Tackling the Rwenzoris is well worth it for serious adventure travelers—and it’s a less crowded, less expensive alternative to Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highly sought-after tallest peak. The Rwenzori mountain range borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Mount Stanley is the highest peak in Uganda at 5,109 meters.
The Rwenzoris contain not only the lush flora and fauna the continent is known for, but also equatorial glaciers and otherworldly mist. Trekkers consistently cite the scenery as some of the most surreal they’ve ever seen.
There are multiple routes through the Rwenzoris that range in intensity, as well as several organizations to help you plan a guided trek; the average hike here takes around seven days to complete.
