Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese

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#20 of 27 in Nature in Western Region

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The Ruwenzori, also spelled Rwenzori and Rwenjura, are a range of mountains in eastern equatorial Africa, located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The highest peak of the Ruwenzori reaches 5,109 metres (16,762 ft), and the range's upper regions are permanently snow-capped and glaciated. Rivers fed by mountain streams form one of the sources of the Nile. Because of this, European explorers linked the Ruwenzori with the legendary Mountains of the Moon, claimed by the Greek scholar Ptolemy as the source of the Nile. Virunga National Park in eastern DR Congo and Rwenzori Mountains National Park in southwestern Uganda are located within the range.

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By PiersS2768

This is a truly extraordinary part of the world. Breathtaking beauty with the most unusual flora. We had Robert(Basaga) and Brian (Mambere) as our guides. ( We had 13 porters carrying our packs, food.... more

This is a truly extraordinary part of the world. Breathtaking beauty with the most unusual flora. We had Robert(Basaga) and Brian (Mambere) as our guides. ( We had 13 porters carrying our packs, food.... more »
By nikolovaiva

The trekking in the mountain Rwenzori is difficult and challenging. Make sure that you have enough hot clothes and shoes.

The trekking in the mountain Rwenzori is difficult and challenging. Make sure that you have enough hot clothes and shoes. more »

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By Cissy Lutalo

It's one of the most beautiful, magnificent features on this planet. Oh God! So much beauty in these mountains. It has several ranges & the highest peak in Magherita in Uganda. I appreciate Uganda Wildlife Authority for keeping its beauty intact for not are you even allowed to pick a flower from this protected area. However, the accommodation structures in place are alarming. Outdated & un kept. The rangers are professional & very experienced. They have been up the mountain countless times long enough to see global warming take its toll on the snow of the mountain. Many peaks that once had a lot of snow are left with just a little. This beautiful mountain has all the five regions of the world. The Block Glacier of thos world. The darling Mountains of the moon. I speak of this beauty with so much pride & I'm glad I went up to its peak even when it's a very technical mountain.

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By Ria Joy

The trekking was tiresome but worth it. The view absolutely beautiful

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