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- Rwenzori Mountains
- About the Mountains
- 🌍Overview & Introduction. What makes the Rwenzori unique
- 📜History & “Mountains of the Moon” Ptolemy, myth, and the name explained
- 🪨Geology & Block Formation. Ancient crystalline rocks & rifting
- 🌿Flora & Vegetation Zones. 5 distinct eco-zones from forest to glacier
- 🦎Wildlife & Biodiversity. Turaco, chameleons & giant lobelias
- ❄️Glacier Retreat & Climate Change. The melting snows of equatorial Africa
- 🏛️UNESCO World Heritage Status. Why the Rwenzori is protected
- 🌊Rwenzori & the Nile Source. Glaciers feeding Africa’s Greatest River
- The Six Major Peaks
- 🥇Mount Stanley: 5,109m. Margherita, Albert & Alexandra peaks
- 🥈Mount Speke: 4,890m. Vittorio Emanuele Peak
- 🥉Mount Baker: 4,843m. Edward Peak
- ⛰️Mount Emin: 4,798m. Umberto & Kraepelin peaks
- ⛰️Mount Gessi: 4,715m. Bottego & Iolanda peaks
- ⛰️Mount Luigi di Savoia: 4,627m. Sella & Weismann peaks
- 📍Margherita Peak: 5,109m. Africa’s 3rd Highest Summit
- Early Exploration & Culture
- 🧭First Ascents & Explorers: Stanley, Duke of Abruzzi & beyond
- 👥The Bakonzo People. Indigenous Guardians of the Mountains
- 🏡Kasese: Gateway Town Guide. Where to stay & how to arrive
- 📊Visitor Statistics. Why fewer people climb the Rwenzori
- ⚖️Rwenzori vs. Kilimanjaro. Africa’s three Great Ranges Compared
- 🏆Why It’s Africa’s Best Mountain Trek. The case for the Rwenzori
- 📰Rwenzori Blog & News. Latest stories from the mountain
- Africa’s Last Equatorial Glaciers Are MeltingThe Rwenzori glaciers have retreated by over 80% in the last century. Scientists predict total loss by 2050. Climb now before they vanish forever.Read the Glacier Report
- About the Mountains
- Treks & Expeditions
- Short Treks (1–4 Days)
- 🗓️1-Day Rwenzori Trek to Nyabitaba. Central Circuit Intro
- 🗓️2-Day Hike to Lake Mahoma. Forest Trail & Lakes
- 🗓️2-Day Trek to Sine Camp | Bird Watching & Forest Trail
- 🗓️3-Day Sine Camp & Samalira Falls. Forest trail & Waterfalls
- 🗓️3 Days Mahoma Loop. Forest Hike and Lakes
- 🗓️4 Days Mutinda Lookout. Kilembe Trail Views
- 🌊4-Day Rwenzori Waterfalls Hike. Kilembe Trail
- Classic Treks (5–10 Days)
- 🏔️7-Day Margherita Peak Climb via the Central Circuit
- 🏔️8 Days Rwenzori Trek via Kilembe Trail | Climb Margherita Peak
- 🏔️4 Days Trek to Margherita Peak | Fastest Rwenzori Climb
- 🏔️5 Day Margherita Peak Trek. Climb Uganda’s Highest Peak
- ⛰️Rwenzori 5-Day Trek to Edward Peak | Mount Baker & Freshfield Pass Trek
- ⛰️6 Days Rwenzori Trek. Central Circuit to Margherita Peak
- ⛰️8-Day Rwenzori 3-Peaks Trek: Mount Stanley, Speke & Baker
- Epic & Combo Expeditions
- 🏔️10-Day 4 Peaks Trek | Margherita, Speke, Weismann & Baker
- ⛰️13 Days Rwenzori 6 Peaks Expedition. Grand Hike
- 🏔️18 Days Rwenzori Trek (All 8 Peaks)
- 🦍16 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek & Rwenzori Climbing
- 🦍12 Days Rwenzori Hike & Gorilla Trek
- 🦁18-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari & Rwenzori Mountains Trek | Gorillas & Wildlife
- 🦒19-Day Rwenzori Hike, Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trek + Big Five Safari
- 13-Day 6 Peaks Grand ExpeditionSummit all six major Rwenzori peaks. Gessi, Emin, Speke, Stanley, Luigi di Savoia, and Baker. The ultimate challenge on Africa’s Mountains of the Moon.View Expedition Details
- Short Treks (1–4 Days)
- Trekking Routes
- Central Circuit Trail
- 🌳One Day Rwenzori Trek to Nyabitaba Camp | Central Circuit
- 🌳2-Day Hike to Lake Mahoma. Mahoma Forest Trail
- 🌳3 Days Mahoma Loop Hike. Forest Trek
- 🏃4 Days Trek to Margherita Peak | Fast Central Circuit Climb
- 🏔️7-Day Margherita Peak Climb via the Central Circuit
- 🏔️6 Days Trek to Margherita Peak. Through the Central Circuit.
- 🏔️Rwenzori 6 Peaks Expedition. Ultimate Trekking Adventure
- Kilembe Trail
- 🌳2-Day Trek to Sine Camp | Short Uganda Mountaineering Tour
- 🌳3-Day Kilembe Trail | Sine & Samalira Camps
- 🌳4 Days Trek to Mutinda Lookout via Kilembe Trail
- 🌊4-Day Rwenzori Waterfalls Hike| Kilembe Trail
- 🏔️8 Days via Kilembe Trail | Climb Margherita Peak
- ⛰️Rwenzori Central Circuit Alpine Expedition to Margherita Peak (8 Days)
- ⛰️7 Days Rwenzori Trekking to Mount Baker & Weismann Peak
- Bukurungu Trail
- Which Rwenzori Route Is Better: Central Circuit or Kilembe Trail?Our expert guides compare both trails honestly: difficulty, scenery, duration, camps, peaks, and which trekker each route suits best.Choose Better
- Central Circuit Trail
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- Preparation
- 🏋️Fitness & Training Guide. How fit do you need to be?
- 🎯Can Beginners Climb the Rwenzori? First-timer’s Complete Guide
- 👴Hiking Over 50 & 60, Can I Do It? Honest Guide for Older Trekkers
- 🧳Full Packing & Gear List. Everything you Need on the Mountain
- 🥾Footwear & Boot Guide. Which rubber boots to choose
- 🧥How to Stay Warm at the Summit. Layering & cold-wet conditions guide
- 📊How Hard Is the Rwenzori Trek? Difficulty, terrain & mental demands
- Logistics & Travel
- ✈️How to Get to Rwenzori. Flights, bus & private transfer
- 🛃Uganda Visa Guide. Step-by-step for trekkers
- 💰Full Cost Breakdown 2026. Park fees, guides, gear & extras
- 🏕️Mountain Huts & Campsites. Where you sleep on every trail
- 🍽️Food & Nutrition on Trek. Meals, water & energy management
- 📡Drones & Connectivity Guide. Signal, SOS devices & drone laws
- 🛡️Travel Insurance Guide. What cover you need for the Rwenzori
- ❓All FAQs. 100+ Questions answered
- Health & Safety
- 🏥Complete Medical Guide. Altitude, hypothermia & trench foot
- ⛑️Is It Safe to Trek the Rwenzori? Safety record, hazards & rescue
- 🧭Altitude Acclimatization Strategy. Climb high, sleep low, step by step
- 📈Summit Success Rate. What determines if you make it
- 🧳Porter Services & Tipping Guide. What porters carry & fair wages
- 🌱Responsible & Leave-No-Trace Trekking. How to protect the Rwenzori
- 🏩Pre & Post-Trek Accommodation. Hotels in Kasese & Fort Portal
- When Should You Visit the Rwenzori?December–March and June–August are the driest months. But with the right gear, the Rwenzori is possible all year round, and the wet season has its magic.See Our Best Planning Time
- Preparation
- Uganda Safaris
- Primate Experiences
- 🦍Gorilla Trekking: Complete Guide Bwindi & Mgahinga · Permits & costs
- 🐒Chimpanzee Trekking. Kibale Forest NP · World capital
- 🦍Gorilla Habituation Experience. Full day with gorilla families
- 📜Gorilla Permit Guide. How to book, costs & best sectors
- 📍Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. UNESCO · 4 gorilla sectors
- 📍Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Volcano gorillas & golden monkeys
- 🏔️Rwenzori + Gorilla Combo. Trek & wildlife in one trip
- National Parks & Wildlife
- 🦁Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tree-climbing lions · Boat safari
- 🌊Murchison Falls National Park. Africa’s most powerful waterfall
- 🦒Kidepo Valley National Park. Uganda’s wildest & most remote park
- 🦏Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. See Uganda’s white rhinos
- 🦓Lake Mburo National Park. Zebra, giraffe & night drives
- 🦅Birding Safaris. 1,000+ species · Shoebill stork
- 🌍All Uganda Safaris. View the full safari portfolio
- Rwenzori Combo Packages
- 🦍12-Day Rwenzori + Gorilla Trek. From $5,800
- 🏔️16-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Rwenzori. From $5,980
- 🗺️18-Day Grand Safari + Rwenzori. From $6,480
- 🗺️19-Day Ultimate Uganda Adventure. From $6,770 · Nile + Big Five
- 🚣Nile River Rafting, Jinja Africa’s wildest rapids
- 🌍Cultural & Community Tours. Authentic local Uganda experiences
- 🧩Build a Custom Safari. Tailor your Uganda itinerary
- Rwenzori Trek + Gorilla TrekkingCombine Africa’s greatest ape encounter with the continent’s most dramatic mountain range. You can experience the ultimate Uganda adventure in a single trip.See Our Combo Package
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- 🏢About Rwenzori Trekking Safaris. Our story, mission & team
- 🏆Why Choose Us 10+ years · Expert guides · Best price
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- 🌱Sustainability & Conservation. Our commitment to Rwenzori
- 🤝Our Partners RTS, UWA & lodge partners
- 📑Booking Terms & Conditions. Cancellation & refund policy
- Knowledge & Resources
- ❓FAQs: All Questions 100+ answers about the Rwenzori
- 📰Blog & Expert Travel Guides. Our full knowledge library
- 🗺️Routes & Dates Overview. All trails, dates & schedules
- ⚖️Central Circuit vs Kilembe Trail. Which route is right for you?
- ⏱️How Long Does a Trek Take? Complete timeline guide
- 🚶Can I Trek Without Summiting? Non-summit route options
- Get in Touch
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