Rwenzori Mountains

The Rwenzori Mountains are located on the Uganda/Congo border just north of the Equator and are often referred to as the Mountains of the Moon due to their legendary beauty. The mountain range has six peaks, the highest of which is Margherita on Mount Stanley, rising to 5,109 metres, making it the third highest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. The mountains are covered in interesting flora and fauna, and there are many wild flowers and stunning birds as well as giant Lobelia and groundsel (up to 10 metres)

Accommodation in the Rwenzoris is either in basic mountain huts or in modern well equipped tents. Guests typically stay in hotel accommodation for the first and last night of a climb.

Hiking and climbing through the central Rwenzoris takes approximately six days and technical knowledge (ropes, crampons and appropriate mountaineering equipment) is advised for reaching Margherita peak, which is often covered in snow. If you are just looking to enjoy the walking rather than proper climbing a reasonable level of fitness is required. A day's trekking on the foothills of the Rwenzoris can easily be arranged as part of an overall Uganda itinerary. The best time to climb the mountain is from June through to August and from December to February.