Adventure
Mubuku Valley trail
Nyakalengija trailheadThe classic route into the “Mountains of the Moon”, through bamboo, heather and giant lobelia.
01 Overview
About Rwenzori Mountains
The Rwenzori range rises almost 5,000 metres on the equator, with glaciers, moss-draped forests and giant lobelias. Treks range from a day walk in the foothills to multi-day circuits — all among scenery that feels like nowhere else.
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Rwenzori trekking
Day hikes to multi-day circuits.
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Bakonzo cultural visits
Meet the mountain’s traditional guides and communities.
02 Where you’ll go
Sites to visit, day by day
Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.
Adventure
Margherita Peak
Rwenzori summitAfrica’s third-highest summit at 5,109 metres for seasoned trekkers with a guide.
03 More in Uganda
Nearby places
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient forest and one unforgettable hour.
Uganda
Murchison Falls
Where the Nile throws itself through a rock.
Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-climbing lions and a channel full of hippos.
Uganda
Kibale National Park
The primate capital of the world.
Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s remote and wildly beautiful north-east.
Uganda
Jinja & the Nile
The adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi
The place of little birds.
Uganda
Ssese Islands
Lake Victoria’s island escape.
Uganda
Kampala
The vibrant city on seven hills.
Uganda
Sipi Falls
Three waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
04 When to visit
Month by month
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunBest
JulBest
AugGood
SepQuieter
OctQuieter
NovQuieter
DecBest
Best time Good Less ideal / wetter
05 Itineraries
Journeys in Rwenzori Mountains
No ready-made itinerary for Rwenzori Mountains — yet.
That’s what Davema is for. Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you love, and we’ll design it from scratch.
07 Things to do
09 Before you go
Travel notes
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online as an e-visa before travel. Requirements depend on nationality — see our visa guide in the Travel Journal and ask the Davema visa desk to confirm for your passport.
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