UGANDA HIKING TOURS

Uganda is a beautiful country with a geographical setup that presents an opportunity to hike, due to its hilly nature mountain climbing is a really interesting activity that has fully developed mountains like the Rwenzori moutain, mountain Elgon, mount Muhavura, mountain Sabinyo are often visited for mountaineering opportunities, hiking safaris in Uganda are a true gym of an African adventure exposing you to different vegetative covers, forest and bamboo. It is possible to view animal species along the trail. Mountain Rwenzori is one of the most hiked mountains ranked as the third highest in Africa with its highest peak margherita.

Mount Sabinyo is an extinct volcano part of the three peaks of the Virunga mountains in Uganda, Mgahinga, Sabinyo and the Muhabura mountains in Kisoro district, the mountains are known for hiking in Uganda offering the best hiking experience, the summit of the mountain is at 3669m above sea level, the volcano marks the intersection between the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and the democratic republic of Congo , hiking this mountain is only possible in Uganda, it can’t be hiked in the other two because of its raged nature.

Mountain Rwenzori is popularly known as the mountains of the moon, placed in the western part of Uganda, it is the only snow caped mountain in an equatorial kind of climate lying a few kilometres away from the equator, its bio diversity is unique compared to other mountains, offering an enjoyable experience on both animals species, plant species and the land scape some of the existing species are endemic to the region for example the Rwenzori turaco, Mountaineering Rwenzori can be explored on a 7day trail, the central circuit trail is normally organized through the Rwenzori mountaineering services starting the adventure at the Nyakalengija, mountain is ranked as the third highest of African mountains its highest peak being Margherita(5109m).

Mountain Elgon is tucked between Kenya and Uganda, standing at a height of 4321m it is believed to have the largest foot base in the whole world upon which are several human settlements the mountain can be hiked in either of the two countries to reach the highest summit in 3-5 days. Hikes are led by armed guides and the local people support as porters.

Mountain Muhabura also known as ‘the guide ‘an extinct volcano placed between Uganda and Rwanda, it is part of the 8 series of the great Virunga mountains steepest of the pieces, it can be experienced in either of the two countries with in which it is located. Hikers are required to be physically fit for this particular mountain, at the end of the summit there is a crater lake that awaits.

Uganda hiking tours are arranged depending on the number of days it takes to reach a mountain summit, for example 10 days mountain Rwenzori hike, 4 days mountain Elgon hiking, 8 days Uganda safari. Other mountains include mount Napak, Mount Morugule, and mountain Kadam that can also be explored. Smaller hikes for example hiking to the top of the water falls exposes you to wildlife around the banks of the Nile, listening to the mighty roar of the Murchison falls national park.

Hiking tours can be done all year round but best in the dry seasons of December-February and June to mid-September, as the trails are less slippery which makes it easier to climb, on a hiking tour it is advisable to carry boots, sun glasses, warm clothes, hand gloves, hats, long thick stockings, sun screen, drinking water for the hilly areas, sleeping bag, altitude sickness tablets for emergencies, water proof covers for phones and cameras. It is important to hire a porter for longer hikes as you might need help along the way.

Experiencing mountain hikes on a Uganda safari is very interesting, fun and enjoyable, days pass by so fast and most travellers are tempted to extend their stay it’s not always only about the hike! A lot of attractions come along the way for example you might meet golden monkeys while hiking sabinyo.

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