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The Ruwenzori Mountains National Park was founded in 1993 and combines a magnificent world of snow with a fascinating vegetation that homes a large variety of flora and fauna. Commonly known as the "Mountains of the Moon" the Ruwenzori mountains today is one of the most popular national parks in Uganda. Unlike Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya (in Africa) the Ruwenzori mountains are not volcanic mountains.
Ruwenzori means 'rain-maker' and the annual rainfall of the region ensures that the ice-capped peaks are visible only on a few days. The Ruwenzori Mountains National Park provides splendid grounds for hiking and a number of other activities. Trekking and hiking in the Ruwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda create an unusual and exciting adventure as it provides a stunning view of the forest covered slopes and the iced peaks and an introduction to the wildlife of the region. A 6-7 day hike through the "Central Circuit Trail" should not be missed.
Ruwenzori Mountains National Park of Uganda is a storehouse of a remarkable range of afro-alpine vegetation, comprising huge lobelias and groundsels which are the specialty of Ruwenzori, and a number of wildlife species which include chimpanzees, elephants, Bushbuck, Forest Hog, Hyrax and leopards. A number of unique the national park homes a large variety of bird speciaes like Rwenzori Touraco, Francolin, Olive Pigeon and Whitenecked Raven.
The Ruwenzori National Park Uganda experiences heavy rainfall almost throughout the year. The best time to visit the place is in July or August or from December to February which are the driest months. A natural and wildlife reserve, the Ruwenzori National Park is an adventure worth experiencing.
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