Mountain hiking gears for Uganda and Rwanda
Mountain hiking is an activity of walking up the mountain starting from the base and then ending at the highest peak .
Uganda and Rwanda are hikers paradise because of many mountains in the countries .
While on a hike tourists will encounter diverse wildlife species such as chimpanzees, golden monkeys , birds and diverse cultures and traditions where tourists interact with local people and as well will have a glimpse of nature .
Best places for mountain hiking in Uganda and Rwanda
Mounatin Rwenzori
Mount Rwenzori is also known as the mountains of the moon . Hiking at mountain Rwenzori is a very exciting activity as tourists hike through the beautiful Alphonse vegetation.
Tourists are able to spot the natural beauty of the area in terms of spotting various wildlife species like animals such as African forest elephants, chimpanzee, L’hoest’s monkey , Rwenzori black fronted and red duikers .
As tourists proceed at the highest peaks they will have chance to spot the spectacular snow capped peaks .
Some of the Peaks encountered are mount Stanley , mount Speke , mount Baker , mount Emin , Mount Gessi , Mount Luigi di savoia
The best hiking route is a hike to mount Baker which takes about 8 days and another extended hike is to mount Stanley which takes about 10-12 days.
Mount Muhavura
Mount Muhavura is found at the south end at the border of Uganda and Rwanda .
Mount Muhavura is the 3rd highest of all the eight Virunga mountains.
Hiking mountain Muhavura is an unforgettable experience and starts in the morning.
Hikers can reach at the highest peak of the mountain within 7 hours . Mountain hikers will be able to visit the crater lake at the peak , river at the base of the mountain among others.
Hiking the mountain requires more physical fitness from the first hut at 3117m and the second hut at 3860m.
Mountain Gahinga
Mountain Gahinga is found between mountain Muhavura and Mount Sabyinyo .
Mount Gahinga offers amazing hikes and it’s the simplest to hike . The mountain can be hikes in 5 to 8 hours as tourists encounter Afro montane and bamboo vegetation along side the magnificent mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
Mountain hiking gears for Uganda and Rwanda
Hiking boots
A compass
A map
A first aid kit
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Sunglasses
Hiking backpack
A raincoat
Garden gloves
Water proof jacket
Camera
A Pair of binoculars
Trekking poles
Snacks
Best time for mountain hiking
The best time to hike is the dry season in the months of June to September and December to February. This is because rainfall is little and it is easier to move through the trails.
Remarkably , Mountain hiking is a wonder that takes hikers to the best spot of viewing nature.
