Location
Mountain Rwenzori is located right above the equator line in the Southwestern part of Uganda, Kasese district at the border with Democratic Republic of Congo. Below the mountain ranges to the south are Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake George, the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward.
Quick Facts
- Also known as “Mountain of the Moon”
- Highest mountain in Uganda
- Non volcano
- Snow capped peaks all year round
- Home to uncommon bird species.
Activities
- Mountain hiking
- Landscape photography
- Bird watching
- Camp fire
- Community engagement
Summary
The Rwenzori mountain ranges spun about 120 kilometers long and 65 kilometers wide. The highest peak known as the Margherita peak reaches 5,109 meters. The mountain peaks are snow capped and glaciated all year round.
Starter Pack
- Both light and warm clothes
- Raincoat or Jacket
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- A torch
- Flipflops
- Rubber boots/Gum boots/Hiking boots
- Hiking attire and gear
Best Time To Visit
Open to tourists all year round. January to March – is dry season, less tourists, but hot weather. April to June – rainy season, lots of new born wildlife, lush green, ideal for wildlife photography. July to August – are much cooler months and fairly drier, best time for this safari, lots of tourists. September to November – rains resume, wet conditions, less tourists. December – dry conditions, more tourists.
Full Description
Rwenzori mountain is one Africa’s top hiking and mountaineering destinations. It’s landscape is a stunning blend of Afro-montane vegetation, moorland and rocky outcrops and its lower slopes provide natural habitat to about 70 mammal species and over 200 species of birds.
The Rwenzori National Park was named after the mountain and the park was gazetted in 1991 and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994. The predominant tribes around the mountain are the Bakiga and the Bakonjo and therefore a cultural tour into the livelihoods and lifestyles of the natives is a must have experience during or after the hikes.
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