Mountain Hiking in Uganda

Are you wondering where to go for your Mountain trekking Experience in Africa? The Pearl of Africa is one of the best ideal destination to enjoy mountaineering life time adventure safari experience. She is home to a diversity of numerous volcanoes and mountains that allows you to enjoy the most outstanding adventure hiking experience. Mountain hiking safaris in Uganda can be customized together with other fascinating tours in her motherland. Book with us to enjoy our discounted offers of chimpanzee trekking and Mountain Rwenzori trekking deals for the refreshing long lasting memorable experience. Trekking the mountains of the Moon complements the famous gorilla trekking Safaris experience in the Pearl of Africa. Whether you’re a first-time trekker, we offer you short- and long-term mountain trekking safari deals regardless of the fitness ability. Grab an insight to enjoy mountaineering safari deals in one of the most popular spots for mountain hiking in Uganda such as Mountain Rwenzori, Mountain Muhabura, Mountain Elgon, Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabinyo, Sipi Falls among others.

It is important to note that most of the popular mountain hiking spots are situated in various national parks in Uganda. On your way to the hiking head trail you get an opportunity to enjoy encounter with numerous unique wildlife animals such as; the endangered Mountain gorillas. When you reach the summit of the volcano mountains grab a chance to enjoy spectacular scenic beauty of the surrounding communities, view various wildlife and picturesque views of the park vegetation. This article presents you the most popular mountain hiking spots in Uganda that offer you a chance to meet your expectations on a safari;

Mountain Rwenzori

The mountain is famously known as the “Mountains of the Moon”.  enjoy hiking Mount Rwenzori that offers you a chance to access highest peak in the Pearl of Africa and also known as the third highest in the entire world. The Rwenzori mountain is situated adjacent to the border of Uganda and DR-Congo in Kasese district.

The peak to the amazing Rwenzori mountain is known as Margherita found on an altitude of 5,109 Meters above sea level. To trek up to the summit of Mount Rwenzori, it takes you about 8 days. The summit features permanent snow that is found of melting into various rivers that flows to the low land regions such as; River Mubuku and River Nyamwamba.  While trekking, grab a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of the various mountain ranges formed by Mount Rwenzori. And at the base you get an insight to view the fascinating Mountain Rwenzori national park that is dominated by the tropical rainforests.

There are numerous trekking trails and the starting point depends of the traveler’s fitness as well as the end point. The longest trail is known as the Central circuit and this takes about 8 days to access the summit while as the shortest trail takes you about 3 days and this is Mahoma loop which is the easiest to trek and recommended for the first-time trekkers.

Sipi falls

The Mountaineering spot is located in Kapchorwa district in the eastern region of the country. As you hike Mount Elgon, delight in a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of Sipi Falls found on the foothill of the park. Sipi Falls consists of three beautiful waterfalls that trace their origin from, the summit of Mount Elgon. Sipi Falls pours its water from a cliff of 85 kilometers above sea level flowing through various farmlands as well as the local communities squeezing itself through small rocks to create rapids. On the other hand, the second waterfall falls about 65 meters over a wider cliff to form a natural shower.

Mount Elgon

Book with us your mountain hiking safari to fascinating Mount Elgon located in eastern Uganda at the border of Uganda and Kenya. The wonderful mountain stands on an elevation of 432 meters above sea level. It is ranked as the 8^th highest peak in Africa and it is the 4^th in East Africa. Historically, the mountain had the highest peak in Africa but due to the continuous Erosions, its height reduced. The mountain highest peak is known as Wagagai with a summit that houses largest caldera measuring about 50 to 80 kilometers. Trekking mountain Mt Elgon offers you a chance to explore Mount Elgon national park that harbors numerous wildlife animals such as; the mountain Elephants, forest Monkeys, small antelopes, African buffaloes among others.  we customize your mountain hiking trip with a visit to the historical caves with different sizes with in the park as well as a visit to the Sipi falls among other attractions. Feel free to contact our reservation team to assist you plan your trekking safari to Mount Elgon.

Virunga Volcanoes 

By contact us here at Mumwe safari about the best spots to enjoy mountaineering safaris, we provide you many optional mountain trekking safari deals. Grab a chance to enjoy trekking the three iconic extinct volcanoes in Mgahinga Gorilla national park that shares its boundaries with DR-Congo and Rwanda. These are part of the 8 mountain ranges in volcano conservation massif. Get a chance to trek Mount Muhabura with the highest peak and it stands on an elevation of about 4,127 meters above sea level. Trekking to the summit of Mount Muhabura takes you about 5 hours. Although it has the highest peak among the three in Uganda, in Rwanda it is third highest after Mount Karisimbi. At the summit of the Mt Muhabura, you encounter with the crater lake which is surrounded with a rim of swamps that offers you incredible views to Mount Mikeno and Karisimbi among others.

Delight in the unforgettable experience after trekking Mount Sabinyo also at the border of Uganda, DR-Congo and Rwanda. Although it is shared by the three countries, Uganda has the best preferred trail to hike Mount Sabinyo. Due to the presence of crater lakes as well as rugged terrain in Rwanda and Congo, hiking Mount Sabinyo is difficult. Grab an insight to get lost in the scenic views of the alpine Forest- home to the golden monkeys thus giving you an opportunity to spot the endangered unique creatures.

For more information about the right mountain trekking gears, contact our reservation team to assist arrange an exception Mountain trekking lifetime experience in the Pearl of Africa. Send us an inquiry at info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.