National park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The Mountains of the Moon
Location
Western Uganda, on the border with DR Congo
Size
About 996 km²
The Rwenzoris are Africa's fabled Mountains of the Moon — a range of glaciated peaks on the equator, with alpine meadows, giant lobelias and heather forests that look like another planet. Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, at 5,109 metres, is Africa's third-highest summit.
Not every visitor needs to summit: shorter treks through the bamboo and afro-alpine zones offer spectacular scenery for hikers of moderate fitness, and the region's foothill communities offer cultural walks and coffee experiences.
Wildlife
- Rwenzori colobus monkeys
- Blue monkeys
- Unique alpine flora
- Rare bird species including the Rwenzori turaco
Activities
- Multi-day peak treks to Margherita Peak
- Forest and boga treks
- Birdwatching
- Community and coffee tours around Kilembe
Getting there & best time
About 6 hours' drive from Kampala to Kasese/Kilembe, often paired with Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Best time: June to August and December to February offer the most stable weather for trekking.
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