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West · Snow on the equator
Rwenzori Mountains
The Mountains of the Moon rise out of Kasese district to glacier and snow at Margherita Peak, 5,109 m — the third-highest point in Africa.
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Why visit
- Margherita Peak at 5,109 m — permanent glaciers almost on the equator
- Giant lobelia and groundsel in the Afro-alpine zone
- A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994
Things to do
- Central Circuit trek — seven to nine days
- Kilembe route to Weismann Peak
- Day hikes from Nyakalengija for non-climbers
- Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese, each August
Know before you go
- Summiting Margherita needs basic glacier skills and a guide
- Altitude, not distance, is what turns people back
- Porters and guides are arranged through the local trekking associations
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