Mountain Hiking Experiences

Mountain Hiking Experiences, Uganda is a hikers paradise offering breathtaking views of mountain landscapes, luscious tropical rainforests and savanna hence making hiking the best way to explore as much of Uganda as possible. The most memorable hiking adventures in Uganda can be achieved from;

Rwenzori( Mountains of the Moon)

The mountain offers the best hiking experience in Uganda. The hike can take up to 9-12 days all while enjoying spectacular views of the Margarita summit. The highest peak in the range. Meanwhile hikers have the great advantage of hiking alone on the mountain. Although it’s not an easy climb because of the muddy and technical difficulties involved. But hikers should not be worried as there are numerous routes that are simpler which they can enjoy without breaking a leg.

Mount Elgon and Sipi falls.

The mountain offers a much more fun approach towards hiking and has many similar attractions as the Rwenzori mountain but with a more conducive climate and lower elevation. Hikers can choose between a long day hike or short day hike as it requires no special skills.

Virunga Mountains in Mgahinga National Park.

The park is home to endangered golden monkeys and the vulnerable Batwa pygmies, Uganda’s indigenous hunter gatherers. However the Virunga Mountains are a chain of extinct volcanoes which form part of a larger nature reserve that extends into Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The hike takes upto 7-9hrs. The most popular hike is the ascent from Ntebeko Gate to Sabyinyo.

Mount Moroto

It is an ancient extinct volcano in Karamoja with beautiful landscape and rich history. Hiking on Mount Moroto can easily be accessed from the Safari to Kidepo Valley Park.

For the perfect hiking experience pack the right staff from hiking boots, enough drinking water, stack energy giving snacks and safe sleeping bags, jacket and sweaters to deal with the night coldness.