Towering along Uganda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwenzori Mountains National Park is Africa’s tallest mountain range after Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Spanning 998 sq. km, this UNESCO-listed park is a mountaineering paradise, home to the snow-capped Mount Margherita (5,109m).
First mentioned by the Alexandrine geographer Ptolemy in AD 150, the park’s glaciers and alpine meadows provide an otherworldly experience for adventurous hikers. Often referred to as the most challenging trek in Africa, the Rwenzori Circuit takes visitors through rainforests, bamboo forests, and high-altitude moorlands adorned with giant lobelias.

● Wildlife: The lower slopes host elephants, primates, and diverse mammal species, though the real attraction is the majestic scenery.
● Birdwatching: An essential destination for bird lovers, with a rich population of endemic species.
● Accommodation: Mountain huts along the hiking trails.
● Activities: Trekking, nature walks, and cultural encounters with the Bakonzo people.