Mt. Rwenzori National Park

This expedition visits the exotic 'Mountains of the Moon' on the Uganda - Congo border. The Rwenzori Mountain Range offers one of the most unusual mountaineering experiences on Earth. This Jagged Globe itinerary combines the best elements of trekking and climbing in the region with a chance to see some of the unique birds and wildlife for which East Africa is world famous.

The Rwenzori Mountains National Park on the border of the DRC is a World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty. These are the fabled, glacier topped 'Mountains of the Moon' that rise into almost permanent equatorial mists, their slopes covered with giant and strange vegetation.

Unlike East Africa's other large mountains, the Rwenzoris are not volcanic, but were formed during the upheaval that created the Rift Valley. The tallest of them, Mt Stanley, is the third highest mountain in Africa and offers a formiddable and hugely satisfying challenge to climbers.

The Ruwenzori Mountains National Park is only accessible to hikers. It offers superb trekking and climbing with fabulous views and unusual scenery. The most popular trek is the 7-day circuit route, accompanied by porters and guides and taking refuge in mountain huts overnight.

A Rwenzori safari takes you to these beautiful, mist-shrouded jagged mountains, with their 'Lord of the Rings' atmosphere - a distinct change in landscape from anywhere else in Uganda or, indeed, East Africa..