The Rwenzori Mountains are one of the most exciting and challenging mountain ranges to trek in the world. 996 square kilometers of fantastical vegetation, lakes, rocky outcrops, cliffs, high glaciers and snow-capped peaks exist as a unique and mystical world into which you can escape.
Do you want to hike in the Great Rwenzori Mountains at a low or high altitude? Book with Noworks tours and travel ltd. The “Mountains of the Moon,” Africa’s third-highest peak, is where it’s all possible. Travelers must be prepared to trek up to 13,123 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level for the low-altitude mountain hiking experiences, which last between two and four days, while high-altitude hikes go higher and last between four and twelve days.
The magnificent experience of hiking the huge Rwenzori Mountains can be coupled with other excursions or done as a stand-alone tour. These excursions include seeing animals in the nearby Queen Elizabeth National Park, hiking with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, and going on an adventure with gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Planning to Trek Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda? The Journey of planning starts with selecting Noworks Tours and Travel as your tour company followed by the trail to use on the hike to the peak and which other peaks you want to enjoy the view while on Rwenzori Mountaineering tour.
ABOUT ABOUT THE RWENZORI MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
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.
TREKKING IN THE RWENZORI MOUNTAINS
As Noworks Tours and Travel ltd we advice that you must be in excellent physical condition and accustomed to endurance activities in order to traverse the Rwenzori Mountains on foot. Although you don’t need to be an expert climber in winter circumstances, Margherita Peak has recently been categorized as a technical climb, therefore some experience is advised.
A good variety of treks, from one to twelve days, are available to suit different interests from ‘peak baggers’ to birders keen to trace the region’s endemic species.
Routes can also be extended where necessary for private groups to provide more opportunity to acclimatize to the altitude or to simply enjoy the peace, seclusion and beauty of the mountains.
THE TREKKING ROUTES
Two trekking circuits provide access to the Rwenzori’s peaks: the Central Circuit out of Nyakalengija and the Southern Circuit out of Kilembe. While the Southern Circuit was the route first followed (largely) by Professor Scott Elliott in 1895, it is the central circuit, pioneered by Luigi di Savoia in 1906, that for many years provided the only access to the mountains.
At Brilliant, As Noworks Tours and Travel ltd only advise treks for the Southern Circuit. This is because it provides the most intense and impressive experience of almost unbelievable landscapes. The southern circuit also has some longer routes that benefit acclimatization (and the overall experience).
WHICH TREK IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Unlike other popular trekking destinations in Africa, the Rwenzoris are a mountain range, which means there are a number of different routes to choose from.
One of the benefits of trekking in the Rwenzoris is that the routes are typically longer than many other high altitude treks like Kilimanjaro – this means you have longer to acclimatize and the risk of altitude sickness is reduced.
Treks range from 2-12 days. Below are a few examples of how the Rwenzoris can feature in your Ugandan adventure. These trips can be booked directly from Noworks Tours and Travel website, https://noworkstours.com for example
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