Rwenzori Mountains National Park- Guide to Rwenzori Trekking & Nature walks

Rwenzori mountains national park is a national park in Uganda covering an area of approximately 1000 square kilometers and in Congo its located in Virunga National Park. Rwenzori Mountains National Park derives its name from the Rwenzori Mountains or mountains of the Moon ! it lies along the Uganda – Democratic Republic of Congo borders stretching through the districts of Bundibugyo, Kabarole, Kasese close to Queen Elizabeth National Park and is the third highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro Mountains and Mount Kenya. Rwenzori mountains national park is known for its gorgeous plant life, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers.

Where does Rwenzori Mountains fit into your Uganda Adventure?

Rwenzori Mountains National Park was established in 1991 is governed by Uganda wildlife Authority and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 because of its stunning natural scenery. The park consists the center and eastern half of the Rwenzori Mountains which are located north of the equator.

The Rwenzori Mountains are snow capped and have different peaks with Margherita as the highest. Others peaks include mount Stanley, Mount Baker, Mount Speke and others.Check out on Uganda Safaris

Safari activities in Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains as the name evokes , its popular for Mountaineering adventures and Nature walk in the park that is open 24/7 a year .

Rwenzori Mountain Trekking & Hiking

Rwenzori Mountains is popular for extreme Mountaineering tours to explore the snore capped mountains that make up the Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Various Tour operators offer unique Rwenzori trekking packages with the shorted to summit the peak being 5 days Rwenzori tour to 7 days depending on the trail that you have selected to explore Rwenzori Mountains via ( Rwenzori Central Circuit and Kilembe trails )

4×4 Africa Recommends  RwenzoriExpeditions.com for booking your rwenzori Climbing tours which include group tours to Rwenzori Mountains National Park for various departure dates to the highest peak of Margherita  on Mount Stanley.Check on things to do in Uganda

Rwenzori mountains National park hosts over 217 bird species making it one of the destination paradises for birders. A numerous colorful and beautiful bird species are spotted in the park including the Bearded vultures, montane masked, sunbirds, stripe-breast tit, handsome francolin and others.  If your select Birding in Rwenzori , Book a good birding guide for the 2 days Rwenzori Birding adventure in Rwenzori Mountain’s lower vegetation cover.

Bird watching in Rwenzori Mountains

Nature walk in Rwenzori Mountains

Rwenzori Mountains National Park offers the best short guided Nature walks through the vegetation of Rwenzori mountains national park. The walk involves moving through the different trails of the park exposing one to the beautiful creature in the park like Lake Muhoma, Buraro chimp forest and others. Also, spot different bird species like black eagles, montane masked, robins, and others. The shortest Nature walk in Rwenzori Mountains is the 3 Days Lake Mahoma Trip which is offered by Various operators like Rwenzori Expeditions.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a home to over 70 mammal species,  and the park hosts both the endemic species from the Albertine rift and the residential species. Among the animals in the park include elephants, leopards, Rwenzori otters, and others. The park also hosts primate species like the black and white colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, blue monkeys and others. Check on how to explore Uganda on Self drive Safari

Wildlife Watching in Rwenzoris

Vegetation in Rwenzori Mountains

Rwenzori mountains National Park is much known for its beautiful flora than the fauna. Hike to the mountain peaks through the different vegetation zones including the tropical rain forests, African savannahs, montane forests, bamboo forests to the alpine forests.

The Rwenzori Mountains contain six other mountains with permanent snows and glaciers. Among these mountains include Mount Stanley which is the highest with 5,109 meters, Mount Speke with 4,890 meters, Mount Baker with 4,843 meters and others. Reach these snow peaks through trails of the park like Central Circuit trail and Kilembe trail.

Where to stay?See lodges & Camps

Rwenzori Mountains National Park has variety of accommodation facilities that include Luxury Lodges like Snow height lodge , and budget lodges include Ruboni Camp . During the Rwenzori Trekking you will be using various Huts and camps that are built in the Mountains at various heights in the Peaks. Go for rwenzori Trekking when on self drive Safari in Uganda with 4×4 Africa.

When to go? Best time to Visit

Rwenzori mountains national park is composed of 20 lakes though Lake Mahoma is the most accessible in the bird-rich forest of the Central Circuit trail. The park also has the splendid Lake Bujuku lying at the apex of the deep and glacier carved Bujuku valley in the shadow of mountains like Mount Stanley, Mount Baker and Mount Speke. Find the best time to explore Rwenzori Mountains

From June to August and from December to February is the perfect time to visit trek Rwenzori Mountains, otherwise, it can be visited throughout the year. 4×4 Africa recommends that you make use of the trekking window from June to August as the best times to attempt an ascent to Margherita Peak of Mountain Rwenzori.

How to access Rwenzori Mountains National park?

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is accessible via Kampala- Fortportal -Kasese and connect to Ibanda Parish where the park headquarters are located and its open for visit on Self drive Safaris in Uganda. . Self Drive Safaris are possible in Uganda’s top Mountaineering Park next to Queen Elizabeth national Park and 4×4 Africa offers Private Guided Safaris in reliable Rental Cars like Landcruisers , Rav4 and Safari landcruiser to explore the Best Safari options in Rwenzori Mountains!