Uganda is surrounded by mountains. The Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the Mountains of the Moon, make up about 80 kilometers (49.7 mi) of the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The two major peaks found in this range are the snow capped and glaciated Margherita at 5,113 meters (16,774.9 feett) and Alexandra at 5,094 meters (16,712.59 feett). The Mufumbiro volcanoes are found further south, with the three main peaks being Mount Mahabura at 4,132 meters (13,556 feet), Mount Mgahinga at 3,648 meters (11,968 feet), and Mount Sabinyo at 3,477 meters (11,407 feet). Mount Elgon at 4,324 meters (14,186 feet) is Uganda's highest peak and is found on the border with Kenya.
North of Mount Elgon are Kadam Peak at 3,054 meters (10,019 feet) and Mount Moroto at 3,085 meters (10,121 feet). There are also morungole mountains (2,749m , 9,019ft) and Mount Zulia (2,149, 7,051feet) to the far northeast as well as the Imatong Mountains that border Sudan.
With no doubt Uganda has what to offer to every hiker, whether beginner or super cool, you will certainly have your share, as if this is not enough most of these mountains are located in some of Uganda's protected national parks, you therefore have an option of combining hiking with other activities like birding, game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, golden monkey tracking, butterfly watch, swimming, and so much more.
Top wildlife viewing safaris in Uganda
3 Day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
This short wildlife tour takes you to Western Uganda as you explore beautiful landscapes and wildlife in a short period. This tour takes to the smallest Savannah National park Lake Mburo national park
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3 Day Murchison Falls National Park Wildlife Safari
This 3 day Murchison Falls safari tour itinerary includes game drives and a boat safari on the Nile with expectations of seeing many animals including lions, leopards, hippos, elephants among others.
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3 Day Uganda Mid Range Tour
The typical 3 days safari is more suitable for those that are already in Kampala or arrive in the previous day's night, so that you will immediately be transferred to Murchison falls national park the next morning.
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4 Day shoebill tracking, White water rafting and Sipi Falls
This short tour takes you to the Mabamba swamp in search of the prehistoric shoe bill stork which is one of the critically endangered birds.
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4 Day Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino Sancturay
This tour is ideal for people who want to look for the big five in a few days thus combining Ziwa rhino sanctuary which gives one a chance to track the southern white rhinos on foot and Murchison falls national park
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4 Day Pian Upe, Sipi Falls and Jinja White Water Rafting
Explore Eastern Uganda on 4 Days Uganda Safari to Pian Upe Game Reserve, Sipi Falls and Jinja to the source of the River Nile.
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6 Day Africa Honey Moon
This honey moon safari is meant for nature and wildlife lovers, it exposes you to Ugandas most visited national park with the strongest water falls in the world
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6 Day Sipi, Pian Upe and Kidepo Valley National Park
Explore Eastern and North Eastern Uganda on 6 Days Uganda Safari to sipi falls, Pian Upe Game Reserve and Kidepo Valley National Park.
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7 Day Africa Family Safari
This 7 days Africa Family safari will expose you and your Family to Uganda's wildlife, Nature and culture, you will encounter most of Uganda's crater lakes in Fort Portal
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7 Day Africa Honey Moon Safari
Specifically designed for honeymooners, this seven days tour has been crafted in such a way that it goes very slow and tackles the most thrilling destinations
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