Place · Western
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The snow-capped Mountains of the Moon, home to Margherita Peak, Africa's third-highest summit.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Overview
- Area
- 996 km²
- Highest point
- Margherita Peak, 5,109 m
Why visit
A 120 km long range on the Uganda and DR Congo border, raised by tectonic movement rather than volcanoes. The park was gazetted in 1991, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and a Ramsar wetland in 2008.
When to visit
UWA recommends January and June to July for climbing. Rainfall is heaviest from March to May and August to December, though rain can fall even in drier months.
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Things to do
What happens
Multi-day treks lead to Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, and shorter hikes suit other fitness levels. Rare plants and animals found nowhere else grow on the upper slopes.
Before you go
Good to know
Check current route conditions with UWA before travelling.
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