Rwenzori Mountains National Park is located in southwestern Uganda and is known for the Rwenzori Mountains. The park features Margherita Peak, which is Africa's third-highest peak and a major attraction.
Established as a national park in 1991, Rwenzori Mountains National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and designated a Ramsar site in 2008.
The park offers incredible opportunities to experience nature in its most beautiful forms. Its diverse plant life ranges from dense tropical rainforests and bamboo woodlands to montane cloud forests and high-altitude vegetation, all set against a stunning backdrop. Above 4,500 meters, snow and glaciers add to the breathtaking views throughout this pristine mountain range.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is especially popular for mountaineering, trekking, hiking, and climbing expeditions, whether or not one aims to summit Margherita Peak.
Tree Climbing Lions: with just two populations of these unique lions in the whole world, explore the southern Ishasha sector to track these lions commonly seen up in the fig and acacia trees.
The Kazinga Channel: this natural water channel connects Lakes Albert and Gorge and is home to a large number of hippos, Nile Crocodiles, elephants and hippos which can easily be seen on the thrilling Kazinga Boat Ride.
Kasenyi Plains: these plains are popularly visited by tourists on an Uganda Wildlife Safari as they are home to a very large number of antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, lions and several large predators.
