THE BEAUTY OF NATURE’S ACTIVITIES IN THE PEARL OF AFRICA.

Rwenzori mountains National park for its distinctive flora rather than its fauna. On the route to the peaks, hikers climb through a series of distinct altitudinal vegetation zones. Mountane forest, bamboo, tree heathers and afro-alpine. The latter with its emblematic giant forms of Senecio and lobelia, is one of the world’s rarest botanical communities being limited to east African mountains above 3800m. View offers guided forest walks of various lengths just outside the park. Visitors can follow the river Mubuku and glimpse views of Baker and Portal peaks as they hike up to 2300m above sea level. On a clear day it is even possible to view the snow capped Margherita peak, a truly spectacular sight. Along the way, keep an eye out for chameleons, squirrels, vervet monkeys and many birds.

Mountain climbing

The central circuit trail. It is a seven day challenging climb that provides a circular tour of the high Rwenzori. From the trailhead at Ruboni, the route ascends the Bujuku valley and crosses the Scott Elliot and Fresh field passes to descend.

Hiking and Nature Walks

The communities of Ruboni and Turaco view offer guided forest walks of various lengths just outside the park. Visitors can follow the river Mubuku and glimpse views of baker and portal peaks as they hike up to 2300m above sea level. On a clear day it is even possible to view the snow capped Margherita peak.