Mountains of Uganda: Rwenzori, Elgon, the Virunga Volcanoes and More
Uganda's mountains range from the ice-capped Rwenzori to the volcanoes of the south-west.
Uganda's mountains include the Rwenzori range on the border with the DR Congo, Mount Elgon on the border with Kenya, and the three Ugandan Virunga volcanoes of Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo. Smaller mountains such as Moroto in the north-east complete the picture.
Many are protected as national parks and offer hikes from half a day to a week. See hiking and mountain trekking and adventure and mountain hiking.
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At a glance
- Highest: Margherita Peak, 5,109 m (Rwenzori)
- Mount Elgon: Wagagai, 4,321 m
- Virunga volcanoes: Muhabura 4,127 m, Sabyinyo 3,669 m, Gahinga 3,474 m
- Others: Moroto, Kadam, Napak in the east and north-east
The Rwenzori Mountains
Known as the Mountains of the Moon, the Rwenzori rise above Kasese and hold Uganda's highest peaks. Read the national park guide, the Central Circuit and the tallest mountain in Uganda.
Mount Elgon
Shared with Kenya, Elgon is an extinct volcano with caves, waterfalls and a huge crater. See Mount Elgon and Sipi Falls and the Wagagai trek.
The Virunga Volcanoes
Mgahinga's volcanoes can be climbed: Muhabura, Sabyinyo and Gahinga. See volcanoes in Uganda.
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