About 6Summits
Local Rwenzori Mountain Expedition Specialists Based in Kasese, Uganda.
Established with a clear vision in 2014.
6Summits is a Ugandan mountain expedition and adventure tourism company based in Kasese Town, Western Uganda—the gateway to the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, the Mountains of the Moon.
We provide professionally organized, safe, authentic, and memorable mountain experiences while showcasing Uganda’s extraordinary alpine landscapes, wildlife, culture, and local communities. Our core specialization is high-altitude expeditions in the Rwenzori Mountains, including climbs to Margherita Peak (5,109 m).
Our Operational Hub
Being locally based in Kasese enables our team to provide hands-on destination knowledge, efficient expedition logistics, and direct access to mountain communities and trailheads.
- Head Office: Kasese Town, Western Uganda
- Destination: Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda
- Region: Western Uganda
- Country: Uganda, East Africa
Deliver safe, professionally organized, and authentic expeditions.
We connect travelers with Uganda’s extraordinary high-altitude landscapes while creating meaningful benefits for local communities and protecting the natural environment.
To become East Africa’s most respected mountain company.
Recognized internationally for professional Rwenzori trekking, exceptional local expertise, responsible tourism, and outstanding client experiences.
Our Expertise & Expeditions
Rwenzori Mountain Trekking
We organize professionally guided Rwenzori trekking experiences ranging from shorter mountain adventures to multi-day expeditions, tailored to your objectives.
High-Altitude Peak Expeditions
Our specialist expeditions include climbs toward the major peaks of the Rwenzori. We provide full logistical support for:
- Margherita Peak
5,109 m - Mount Speke
4,890 m - Mount Baker
4,844 m - Mount Emin
4,798 m - Mount Gessi
4,715 m - Mount Luigi di Savoia
4,627 m
Rwenzori Trails & Routes
We offer experiences across different Rwenzori approaches, including the Central Circuit, Kilembe Trail, and Bukurungu Trail, depending on your preferred experience.
Beyond the Rwenzori
We arrange adventures across East Africa, including Mt. Elgon, Mt. Kenya, Virunga volcanoes, Kilimanjaro, and Meru. We also organize gorilla trekking, cultural interactions, and botanical/birding safaris.
Our Approach
At 6Summits, we believe that a mountain expedition should be more than simply reaching a summit. We ensure that every expedition is carefully planned from arrival to departure.
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Local Rwenzori Expertise
Based in Kasese, giving us strong local knowledge and operational access.
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Experienced Local Teams
We work with guides and porters who intimately understand the terrain and weather.
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Personalized Expeditions
Tailored itineraries based on experience, fitness, and summit objectives.
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Authentic Ugandan Experience
Combining dramatic mountain landscapes with local culture and natural heritage.
What Drives Us
Safety & Professionalism
We prioritize responsible expedition planning, mountain safety, and high standards in service delivery.
Integrity & Local Expertise
Transparent, reliable services built on genuine destination knowledge.
Sustainability & Community
We support responsible tourism, conservation, and value the people who make the destination unique.
Adventure
We encourage travelers to challenge themselves and explore extraordinarily responsibly.