Mountain Climbing in Uganda
The mountain climbing in Uganda is a one of the top Africa adventure tours/ Africa holiday trips that most highland climbers wish to engage in. Uganda is the best place to host mountain climbing in East Africa due to its high standing ranges like Rwenzori Mountains in the West, Mount Mufumbiro near Rwanda and Mountain Elgon in the East. The Uganda mountain climbing trip introduces climbers to the snow world in Africa along the Equator as Rwenzori Mountains host about 3 peaks renowned for their glaciers namely; Mount Stanley (5,109 m), Portal Peaks (4,391 m) and Mount Speke ( 4,890 meters). During the Uganda wildlife safari/ Uganda Holiday Tour, mountain climbing takes travelers to the heart of Mountain Elgon National Park and Mountain Rwenzori National Park to explore the summits, that is, Mount Wagagai (at 4,321 m) and Margherita Peak ( 16,763 feet above sea level) respectively.
During the mountain climbing adventures in Uganda, there is room to indulge in additional wildlife viewing experiences in other sites like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park for chimps, the iconic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to find endangered mountain gorillas and lastly Murchison Fall National Park. While on this Uganda safari, travelers get to experience the lush green nature in the Pearl of Africa, explore the wildlife like Big Five animals ( lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and the Rhinos of Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary) among others.
Out of the many Uganda adventure tours, climbing nearby Virunga Volcanoes at the border of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo offers one of the best sceneries of the highlands, open savannahs, rainforests to mention. Travelers can visit the nearby Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to explore the last mountain gorillas, about 500 individuals residing in the jungles and all these activating the mountain climbing in Uganda an unforgettable experience.
Where to go mountain climbing in Uganda-Places to visit
Mountain Rwenzori National Park
Located in the west of Uganda, Mountain Rwenzori National Park is a world of snow capped peaks and unique flora and fauna that cannot be found elsewhere in Uganda and East Africa. This one in a lifetime climbing takes travelers to the highest peak in Uganda, Mountain Stanley ( at 5,109 meters above sea level). There is a privilege for finding the glaciers of Africa which are located near the Equator. During this Uganda holiday trip, there are views of the Legendary Mountains of the Moon and the rift valley escarpment. The rich wildlife sanctuaries like Queen Elizabeth National Park home to “ tree climbing lions” and the primate capital of the world, Kibale National Park are some of the places to visit during the mountain climbing around this iconic site.
Mount Elgon
Nestled in the east of Uganda, Mountain Elgon is one of most visited places during the mountain hiking trips in East Africa. Despite its remoteness, Mount Elgon is a rich paradise that has attracted many travelers over the years who are interested in watching its spectacle, Sipi Falls. Climbing this mountain brings to the light many of its wonders like the caves, waterfalls, wildlife and photogenic sites. The photogenic places around Elgon mountains are at Sipi Falls, Mountain Wagagai ( the highest peak at 4890 meters above sea level). Wagagai Peak hosts one the largest calderas in East Africa, that was formed centuries ago.
The Best time to go Mountain Climbing in Uganda
For those interested in visiting the Pearl of Africa for the mountain climbing/hiking experience, it is advisable to go during the dry months from June-September and December-February when the walking trails are less slippery and ease to move through. This allows easier exploration of the high peaks of the mountains.
Why you should go Mountain Climbing in Uganda
Uganda is the mountain capital of Africa with its high rising ranges like Mount Rwenzori and Mount Elgon and the Virunga Massif that extends into its southwest areas. As if this is not enough, the country hosts 4 out of the 10 highest mountains in Africa.
The mountain hiking adventures in the Pearl of Africa are very diverse in terms of the attractions. Wildlife is readily available throughout the Uganda trips since the mountains are situated near the animal sanctuaries like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.