The Rwenzori Mountains is located in western Uganda on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is holds the highest point in Uganda at the height of 5019m above sea level. This makes Rwenzori worth visiting to be able to witness the tip of the pearl of Africa. The mountains are the most unique feature that you will find nowhere else in East Africa. The biological richness in these mountains is enormous. With four different trails leading to both the low hills and the high snow-caped peaks, the trekkers find a paradise of birds, mammals, plants and sometimes primates. The mountain ecosystem is home to over one hundred mammal species and 217 bird species, making it an Important Bird Area. The scenery during the treks to these mountains is worth a try as it is ranked one of the best in world.

Uganda wildlife authority has opened various trails on these mountains. The different trails are of varying length. Therefore one requires different duration to trek on the different routes based on choice and budget. The shortest trail is a day nature walk that takes guests to experience the tropical Rainforest ecosystem for a few hours before they exit the park to stay at the base camp or go to the next destination. The longest is 8 days that takes guests to the highest point; margarita peak on mount Stanley. There are other trails that will take any number of days between one and eight that guests can choose from. Those interested can choose to stay longer than eight days on the mountains if they want to scale more peaks or get a detail of the landscape.

Ruboni Community Camp

Those looking for accommodation during their trekking trip on Rwenzori will find Ruboni community camp ideal. This camp is located at the base camp, just 1km before the park gate. It offers perfect accommodation to the trekkers before and after their memorable experience in the mountains