Hiking Safaris in Uganda

Hiking safaris in Uganda is one of the unique experiences one can get on a safari in Uganda and East Africa, Mountain Rwenzori named the mountains of the moon is the highest peak in Uganda standing at 5109 meters. This mountain offers mountain climbers the best trails with beautiful vegetation, scenic views, snow all through the year at Margarita peak the summit of Rwenzori mountain, mountain Elgon which is found in Eastern Uganda bordering with Kenya offers the best of Flora and Fauna and has the largest candelabra in Africa. Mountain Muhabura in Kisoro south western Uganda is another beautiful attraction you can’t miss out.

Muhabura is an extinct volcano in the Virunga Mountains on the border between Rwanda and Uganda—it lies partly in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and partly in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda.

For climbers, you should fear not! There is a mountain in Kisoro district to take a hike and is also easily accessible by car. Mount Muhabura is the country’s 3rd tallest mountain at around 4,127 meters. Muhabura provides hikers with a challenging ascent with its own rewards that include fantastic views of the surrounding countryside as well as wildlife including birds, Primates and Buffalos. Though most travelers hike the mountain after a gorilla tour in Mgahinga National Park, independent hikes are also possible.