Rwenzori Mountains National Park offers the unforgettable self-drive experience that is you get to do everything in the park by your own terms, exploring nature, wildlife, game driving and all sort of fun in the park, it is a Uganda National Park located in Southwestern Uganda, and has Margherita peak, which is Africa’s third highest, for which it is famous. The Park also provides great opportunities to seeing nature at its finest. Its plant life diverges from dense tropical rain-forest, bamboo woodlands, montane cloud forests to high-altitude vegetation and the decor is correctly outstanding. Beyond 4,500 meters, the snow and glaciers complement that special element to the astonishing views throughout this unspoiled mountain range. This park is mostly famous for mountaineering, trekking, hiking and climbing excursions or safaris with or without summiting the Margherita.
Rwenzori National Park being a home to a number of wildlife, chimpanzees, white colobus monkeys, 5 vegetation zones, bird species, various mountain peaks and Lakes and all these attractions in Rwenzori Mountains National Parks Favors a lot of self-drive tourist activities including;
Self Drive Activities
- Scenic driving through exploring the park’s scenic routes while enjoying the uncommon views.
- Wildlife Viewing get to spot animals like duikers, bushbucks, and monkeys.
- Birdwatching gives you a chance to identify over 200 bird species within and outside the park.
- Photography, capture stunning landscapes and wildlife moments.
IS SELF DRIVING SAFE WITH IN THE PARK?
Yes, it is generally safe to visit Mount Rwenzori National Park given that you put in consideration all the park guidelines and fully equipped with all readily packing gears needed for the safari.
SELF DRIVE REQUIREMENTS
- 4WD vehicle is highly recommended due to rough rugged routes to the park. So, it is mandatory.
- Valid driving license.
- Following the recommended park rules and regulations, like not driving the speed exceeding 40km per hour.
- Vehicle insurance and Vehicle entrance fees.
- Park entrance fees (USD 30 per person, per day)
- Visa and all travel documentations if required.