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If you like mountaineering, then the (5,119 m) high, snow
covered Rwenzori Mountains - also known as the 'mountains of the
moon' and protected as Rwenzori Mountains National Park which is
also a World Heritage Centre - will offer you the unique
experience you've been looking for. The mist-shrouded peaks
provide stunning back drops to this magnificent mountain. Ever
since the Rwenzori became known to the World, its features have
been changing. Today, the most visible and probably preventable,
changes in the Rwenzori are the fragile vegetation along the
trails. A trip into the Rwenzoris is an exhilarating and
rewarding experience but one, which must be planned. The key to
an enjoyable visit is 'be prepared!' You can do the central
circuit in just 7 sevens and our excellent guides will be there
to add flavor to your experience. The few who have climbed this
mountain have promised to come back, if you are an excellent
hiker, looking for a lifetime adventure, please make your
reservation now. For more information on reservations, click
here Reservations guidline for Rwenzori Mountaineering
It is not just the Rwenzoris alone that you hike in Uganda,
there is the famous Mount Elgon National Park. At Mount Elgon
National Park, mountaineering can be experienced on this
volcanic mountain which is (4,321 m), the 4th highest mountain
in East Africa, located in the eastern part of Uganda on the
border with Kenya. The park boundaries contain 1147 Sq. km of
mountain. Most of this area is covered with typical afro-montane
vegetation, complete with giant groundsels and bamboo forest.
Many travellers find Mt. Elgon an exciting alternative to some
of the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. It has many of the
same attractions, with milder climate and lower elevation.
Climbing the peaks requires no special equipment or technical
climbing experience. It is possible to summit the mountain in as
little as three days, but slightly longer visit will permit a
more thorough exploration of all Mt. Elgon has to offer.
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Mount Elgon |
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Elgon is a 4,321m high
extinct volcano which in
prehistoric times stood
taller than Kilimanjaro
does today. Although the
mountain straddles the
Kenya border, its
loftiest peak, Wagagai,
lies within Uganda and
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Mount Rwenzori |
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The 120km Rwenzori chain
is regarded to be the
legendary snow-capped
Mountains of the Moon,
described by Ptolemy in
AD150. Reaching an
elevation of 5,109m, it
is also Africa's tallest
mountain range, exceeded
in altit.................
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