Rwenzori Mountains National Park: Official Rwenzori Mountaineering Guide
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a Uganda National Park, in the Rwenzori mountains. The park is located in Southwestern Uganda, and has Margherita peak, which is Africa’s third highest, for which it is famous.
The Rwenzori mountains National Park in southwestern Uganda, was gazetted in 1991, became UNESCO world heritage site in 1994 as well as a ramsaar site in 2008.
The Park also provides great opportunities to seeing nature at its finest. Its plant life diverges from dense tropical rain-forest, bamboo woodlands, montane cloud forests to high-altitude vegetation and the decor is correctly outstanding. Beyond 4,500 meters, the snow and glaciers complement that special element to the astonishing views throughout this unspoiled mountain range.
This park is mostly famous for mountaineering, trekking, hiking and climbing excursions or safaris with or without summiting the Margherita.
Rwenzori mountains national Park Guide offers you all you need to know about the magnificent Mountains of the Moon, how to get to the Park, the Best time to Visit the Park, Trekking routes/trails (Kilembe, Central circuit or Bukurungu), attractions, Rwenzori mountain peaks, lodge and hotel accommodations within or outside the park, Suggested Rwenzori Trekking Tour Operators, as well as what to wear/what to pack?(rwenzori mountaineering gear/equipment).
Getting To Rwenzori Mountains National Park
How to get to Rwenzori Mountains National Park: Getting to Rwenzori Mountains National Park can be by road transport , otherwise by air transport. But Air transport is the most reliable
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Best Time To Visit Rwenzori Mountains
Best time to Visit Rwenzori Mountains National Park? From June to August and from December to February is the perfect time to visit, otherwise, it can be visited all year round.
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Rwenzori Mountains Trekking Routes/Trails
There are three established routes to climb/hike or trek Mountain Rwenzori which lead to the Margherita Peak: the central circuit, the Kilembe trail & the Bukurungu Wilderness Camping trail
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Peaks in Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Margherita Peak "Africa's third highets" stands high at 5109m on Mount Stanley, along side other rwenzori ranges; Mount Baker, Mount Emin, Mount Gessi, Mount Speke, & Mount Luigi Di Savoia
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Attractions in Rwenzori Mountains National Parks
Rwenzori National Park is a home to a number of wildlife, chimpanzees, white colobus monkeys, 5 vegetation zones, bird species, various mountain peaks and Lakes
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Documents/Paper Work or Costs For Climbing Rwenzori
The cost of hiking Rwenzori Mountains depends on the trail, number of days,peaks you would want to summit, and does not attract refund once paid, neither hiking permit, paper work, but accepts early payments
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Where to Sleep in/Out Of Rwenzori Mountains
Besides the huts, Lodges range from basic to luxury like: Ruboni Community Camp, Equator snow geo Lodge, Hotel Margherita, Rwenzori International hotel & Rwenzori Homestay
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What To Pack/What To Wear ( Camping & Safaety Gear)
Hiking/climbing gear for Rwenzori Mountains National Park include crampons, ice axe, hiking shoes, gum boots, climbing harness, sleeping bags, rains gear, sunscreen, back pack…
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Tour Operator Offering Rwenzori Safaris
Rwenzori Tour Operators: Book a rwenzori mountaineering tour or combined Rwenzori trek with Primates or wildlife from Active African Vacations LTD via, info@rwenzorimountaineeringservice.com
Learn MoreAll You Need To Know About Rwenzori Mountains National park
Climbing the magical Rwenzori Mountains is a truly fanciful and exceptional experience.
The extensive diversity of vegetation and wildlife with several environments as you rise through dissimilar flora zones creates the definitive experience for hiking. Never before has this exceptional and stunning trek been offered, completely untouched and unquestionably one of the most attractive treks in the world.
Rwenzori is the wonder of the high glaciers, the splendor of the valley of nine lakes, the bristly lichen hanging from giant heather with a backdrop of rocky cliffs, crags and snow-capped mountaintops.
Rwenzori Mountains Trekking Experience
If your planning to explore the Rwenzori Mountains, Make sure that you book with a reliable tour operator- Rwenzori Mountaineering Service with whom Rwenzori Mountains National Park partners to offer best Rwenzori Trekking tours.
Rwenzori Mountaineering Service operates under Active African Vacations Ltd, and all Rwenzori treks are made via info@rwenzorimountaineeringservice.com
RESUMPTION OF HIKING TO MARGHERITA PEAK IN RWENZORI MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is pleased to announce the resumption of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Following a temporary suspension due to safety concerns, UWA has successfully implemented safety enhancements to ensure the well-being of all hikers.
Key among these improvements is the construction of a bridge across the crevasse in the Margherita glacier. This bridge, along with additional climbing ropes installed in collaboration with our partners in the park, will enable safe passage through the challenging
sections of the trail. With these safety measures now in place, hiking to Margherita Peak can safely resume. We are confident that these enhancements will provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for all visitors seeking to summit one of Africa’s most iconic peaks.
We continue to encourage visitors to explore not only Margherita Peak but also the other stunning peaks within Rwenzori Mountains National Park, including Mount Speke, Mount Baker, and Cheptegei Peak on the Stanley Range. Each of the routes to these peaks offers a unique adventure, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diversity of the Rwenzori Mountains.
UWA will maintain close monitoring of the hiking routes to ensure ongoing safety and will provide updates as needed.
We look forward to welcoming adventurers back to the heights of Rwenzori Mountains
National Park.
