Rwenzori Mountains
Mountain & Alpine
Plants
Advanced
Uganda — Rwenzori Mountains
January to February
Overview
Trek through surreal Afroalpine bogs with giant heathers and moss-draped forests.
Equipment
- Waterproof everything
- Gaiters
- Altitude medicine
- Camera
Safety Notes
- Extremely wet — rain gear essential every day
- Muddy conditions make trekking strenuous
Identification Tips
1
Giant heathers grow to 6m at 3,000-4,000m elevation
2
Moss drapes everything above 2,500m
3
Rwenzori turaco found in montane forest zone
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Heather | common | 3,000-4,000m heath zone |
| Giant Groundsel | common | Afroalpine zone above 4,000m |
| Rwenzori Turaco | uncommon | Montane forest 2,000-3,000m |
| Three-horned Chameleon | uncommon | Moss-draped branches |