TOURISTS have shunned Mt. Elgon Forest National Park over the March 1 landslides that ravaged Bududa. The park indicated in a report that out of 410 tourists that visited Mt. Elgon from January to May, only 144 were registered in March.
Of the 144 visitors, 122 were local students. This was a drop [...]
A new route found to Rwenzori peak
Prospective visitors to the Margherita Peak, the highest point of the Rwenzori Mountains, now have an alternative route that has been surveyed and opened up, Uganda Wildlife Authority has announced.
UWA Public Relations officer Lillian Nsubuga said in a statement that the new, shorter route will enable tourists circumvent a [...]
Mountain climbing in Uganda
If your interested in mountaineering, then the (5,119m) high, snow covered Rwenzori Mountain, which is protected as Rwenzori Mountain national park and a World Heritage Centre-will offer you the unique experience you will savour for a lifetime.
The mist-surrounded peaks provide stunning backdrops to this magnificent mountain. Ever since the Rwenzori became known [...]
