Rwenzori Mountains National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Uganda
About Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori National Park is a mountain range in south-west Uganda bordering theDemocratic Republic of Congo. It is 120 km (75 mi) long and 48 km (30 mi) wide, covering almost 100,000 ha. Margarita Peak is the summit of Mt Stanley at 5,109m above sea level, and the third highest peak in Africa. The Rwenzori Mountains are the highest mountain range in Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya are volcanoes), and home to six of the ten highest peaks on the continent. The region's glaciers, lakes and unusual fauna make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas, according toUNESCO. Climate change is apparent here, by the end of 2006, its ice cap has retreated from 6.4 km² (2.5 sq mi) a century ago, to less than a 1.28 km² (0.5 sq mi). For political reasons, the park has been off-limits for long pe
Rwenzori Mountains National Park Travel Guide Sections
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