Rwenzori Mountains National Park World Heritage Site

Official name

Rwenzori Mountains National Park | UNESCO

Country

Uganda | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

District of Kabarole, Kasese and Bundibugyo
0.2236° Lat, 29.9241° Lon | Map

Code

684

Time Zone

Africa/Kampala (EAT, +0300)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1994. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain, which includes Africa's third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather.