Hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains
Top three reasons to go hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains
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Experience the untouched Rwenzori rainforest bustling with life
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Conquer some of Africa’s tallest and most challenging peaks
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Take in magnificent views of Uganda and beyond
At the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, visitors truly get to experience the African wilderness at its finest. This range, home to six of Africa’s 10 tallest peaks, barely gets 1,000 hikers a year, making it the hidden gem of African trekking. The forests here are plentiful and diverse — from Afro-montane greenery and heavy tropical rainforests to bamboo forests and alpine environments. Walk along waterfalls, across streams, and under monumental trees filled with “old man’s beards”, and maybe even meet a monkey or two. And when you climb higher up, the views get ridiculously impressive, and you get to experience crazy mountain ridges and trails through scenic valleys. In the Rwenzoris, adventure lurks around every corner — meet it with courage and enjoy the trek of a lifetime!
SeasonJune through September, December through February |
Nearest cityKampala, Uganda, is 6 hours away from the trailhead |
Duration8 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |