This untamed beauty is found on the edges of Mountain Rwenzori National Park east of the Democratic Republic of Congo it was gazette in 1941 located between Bundibugyo District and Ntoroko District in the western part of Uganda.
This forest reserve is covered by grassland and bushlands, a home to different mammal species, bird species and many numerous butterflies call it their place of safety while at this reserve guests are granted with numerous activities.
This travel guide is to clearly explain more information concerning the hiking experience as analyzed below.
The hiking Expectation at North Rwenzori Forest Reserve
This adventure always lasts for about 6 to 8 hours crossing from the trading center of Kazinga which is 13 kilometers from Fort Portal to Bundibugyo via the northern sides of Rwenzori Mountain National Park following the Bwamba Pass.
There are several choices of routes to pass by during the hike by hiking across or through ascending through the farmland and grassland, Afro-Montane Forest and Bamboo Forest to the medial ridge before descending to Bundibugyo.
During the hike there are high chances of spotting a variety of monkey species namely the red-tailed monkey, white and black monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboon monkeys including the Angola colobus among others.
Most people have abandoned the longer hikes of Rwenzori due to the high fees asked and they are now going in for the mini hike which the rates are relatively low hence making this activity popular.
The guided hikes are arranged through the Ruwenzori View Guest House or you can make alternatively arrangements directly with the Abanga -Rwenzori Mountaineering Association
The mini hike at the North Rwenzori costs US$ 90 per person inclusive of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)fee for any route that crosses the national park or US$25 for any routes that cross bypass it.
Hikers are advised to pack some of these essential items namely have enough drinking water, hiking shoes, sunscreen, hiking poles, hat, insect repellent to mention but a few.