{"id":94295,"date":"2022-07-05T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=94295"},"modified":"2022-07-28T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T07:55:14","slug":"rwenzori-national-park-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/rwenzori-national-park-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwenzori National Park – Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rwenzori National Park – Uganda<\/h1>\n

AN ALPINE PARADISE<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Snow-capped Mountains? Glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine forests\u2026 in Africa? Yes \u2013 this is\u00a0Rwenzori National Park<\/b><\/strong>, one of the most stunning mountain landscapes on the planet. And even more incredible, it is just kilometres from the equator.<\/p>\n

Named a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0because of its unmatched natural beauty, these legendary\u00a0\u201cmountains of the Moo<\/b><\/strong>n\u201d feature the third highest peak in Africa, 5,109m (16,761 ft) Mt. Stanley and are the highest source of water for the iconic\u00a0River Nile<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A wonderland of colour, these mountains show off the richest high-altitude flora in Africa. The giant lobelias, groundsels, and heathers adorning these hills are known as\u00a0\u201cAfrica\u2019s botanical big game\u201d<\/b><\/strong>, adding still more colour to the area\u2019s mountain lakes, rivers, and sparkling waterfalls.<\/p>\n

As to the animal variety of \u201cbig game\u201d, these lofty forests support 70 species of mammals, including 4 primate species of chimpanzees and monkeys.\u00a0Especially rare are the L\u2019Hoest\u2019s monkey and Eastern Chimpanzee<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also inhabiting these wooded slopes, look for forest elephant, hyrax, duiker, buffalo, giant hog, and black and white colobus monkey<\/p>\n

The park is especially noted for its 217 species of birdlife, many of which are endemic. As you hike these pristine trails look for the Rwenzori Turaco, long-eared owl, and long-tailed cuckoo. Adding yet more colourful accents, look for the park\u2019s more than 15 species of butterfly.<\/p>\n

Though cold, white, and frosty at its higher elevations, the park\u2019s lower regions are a mix of moorland and rich bamboo forests. Visitors will be enchanted by large tree heathers, vibrant mosses, and the bursting flowers of this heavenly landscape.<\/p>\n

The Rwenzori (known as the\u00a0\u2018Rain Maker\u2019<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0\u2018Cloud-King\u2019<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0as named by the explorer Henry Stanley) is known as a world-class hiking and mountaineering environment. Excursions range from 12-day, technical climbs to the summit of Mt. Stanley to six-day treks, to just 1-day outings along the trails and through the forests.<\/p>\n

Also available are nature walks with the local\u00a0Bakonzo villagers<\/b><\/strong>. Explore their homesteads in the foothills of the Rwenzoris and delve into their traditional culture.<\/p>\n

\"\"About Rwenzori National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location<\/b><\/strong>: The park sits near the equator in western Uganda. Almost 1000 sq. km (386 sq. mi) in size, it encompasses most of the Rwenzori Range, the highest in Africa.<\/p>\n

Climate:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Although close to the equator, the park experiences cooler temperatures because of its higher elevations. At 4,000 m (13,123 ft.) temperatures range from 15\u00b0C (59\u00b0F) during the day to 2\u00b0C (35\u00b0F) at night.\u00a0At the summit, the mercury can dip to minus 2\u00b0C (28\u00b0F). The park\u2019s two wet months are April and October, making the trails slippery.<\/p>\n

When to go:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The park is open year-round, from 07:00 \u2013 18:00 hrs. (7 am \u2013 6 pm)<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The best months for trekking are the drier seasons from late December to March and from mid-June through mid-August. But even during the dry season expect the higher elevations to be shrouded in the park\u2019s ever-present mist, which does burn off for a time each day.<\/p>\n

Getting there:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>By road \u2013 take a\u00a0Pride Drive Tours\u00a0tour from Kampala. It\u2019s about a 2 \u00bd hours drive.<\/p>\n

By air \u2013 about 1 \u00bd hours from Kampala to Kasese.<\/p>\n

Things to do and see<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hiking\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 Enjoy forest day hikes through the foothills of the Rwenzoris. Take in the surrounding farmland with their coffee plantations. At the low elevations, enjoy landscapes of tropical evergreens and the rich birdlife all about.<\/p>\n

Mountain Climbing \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Rwenzoris can be challenging with their steep and often muddy trails. But there are treks suited for all skill levels \u2013 six, ten- and twelve-day treks will command bragging rights as will technical climbs. All this over some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.<\/p>\n

Bird Watching \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the park boasts 217 species of birds of which 17 are only found here, hence the UNESCO naming of Rwenzori as a key Birding Area. Enjoy the colorful varieties like the long-eared owl, cinnamon-chested bee-eater, strange weaver, and slender-billed starling.<\/p>\n

Cultural Walks \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Spend some time with the Bakonzo villagers at the\u00a0Ruboni Community Cam<\/b><\/strong>p. There, you\u2019ll see how the locals go about their day, tending their animals and crops. You\u2019ll be able to meet healers, basket weavers, storytellers, and enjoy their dances with its exciting drumming. You might even get a lesson.<\/p>\n

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From tropical rainforests to flowered alpine meadows to dramatic waterfalls, glaciers, and icy peaks. There is a reason\u00a0Rwenzori National Park<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0has earned the distinction of being named a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage site<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0key Birding Area<\/b><\/strong>. A visit to this legendary park with its world-class peaks will be an unforgettable addition to your African safari.<\/p>\n

Rwenzori National Park with Pride Drive Tours\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Join us on safari to Uganda\u2019s very special and unique alpine park for a rich adventure into the high-altitude natural world. Pride Drive Tours will create for you a customized itinerary for this and other premier Uganda parks. We have safaris departing Kigali,\u00a0Rwanda, and Entebbe.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rwenzori National Park – Uganda AN ALPINE PARADISE Snow-capped Mountains? Glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine forests\u2026 in Africa? Yes \u2013 this is\u00a0Rwenzori National Park, one of the most stunning mountain landscapes on the planet. And even more incredible, it is just kilometres from the equator. Named a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site\u00a0because of its unmatched natural beauty, these […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,14663],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-uganda-destinations"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94295"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94295\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}