Rwenzori Mountains National Park travel guide

Cities / Towns:

• Kampala,
• Hoima,
• Masindi

Regions:

• North Uganda,
• Central Uganda,
• East Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Home to one of Africa's highest peaks.

The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain, which includes Africa's third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather.