The Rwenzori Mountains are, without a doubt, one of the most magical places on Earth.
The Rwenzori is awash with breathtaking views that have more often left travellers months agape in wonder. It is amazing how many of our hikers feel that this hike is the best Africa has to offer. In september 2023, we hosted travel bloggers who had so many amazing stories to share, key to note was this; “The Rwenzori Mountains are, without a doubt, one of the most magical places on Earth. We’ve hiked all over the world, from Kyrgyzstan to New Zealand to Pakistan, […]
A House – Notes from the Rwenzoris
There is a house in the south west part of Uganda. It’s just on the outskirts of a village called Kilembe. It’s a lodge more like, made of wood, and it sits at the base of a mountain. The way to get there might seem long at first. From Kampala, you take a bus across the country to the town of Kasese. It takes about eight hours with all the stops, but don’t worry, you’ll […]
“Thrilling Adventure: Three Kenyan Families and Five Young Climbers Conquer Margherita Peak!”
On Saturday 12th August 2023, three families from Kenya summited Margherita peak with five children, 4 aged 15years two of which were twins and the youngest “Tiki” who is 10 years old. Tiki has previously summited Batian Peak on Mt Kenya & managed Margherita with loads of energy and enthusiasm. RTS says thank you for the awesome time we had with you Karisia Walking Safaris and Afri organic Kenya.
For Uganda’s Vanishing Glaciers, Time Is Running Out
A trek through tropical forest, mud fields, and scree reveals the last remnants of the once-sprawling ice fields in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains. Their loss has profound implications for local communities, uniquely adapted species, and scientists studying the climate record. JOHN WENDLE Enock Bwambale stopped at the lip of the dying glacier, its blunted nose arcing steeply down to scoured rocks, then shouted up to his fellow guide Uziah Kule that the ice was too sheer […]
