village hiking to the base of Mt Albert Edward then an overnight climb up the western slopes, returning by a different route with a final overnight at Woitape Lodge. The trekking route passes through many small hamlets, vegetable gardens and freshwater streams, with magnificent mountain scenery and chance encounters with local mountain people. Be prepared for wet weather at any time of the year, but most rainfall is at night and generally the days are clear and sunny with very cold nights. You will be accompanied on the trek by one guide and enough porters to carry camping equipment food supplies.