Facts about mountain Rwenzori : Mountain Rwenzori, is one of the most reveled mountains in the east African region. Found in the western part of Uganda, this mountain is hiked by hundreds of enthusiasts from all over all the world – all year round.
Most hikers will have an idea of how awesome this mountain is, but the not everyone will furthermore the goodness and beauty of this mountain. So, for you going to hike this mountain here are some fun facts about Mt Rwenzori, that you should keep in mind.
- Mountain Rwenzori is also known as the “Mountains of the Moon” because the mountain’s snow-capped peaks.
- Mountain Rwenzori is found at the western border of Uganda and the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The mountain’s highest peak is Margherita Peak, at 16,893 ft (5,109 m).
- Rwenzori has six peaks above 16,000 ft (4,877 m) with ranges about 50 miles (80 km) long and 30 miles (48 km) wide and over 70 lakes, including Lake Bujuku and Lake Kitandara.
- “Rwenzori” means “Rainmaker” in Rukonjo, a language of the local community around the Rwenzori terrains. The people are called Bakonjo.
- The locals believe the mountain is the dwelling place of the gods and ancestors.
- You can hike the mountain in 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 7 days; depending on where you want to stop but the summit is 10 days. The hikes involve camping at several campsites along the way.
- From June to August and December to February, is the best time to hike the mountain because it’s a dry season.
- On the slopes of the mountain, you will find animals like the Rwenzori turaco and the giant lobelia among others. On the slopes you will also find over 1,000 plant species,
- Rwenzori Mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mount Rwenzori - On your hike of this mountain, you overcome rivers, forests, several suspension bridges, waterfalls like the Bujuku Waterfalland muddy trails.
- The Rwenzori Mountain has unique giant heather and groundsel plants from bottom to the nearly the top.
- The mountain is also a hub to several glaciers, including the famous Elena Glacier.
- The mountain summit gives you scenic views of the surrounding and the entire region of the DRC and western Uganda. Don’t forget the view of the sky that seems new yet far and all together beautiful.
- The hike is led by experienced guides and porters.
- The water from the lakes on the mountain pour into several mountains like the Nile River and others.
- Mountain Rwenzori is home to several unique bird species like the endemic species and the Rwenzori apalis.
- People hike this mountain for adventure and to experience the local culture around the mountain at the bottom, but to also challenge their bodies.
- Hence the mountain is a challenging but rewarding hike, with breathtaking views and scenery.
The mountain Rwenzori is hiked all year round at a specified fee that you can get from your tour operator. You need to book your hike way in advance so that your hike can be planned for and necessary arrangements made.
Also, you need to prepare physically and mentally for the Rwenzori hike, so make sure you do that during your planning.
