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Hiking and Mountaineering in Uganda

​On Uganda’s western frontier are the Rwenzori Mountains; the highest block mountain in Africa, in the east is Mt. Elgon, the oldest and largest solitary volcano in Africa, and in the extreme southwest, are the extinct Virunga Mountains where some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas live. The distinction that Uganda’s peaks present is the favourable Ugandan climate and the outstanding scenery around and on these mountains with all manner of wildlife and plants, that make hiking and mountaineering in Uganda a truly unique and rewarding experience.

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Ruwenzori Waterfall Circuit

The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest block of mountains in Africa and are also known as the Mountains of the Moon. The mountain range is 120kms long and 65kms wide and has 6 permanently snowcapped peaks:

Mt. Luigi di Savoia at 4,62m,

Mt. Gessi at 4,715m,

Mt. Emin at 4,798m,

Mt. Baker at 4,843m,

Mt. Speke at 4,890m,

Mt. Stanley at 5,109m

70 % of Rwenzori Mountains National Park is above 2,500m in altitude, making it Uganda’s highest park. The diverse nature of the Mountain range enables visitors to be able to do anything from a one day hike to a 10-day excursion.

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Mount Elgon

The highest mountain in Eastern Uganda is km Mount Elgon, whose highest peak Wagagai stands at 4,231m. Although Mt. Elgon is Africa’s 8th highest mountain, it is by no means a difficult mountain to climb and it is in fact often selected for being an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs of East Africa.The beauty of Mount Elgon is that hikers require no special equipment or technical experience.Hiking can be done on several different trails of varying lengths. Shorter guided hikes explore the montane forest and bamboo to reach the caves and waterfalls.There are currently 3 multi-day hikes that can be done:

Sasa River Trail,

Sipi Trail,

Piswa Trail

All of the above trails take in the summit, Wagagai at 4,321m and descend into Bumasola.

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Virunga Mountain Range

The Virunga Mountain Range is formed of 8 volcanoes which cover 3 countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. 

Mount Karisimbi – Rwanda & DRC - 4,507m             

Mount Mikeno – DRC - 4,437m

Mount Muhabura – Rwanda & Uganda   4,127m

Mount Bisoke – Rwanda &  DRC - 3,711m

Mount Sabyinyo - Rwanda / Uganda &  DRC - 3,674m

Mount Gahinga – Rwanda & Uganda - 3,474m

Mount Nyiragongo – DRC - 3,470m

Mount Nyamuragira – DRC - 3,058m

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Hiking in Eastern Uganda

The Karamoja region of Uganda is home to four prominent mountains that vary in height between 2,500m - 3,000m. Each mountain has its own unique characteristics and cultural significance.

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