Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is Uganda’s crown jewel for trekking and mountaineering, home to the legendary “Mountains of the Moon”. Towering at 5,109 meters, Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley is the third-highest mountain in Africa and the highest point in Uganda. Unlike Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya, the Rwenzoris are glaciated, rugged, and incredibly biodiverse, offering a unique hiking experience for serious adventurers.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site covers 996 square kilometers of pristine Afro-alpine ecosystems, glaciers, waterfalls, and unique plant life found nowhere else on Earth. Rwenzori Mountains National Park is perfect for high-altitude trekking, photography, birdwatching, and cultural encounters with the indigenous Bakonzo people.

Location and Accessibility

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is located in western Uganda, bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park lies between Kasese and Bundibugyo, and is accessible via: Kampala to Kasese – approx. 6-7 hours by road (370 km) Domestic flights from Entebbe to Kasese airstrip (1 hour)

Why Visit Rwenzori Mountains National Park?

Diverse Landscape The Rwenzori Range features alpine meadows, glacial lakes, bamboo forests, dense montane jungle, and snow-capped peaks, making it one of the most diverse and scenic mountain ranges in Africa. Glaciers and Snow Despite being near the equator, the Rwenzori Mountains are one of the few places in Africa with permanent glaciers and snowfields – a surreal sight in tropical Uganda!