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Hiking and Mountaineering in the Rwenzori Mountains. Rwenzori
National Park is excellent for mountaineering and hiking. The
park covers an area of 996 sq kms and contains 6 snow capped
peaks, 3 with Glaciers If you like mountaineering, then the
(5,119 m) high, snow covered Rwenzori Mountains - also known
as the 'mountains of the moon' and protected as Rwenzori Mountains
National Parkwhich is also a World Heritage Centre - will offer
you the unique experience you've been looking for. The mist-shrouded
peaks provide stunning back drops to this magnificent mountain.
Ever since the Rwenzori became known to the World, its features
have been changing. Today, the most visible and probably preventable,
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in the Rwenzoriare the fragile vegetation
along the trails. A trip into the Rwenzoris is an exhilarating
and rewarding experience but one, which must be planned. The
key to an enjoyable visit is 'be prepared!' You can do the central
circuit in just 7 sevens and our excellent guides will be there
to add flavor to your experience. The few who have climbed this
mountain have promised to come back, if you are an excellent
hiker, looking for a lifetime adventure, please make your reservation
now.
It is not just the Rwenzoris alone that you hike in Uganda,
there is the famous Mount Elgon National Park. At Mount Elgon
National Park, mountaineering can be experienced on this volcanic
mountain which is (4,321 m), the 4th highest mountain in East
Africa, located in the eastern part of Uganda on the border
with Kenya. The park boundaries contain 1147 Sq. km of mountain.
Most of this area is covered with typical afro-montane vegetation,
complete with giant groundsels and bamboo forest. Many travellers
find Mt. Elgon an exciting alternative to some of the more strenuous
climbs in East Africa. It has many of the same attractions,
with milder climate and lower elevation. Climbing the peaks
requires no special equipment or technical climbing experience.
It is possible to summit the mountain in as little as three
days, but slightly longer visit will permit a more thorough
exploration of all Mt. Elgon has to offer.
Where to do this activity
Mount Elgon National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
At Mt. Sabyinyo, a hike up the mountain takes one up a ridge
along the eastern side to peak 1. If one is to continue, the
hike to peak 2 involves walking a ridge with breath-taking
drops into gorges of Rwanda and Uganda. Finally, the hike
up to peak 3 is steep with several ladders and mush scrambling.
You are guaranteed to get your hands dirty en-route to peak
3. Once on top, you will be in Rwanda, Democratic Republic
of Congo and Uganda at the same time. The journey takes about
eight hours round trip to cover the 14-km stretch.
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