Rwenzori Mountains

Straddling the Uganda/DRC border in eastern equatorial Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains are the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' written of by Ptolemy as early as 150 AD. Standing an impressive 5100 metres the mist-shrouded peaks carry permanent snow and glaciers, while the lower slopes are covered with dense forest. The range has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its spectacular beauty. While the mountains are a great attraction to hikers so too is the beauty of the area, the forests, birds and animals. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the mountains, soaking up stunning views, and traversing Stanley Glacier.

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