The Uganda Wildlife Authority, together with the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, is now aiming towards promoting mountaineering in four mountains in the country, including mountains such as Muhabura, Elgon, Moroto and Rwenzori, the Minister of Uganda said in a statement. State tourist while addressing journalists in Mihunga park in Kasese district.
This came as a result of the Minister’s tour to the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Minister noted that Uganda has a hot cake including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, also noting that Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls are a major tourist experience in Uganda where I eat and a combination of and They have become one of the best attractions in the country. However, less attention has been channeled.
Mr. Rukundo is reportedly the first minister to climb Mount Rwenzori to Nyabitaba Camp, which is 2,650 meters above sea level and 7.5 km from the Mihunga Nyakalengijo Bugoye Gate in Kasese. The minister promised to start the construction of the bridges and stairs in order to achieve easy access to the places that will be visited by tourists. In addition to this, he warned the Uganda Wildlife Authority and tour companies to employ tour guides who know the area well and said that good cabins and facilities such as warm water should be set up to enhance the stay of visitors. The responsibility for the supply of Mountaineering equipment remains a total obligation of the administrators of the four Mountain Parks mentioned above.
Five tourist routes will be opened in the Rwenzori National Park, of which 3 will open soon and another 2 later. The routes will include; Kazingo in Kabarole district, Kilembe in Kasese district and others will include; Kitholhu towards Margherita Peak and kyahumba-Rwagimba leading to Bundibugyo.
Plans are underway to develop weekend packages for residents and expats visiting Rwenzori National Park, which sees around 1,000 visitors a year. The Park has 5 cabins with capacity for 75 visitors per night, of which only 55% can be reached in high season. There is potential to improve accommodation facilities, which will likely lead to a 100% bed occupancy level.