Frequently asked questions about Mountain Rwenzori safari : A mountain Rwenzori safari is a trip to kasese district in the mountain Rwenzori ranges where you will get the opportunity to hike the Rwenzori summit and also tour the mountain Rwenzori national park for some wild life viewing.
For people who desire to visit the ranges they always have a couple of questions about a mountain Rwenzori safari and here are some answers to the frequently asked questions about mountain Rwenzori safari.
- In Uganda where is Mountain Rwenzori located?
Mountain Rwenzori is located at the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in kasese town in three districts Bundibugyo, Kabarole and kasese
It’s about 5 to 6 hours from Kampala city.
- Is there a best time to visit Mountain Rwenzori?
Not really, you can visit mountain Rwenzori anytime of the year, but definitely during the dry seasons it’s easier to hike the mountain and a bit tasking when it’s hiked during the rainy or wet seasons.
However, for the last two years with the mt Rwenzori marathon, we think there’s more fun when you visit the mountain during the marathon time.
- What do you do on a mt Rwenzori safari?
On a mt Rwenzori safari, you visit Mountain Rwenzori and take a hike of the mountain and then have game drives in the park, bird watching and nature walks experiences.
- How long will a safari in the Rwenzori ranges take?
If you are not hiking the mountain, the safari will take at least 3 – 4 days with travel time included. If you are hiking the mountain the safari will take 10 to 14 days with travel time included.
- What is the total cost of a Mt Rwenzori safari?
The price of this safari carries depending on a number of things, season of visit, number of days you will be on the safari, type of safari – budget, midrange or luxury.
And many other factors.
Consult with your tour operator for definite price quote.
- What wildlife is in mountain Rwenzori?
The wildlife you will see in Mountain Rwenzori, will include but not limited to bush elephants, antelopes, impalas, elands, some primates like monkeys and many others.
- How do I access mountain Rwenzori?
You can access mountain Rwenzori by road from Kampala to Kasese about a 5-to-6-hour drive to the mountain itself. Or you can fly from Kajjansi to Kasese and about an hour drive to the mountain itself.
- Can I combine a Mt Rwenzori safari with something else?
Yes of course you can, you can combine your mt Rwenzori safari with a number of other Uganda safaris like the queen Elizabeth national park safari, chimpanzee – kibale national park safari and a number of other safaris.
- are there safari discounts if I come for the mt Rwenzori marathon?
Yes there are a number of discounts for the different safari packages if you are in the Rwenzori area for the annual mt Rwenzori, marathon.
