Margherita Peak Expedition
A summit-focused Rwenzori climb to Margherita Peak with a porter-supported mountain team.
- Difficulty
- Severe
- Duration
- 6 days
- Region
- Rwenzori
Adventure destination
Uganda
Uganda is one of East Africa's most rewarding trekking countries, with the Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, and volcano trekking around Bwindi and Mgahinga giving real altitude and varied walking. Best for travelers who want serious mountain days alongside wildlife and rainforest experiences.
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Signature adventures
View all adventuresMount Elgon Caldera Traverse
A broader Elgon itinerary taking in the caldera and summit plateau.
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 5 days
- Region
- Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon Long Weekend
A shorter Uganda volcano trek with summit ambition and easier logistics from Mbale.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 days
- Region
- Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon Summit Trek
A multi-day summit trek on Uganda's great volcanic mountain.
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 4 days
- Region
- Mount Elgon
Mount Speke Ascent
A dedicated Rwenzori ascent to one of the range's major summits.
- Difficulty
- Severe
- Duration
- 7 days
- Region
- Rwenzori
Mount Stanley and Margherita Traverse
A summit-first Rwenzori expedition centred on Uganda's highest mountain block.
- Difficulty
- Severe
- Duration
- 7 days
- Region
- Rwenzori
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Places in Uganda
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Budadiri
Classic Mount Elgon approach village for the Sasa and Sipi-facing summit itineraries.
Kapkwai
Mount Elgon forest-edge access point used for lower mountain walking, caves, and longer summit traverses.
Kasese
Main logistics town for the Uganda side of the trip and the Rwenzori exit point.
Mbale
Main service city for Mount Elgon departures, transport, staffing, and equipment staging in eastern Uganda.
Mount Stanley
Mount Stanley is the central massif of the Rwenzori Mountains; its highest summit is Margherita Peak (commonly cited at 5,109 m). The Stanley massif straddles the Uganda–Democratic Republic of the Congo border and lies within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Uganda).
Mount Stanley (highest summit: Margherita Peak)
Mount Stanley is a massif in the Rwenzori Mountains on the Uganda–Democratic Republic of the Congo border. Its highest summit is Margherita Peak at 5,109 m (16,762–16,763 ft). The mountain and Margherita Peak lie within the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority) and are part of the Rwenzori range (the 'Mountains of the Moon').
Mountains
Mount Stanley
Mount Baker
Kyatwa
Mount Luigi di Savoia
Mount Sabyinyo
Mount Moroto
Mount Kadam
Areas in Uganda
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Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Uganda.UNESCO World Heritage in Uganda
Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Uganda.
Natural
1994
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Uganda. Inscribed in 1994.
- Countries Uganda
- Area Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Natural
1994
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Uganda. Inscribed in 1994.
- Countries Uganda
- Area Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Cultural
2001
Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Uganda. Inscribed in 2001.
- Countries Uganda
- Place Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi