MT RWENZORI NATIONAL PARK

Rwenzori is certainly one of Africa’s most fantastic natural environments. The Rwenzoris are mainly identified as one of the most unique and these have got alpine climates though found in an equatorial location. These are the tallest mountain ranges found in Africa, and are the highest mountains in Uganda. These mountains are higher than the Alps and are also ice capped.

This mountain is located in south-western Uganda on the eastern side of the western Albertine Rift valley. Rwenzori lies along the border of Uganda with the Democratic Republic of Congo and also edges the DRC’s Virunga National park. The park is also located in Kabarole, Bundibugyo, as well as Kasese districts. It started in 1991 and then designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 due to its exceptional natural beauty. It’s about 1,000km in size and it has got the third highest mountain peak, waterfalls, glaciers as well as lakes. It’s also known for its fantastic plant life.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park protects the highest parts of the 120km-long and 65km-wide Rwenzori mountain range. The national park hosts 70 mammals and 217 bird species including 19 Albertine Rift endemics, as well as some of the world’s rarest vegetation. The Rwenzoris are also a world-class hiking and mountaineering destination. A nine to twelve-day trek will get skilled climbers to the summit of Margherita which is the highest peak. Non-technical treks are possible to scale the surrounding peaks.

• Hiking and nature walks
• Cultural encounters with the Bakonzo people
• Mountain climbing
• Birding
• Chimpanzee trekking
• Bulemba Ihandiro Cultural trail
• Rwenzori Turaco view campsite
• Kilembe trail
• The cenral circuit trail

Luxury accommodation

• The Equator snow Lodge

Mid-range accommodation

• Ihamba Safari lodge

Budget Accommodation

• Ruboni community camp
• Mihunga safari lodge
• Rwenzori backpackers
• Rwenzori Turaco view campsite
• Tours Holiday Inn