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Rwenzori Mountains — Central Circuit — Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains — Central Circuit

The 'Mountains of the Moon' — 7-day mud-and-glacier circuit through Uganda's Rwenzori massif.

Where on earth

Satellite imagery flying in from a world view to Rwenzori Mountains — Central Circuit, Africa.

Region
Uganda
Country
Africa
Biome
Afro-alpine (1,700–5,109 m)
Best season
June – September, December – February
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Afro-alpine (1,700–5,109 m)
  • Best season: June – September, December – February
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

The 'Mountains of the Moon' — 7-day mud-and-glacier circuit through Uganda's Rwenzori massif.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: June – September, December – February

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Afro-alpine (1,700–5,109 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Africa
Biome
Afro-alpine (1,700–5,109 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Last verified: 1970-01-01