The Rwenzori Mountains rise high. More than 5,000 metres, or around 16,000 feet, above sea level. You can see them for miles if the clouds let you. Some say they’re even visible from orbit. But that ...

The “Roof of Africa” is the continent’s most climbed peak—which often means trekking in the company of crowds. These five ...

Are you thinking of a mountaineering trip in Africa? The Rwenzori Mountains is one of the top destinations visited by travelers that wish to explore the snow-capped mountains within Africa. Trekking ...

UGANDA (eTN) – On the 110th anniversary since the first scientific climb of snow-capped 5109-meter Mt. UGANDA (eTN) – On the 110th anniversary since the first scientific climb of snow-capped ...

Did you know that mountains cover about 25% of the Earth's land surface? These massive structures are more than just piles of ...

Part of the Rwenzori Mountains – home to some of the last glaciers in Africa and likely Ptolemy’s ‘Lunis Montae’ – received international recognition on Wednesday as a protected wetland site under the ...

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) December 8, 2025 12:33 am - Rwenzori Mountains trekking opens thrilling new adventure avenues for outdoor lovers, offering scenic trails, diverse wildlife, and ...

The Rwenzori Marathon taking place in Kasese, western Uganda, has been launched as an event to kick start World Tourism Day 2023. Dubbed The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, the run will take place on ...

Bamwanjara Pass, named after the legendary head porter, who guided a Scottish hiker through the Rwenzoris in the early 1900s, stands today as both a geographical landmark and a living monument to ...

In early May 2020, torrential rain occurred in and around Rwenzori Mountains National Park (Uganda), a property inscribed on the World Heritage List. The excessive rain caused heavy flooding and ...