Rwenzori Mts National Park

Location- Rwenzori Mountains is a snow capped found in the western rift valley and the main peak Margarita 5109 m, is shared with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Could you imagine snow a long the equator.


The vegetation is very unique and it goes on changing with the altitude or your foot steps. The Bakonzo tribe inhabits the lower slopes of the mountains and will be hired as your guides and porters.


A trip to the Rwenzoris is an exhilarating and rewarding experience. The central circuit hike takes seven days and six nights. This mountain is reknown for its un-engineered, steep, slippery trails and frequent rain. Rainfall and cold temperatures, bogs, mud, steep terrain and high altitude make it a challenging trip.


Adequate clothing is a must which include, rain gear, warm sleeping bags, warm hat, warm gloves, heavy socks, gum boots, gaiters and a walking stick for balance and to probe the mud. For peak climbers, add climbing ropes, snow glasses, crampons, harnesses, carobinals and ice axes. Weather condition is unpredictable any time is hot tea time.

Best dry season is mid June to mid September and mid November to mid March while the other months is just rain and snowing.