Tourist activities in Rwenzori Mountain National Park
Mountaineering
As you climb mountain Rwenzori, you will start at the foothills. On the foothills of the mountain is farmland with crops such as coffee which is a very important cash crop in the country. From there you will behold beautiful land terrain and plant life of sub montane vegetation in the Afro-montane zone covered by luxurious tropical evergreen forest with a high richness in color and species. When you finally reach the top, you will behold the majestic snowcapped peaks that will leave you breathless and teary eyed.
Birding
While in Mountain Rwenzori, expect to encounter a variety of bird species. Rwenzori National Park is a dwelling to 217 species of birds and 17 of them can only be found in Rwenzori which justifies UNESCO labeling it a key Birding Area. At around 1800 meters high, expect to encounter Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Long-eared Owl, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Strange Weaver, Archers’ Robin-chat, Rwenzori Batis, White-starred Robin, Montane Sooty Boubou, Slender-billed Starling, Lagden’s Bush Shrike, Blue-headed Sunbird, Barbets, Golden-winged Sunbird, Greenbuls, IIladopsis, Apalises, Crimson wings and Flycatchers.
Hiking – you can hike through the forests at the foothills as you enjoy unique activities like fishing with your hands in streams.
Cultural tours – You will have plenty of opportunities to witness the locals at the foothills of the mountain of the moon carrying out their cultural lifestyles and activities like cultural dances and if you are lucky, you might even get some lessons on drumming and dancing. You will also visit the Ruboni village where you will learn about the lifestyles of old of the forefathers of the mountains of the moon.
Lounging at the foothills of Mountain Rwenzori – Relax at the slopes of mountain Rwenzori after a long day of hustle. At night you will be able to hang out in the starlit night sky around a bonfire as you listen to tales of the mountains of the moon.