Ruboni Community camp is your ultimate accommodation in this destination. Starting from accommodation at Rwenzori Mountains through the landscapes wonders to the culture and friendly people in a unique lifestyle are some of the many reasons why Rwenzori is still the most unique off the beaten path destination everyone yearns to visit.

As many people think Rwenzori is only about trekking high mountains. We are here to open a new perspective about this beautiful landscape and culture loaded area. We know you may be planning to visit Rwenzori but may be lacking sufficient reasons to do so. Here I provide you an answer beyond your expectation.

A snapshot about Rwenzori mountains

Rwenzori Mountains holds snow at the equator. It is the third highest mountain on the African continent. Not holding permanent snow at the equator is the most unique factor about Rwenzori, but Rwenzori is the highest block mountain on the African continent. this is why it offers the most beautiful and challenging trek in Africa. Yes, you heard it right, the most challenging trek.

Rwenzori mountains trek ranks high on the global mountains list. Only that just a handful of trekkers have had a chance to climb it. This is why it is least known and therefore still lies off the beaten path. It is a range of mountains with the highest at 5109 m above sea level on margarita peak or mount Stanley that lies between the Uganda and Congo border.

There is more about Rwenzori that you may not know yet. Rwenzori is one of the three world heritage sites in Uganda, since 1994. Rwenzori is also one of the Ramsar sites of Uganda since 1998

What the detailed Rwenzori experience can entiles?

Rwenzori trekking alone takes 1-7 days depending on how high one plans to climb. this can be on multiple trails. People who want to trek up to Margarita take seven days while those willing to take a nature walk to Nyabithaba take one day. Other shorter trails include, three days Mahoma trek, five days Bukurungu loop, fine days trek to Weiseman peak and many others that can be crafted on the different trails

A full Rwenzori experience includes visiting the communities, exploring the lower slopes and trekking up to the high peaks. The high peaks can be accessed through different trails which include the Kilembe southern trail, Ibanda central circuit trail and the Bukurungu northern trail.

Because many people don’t find that much time and budget to scale the peaks, it is ideal to visit the communities and or lower slopes, as this gives a more detailed experience of the Rwenzoris. The beautiful landscapes, the cultures and the people lie in these lower areas. It will take one a minimum of one day to take this option, yet offer a great deal of experience in the stories, village tours, foods, handicrafts purchase and the natural heritage.

How accommodation at Rwenzori Mountains enriches every Ugandan trip?

Just staying in the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains will spice every trip or trek. Ruboni community has tailored the perfect accommodation for both trekkers and non trekkers. The trekkers love it because it is on the trail head (just 500m before the park gate). The non trekkers love it because in its mountain views, it gives them the best feel of the mountains.

Actually, non trekkers see more of the mountains than the trekkers themselves. The accommodation offers beautiful mountain views, an opportunity to mix with the locals, tasting local foods and exploring the unique cultures of the Bakonzo people in the dances, beer parties, community projects and the wonderful climate.

The view of the portal peaks while seating at the lodge is enormous. Other mountain experience opportunities while one stays at Ruboni community camp include;

• Taking the hill trek: this trek goes up to 2300 m above seas level, it can be taken either as a day experience (3-4 hours) or as an overnight trek. Either way, the mountains are line a stone-throw away. It is beautiful to see the great river oozing out of the mountains as they flow from the portal peaks at a distance.
• Taking the forest trek: it is a walk in the natural forest next to Rwenzori mountains national park. The trek involves slight climbing. It is an opportunity to experience local wildlife of Rwenzori Mountains. You will be looking for chameleons, birds, a rich plant life, insects, the fresh rivers and an abundance of plant and tree life. During the trek you witness the farm and crop gardens of the locals as they do their daily activities on the farm.
• Participating in the tree planting experience: the community is working hard to restore forests on the degraded hill tops. If you participate in this activity, you take two benefits; contributing ot the environment and taking the beautiful mountain views during the activity. This activity requires you to spend the day with the locals, giving you an opportunity to learn the different ways of the local life in the mountains.
• The various village tours: through the village tours, you walk on the hills and in the valleys visiting peoples homes and other livelihoods such as farms, schools, churches, cultural centers, local markets and trading centres. This is a beautiful way to meet the people in their daily outfit. You will also listen to stories about the nature, culture and landscapes.

During your stay at Ruboni community camp. You will definitely love the views of the blue portal peaks and the foothills dotted with farms and homesteads of the Bakonzo people.

Rwenzori is much about the culture too. During your stay at Ruboni community camp. You will immerse in the local culture through the tourist that visit local homes, attending cultural events, participating in crafts making, drumming and cooking lessons with the locals.

The best accommodation at Rwenzori mountains National park

Starting from accommodation and Rwenzori Mountains through the landscapes, the culture and friendly people in a unique lifestyle are one of the many reasons why Rwenzori is still the most unique off the beaten path destination everyone yearns to visit.

As many people think Rwenzori is only about trekking high mountains. We are here to open a new perspective about this beautiful landscape and culture loaded area. We know you may be planning to visit Rwenzori but may be lacking sufficient reasons to do so. This article will provide you an answer beyond your expectation.

Why would people think Rwenzori is only about climbing?

Rwenzori Mountains holds snow at the equator. It is the third highest mountain on the African continent. Not holding permanent snow at the equator is the most unique factor about Rwenzori, but Rwenzori is the highest block mountain on the African continent. this is why it offers the most beautiful and challenging trek in Africa. Yes, you heard it right, the most challenging trek.

Rwenzori mountains trek ranks high on the global mountains list. Only that just a handful of trekkers have had a chance to climb it. This is why it is least known and therefore still lies off the beaten path. It is a range of mountains with the highest at 5109 m above sea level on margarita peak or mount Stanley that lies between the Uganda and Congo border.

There is more about Rwenzori that you may not know yet. Rwenzori is one of the three world heritage sites in Uganda, since 1994. Rwenzori is also one of the Ramsar sites of Uganda since 1998

What the detailed Rwenzori experience can entile?

Rwenzori trekking alone takes 1-7 days depending on how high one plans to climb. this can be on multiple trails. People who want to trek up to Margarita take seven days while those willing to take a nature walk to Nyabithaba take one day. Other shorter trails include, three days mahoma trek, five days Bukurungu loop, fine days trek to Wisemann peak and many others that can be crafted on the different trails

A full Rwenzori experience includes visiting the communities, exploring the lower slopes and trekking up to the high peaks. The high peaks can be accessed through different trails which include the Kilembe southern trail, Ibanda central circuit trail and the Bukurungu northern trail.

Because many people don’t find that much time and budget to scale the peaks, it is ideal to visit the communities and or lower slopes, as this gives a more detailed experience of the Rwenzoris. The beautiful landscapes, the cultures and the people lie in these lower areas. It will take one a minimum of one day to take this option, yet offer a great deal of experience in the stories, village tours, foods, handicrafts purchase and the natural heritage.

How accommodation at Rwenzori Mountains enriches every Ugandan trip?

Just staying in the foothills of Rwenzori Mountains will spice every trip or trek. Ruboni community has tailored the perfect accommodation for both trekkers and non trekkers. The trekkers love it because it is on the trail head (just 500m before the park gate). The non trekkers love it because in its mountain views, it gives them the best feel of the mountains.

Actually, non trekkers see more of the mountains than the trekkers themselves. The accommodation offers beautiful mountain views, an opportunity to mix with the locals, tasting local foods and exploring the unique cultures of the Bakonzo people in the dances, beer parties, community projects and the wonderful climate.

The view of the portal peaks while seating at the lodge is enormous. Other mountain experience opportunities while one stays at Ruboni community camp include;

• Taking the hill trek: this trek goes up to 2300m. above seas level, it can be taken either as a day experience (3-4 hours) or as an overnight trek. Either way, the mountains are line a stone-throw away. It is beautiful to see the great river oozing out of the mountains as they flow from the portal peaks at a distance.
• Taking the forest trek: it is a walk in the natural forest next to Rwenzori mountains national park. The trek involves slight climbing. It is an opportunity to experience local wildlife of Rwenzori Mountains. You will be looking for chameleons, birds, a rich plant life, insects, the fresh rivers and an abundance of plant and tree life. During the trek you witness the farm and crop gardens of the locals as they do their daily activities on the farm.
• Participating in the tree planting experience: the community is working hard to restore forests on the degraded hill tops. If you participate in this activity, you take two benefits; contributing to the environment and taking the beautiful mountain views during the activity. This activity requires you to spend the day with the locals, giving you an opportunity to learn the different ways of the local life in the mountains.
• The various village tours: through the village tours, you walk on the hills and in the valleys visiting peoples homes and other livelihoods such as farms, schools, churches, cultural centers, local markets and trading centers. This is a beautiful way to meet the people in their daily outfit. You will also listen to stories about the nature, culture and landscapes.

During your stay at Ruboni community camp. You will definitely love the views of the blue portal peaks and the foothills dotted with farms and homesteads of the Bakonzo people.

one more reason to stay at Ruboni community camp is, if you stay here, you get discounts at the sister lodge near Queen Elizabeth national park; The elephant Home. This gives an advantage to guests who want to visit Rwenzori and Queen Elizabeth national park on the same trip. If you want this discount, just mention this when you contact the elephant home and a discount will be instantly granted.

Rwenzori is much about the culture too. During your stay at Ruboni community camp. You will immerse in the local culture through the tours that visit local homes, attending cultural events, participating in crafts making, drumming and cooking lessons with the locals.