RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Being the only block ranges in E. Africa, Rwenzori Mountains Known as ‘mountains of the moon’, rise to 5100 m above sea level. The permanent covering of snow on six peaks and three glaciers together with luxuriant vegetation together make mountaineering and hiking the main attraction. A seven day’s hike with climatic conditions of occasional rain, mad, forest vegetation and high altitude make it a challenge to hikers but its never the less an exciting adventure.

Size: 996 sq km

District: Kasese

Geographical Location: On the western rift valley at the Uganda – Congo boarder

Altitude: Peak to 5,109m

Physical features: Rwenzori Mountain has permanent snow on the six peaks with 3 peaks having glaciers the trails are developed in such a way that hikers can be able to move freely while ascending and descending. A number of rivers and lakes can be found here on the afro-alpine areas.
Vegetation: with a lot of plants are found here, especially the most growing giant lobelia plant, other plants are common, Giant tree heathers, blackberry, cuckoo flower, everlasting flower, giant groundsel growing on afro-alpine areas.

Animals: Chimpanzees, Rwenzori colobus monkey, black and white colobus and blue monkey are the primates which predominate the park trails. Other animals rarely present are the elephant, bushbuck, giant forest hog, hyrax and leopard.

Birdlife: Rwenzori turaco, handsome francolin, olive pigeon and white necked ravens are common here.
Activities here: Hiking and Nature walks.

Local People: The Bakonjo people live on the slops, they are believed to be strong and energetic do not miss to as one of them to carry your bags while hiking the mountain.

Accommodation facilities: Hotel accommodation at the headquarters; Huts a long the central circuits trail, Rwenzori mountaineering service facility, and the nearest Margarita Hotel in Kasese.

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