The
snowcapped Rwenzori Mountain, also referred to as the Mountain of the moon is
one of the highest mountains in Africa. This mountain was anciently referred to
as the source of the Mighty Nile River by early explorers. Located in the pearl
of Africa, a hike to the Rwenzori mountains is one of the most rewarding and
memorable experiences not to be missed while in your Uganda safari.
What to expect on the Rwenzori Mountain
hiking experience
Vegetations: Like
any other tropical mountains, the Rwenzori Mountains is blessed with a range of
exotic vegetation organized in discrete vegetation distributions across the
altitudinal gradients. These include the
montane forests, the bamboo zone and the alpine zone.
Wildlife: The
Rwenzori Mountain is exceptionally rich in endemic animal species that include
the endemic three horned chameleon, different primate species, forest elephants
and many more (About 12 recorded mammal species). The park is a home to about
217 recorded bird species, most of them endemic to the Albertine rift valley. The
common ones include Rwenzori Turaco, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Long-eared Owl,
Handsome Francolin, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Archers’ Robin-chat,
White-starred Robin and many more.
Beautiful Scenery, landscape: A
hike to the Rwenzori Mountains is one of the life time experiences not to be
missed. With the help of the game rangers allocated to you in your hiking
experience, you will enjoy very perfect and spectacular views of the Rwenzori
mountain ranges through different vegetation zones. A hike to the highest
Margheritta peak (Snowcapped) should not be missed.
Accommodation
while at the Rwenzori mountains is in the pitched tented camps, your porters
and rangers will assist you in carrying the sleeping bags, food and all the
basic necessities for your hiking experience. Upon arrival to Uganda for your
Rwenzori hiking experience, we will arrange for your accommodation in Kampala/
Entebbe, before and after hiking the Rwenzori Mountains.
Rwenzori
Mountain is located in western Uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of
Congo. Upon request, we arrange for all ground transport to and from the
mountains. While on the mountain, porters will be allocated to you for
throughout your hiking experience to the Rwenzori Mountains. Special
arrangements can be organized once we are notified in time.
Contact us today for different Rwenzori mountain trekking trails that will best suite your dream for Adventure
Aside from the Rwenzori mountains hiking safaris, we offer a wide range of safari packages for Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Among our safari services include;
Gorilla and other primates tracking safaris
Game drives and excursions
Airport pickup and transfer services
Birding and fishing safaris
White water rafting at the source of the Nile river
Cultural and city tours
Kindly check HERE for our detailed safari services, for our safari packages, check out HERE. Contact us today for customized and rewarding African safari.
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P.O.Box 4123.Kampala-Uganda
Entebbe Road, Najjanankumbi, Nambi House
Tel: +256 414 663 051
Mob: +256 392 813391, +256 700 109094, +256 701 858025
Website: www.adventurevacationsafaris.com
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