The 120km Rwenzori chain is regarded to be the legendary
snow-capped Mountains of the Moon, described by Ptolemy in
AD150. Reaching an elevation of 5,109m, it is also Africa's tallest
mountain range, exceeded in altitude only by the free-standing
Mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro.

The distinctive glacial peaks are visible for miles around, but the
slopes above 1,600m are the preserve of trekkers, who rate the
Rwenzoris to be the most challenging of all African mountains.

A variety of large mammals inhabit the lower slopes, but the
Rwenzoris are notable more for their majestic scenery and varied vegetation. The trails lead through rainforest, then tall bamboo
forest, before emerging on the high-altitude moorland zone,
a landscape of bizarre giant lobelias, towered over by black
rock and white snow.

Rwenzori Travellers Inn makes for an excellent basecamp
for your trekking preperations in the range.