Rwenzori Mountain highest peak is Margherita Peak which reaches the height of 5,109m (16,762 ft) and it sits on Mount Stanley. Margherita peak on Rwenzori Mountains is Africa’s third-highest summit, with more crowds or visitors than those found on Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak.
Margherita Peak
Margherita peak is the highest peak (5,109m) of all the Rwenzori mountain ranges, which makes it the third highest peak in Africa. This is on top of Mount Stanley, one of the ranges found on Rwenzori Mountain within Uganda. This peak rises above the clouds and is permanently snow-capped and those that dare to bring the dream to life meet from.
The 4th and 5th highest peaks, Mount Speke (4,890m) and Mount Baker (4,844 m) which are divided by a deep green valley. The valley is diversely filled with colorful fauna and flora species of all sizes. The Rwenzori mountain ranges are higher compared to the Swiss Alps, with glaciers that are one of the sources for the longest river on earth, the River Nile.
About Rwenzori Mountain National Park
Mountain Rwenzori National Park was started in 1991 and then designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. This was because it is one of the world most critical birdlife cordials, in addition to its seclusion and cold weather. The park also hosts some of the rare plants and species as well as exceptional natural basin beauty.
The park is about 1,000km in size with the third highest mountain peak, waterfalls, glaciers as well as crater lakes. It’s also known for its truly fantastic and unique adventure, which makes it among Uganda’s top tour and safari destination, especially for tourists who are interested in hiking mountains in East Africa.
The park hosts over 70 mammal species, 217 species of birds, 19 Albertine rift endemics and the world’s rarest vegetation species.
Sitting at an altitude of 5,109m above sea level, Rwenzori Mountain National Park provides a memorable and rewarding experience since it offers an opportunity to see nature at its natural and beautiful state. The unique beautiful mountain vegetation changes from one zone to another, depending on the altitude. The vegetation ranges also change from diverse tropical rainforest to bamboo forests as well as montane cloud forests. Lastly at the top is alpine vegetation hosting rare plant species which cannot live in the any of the lower vegetation zones. The scenic view makes it impressive to encounter, which leaves with you an immense feeling of victory.
Visitors seeking to hike Rwenzori Mountains can complement their visit with a gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, to meet and encounter the rare mountain gorillas. You can also enjoy a memorable African safari experience with hiking Mount Elgon, which is found farther on the eastern border with Kenya.