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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1991, covering 996 km² (385 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 996 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KHX · 127 km
Nearest airports to Rwenzori Mountains National Park
- 1 KHX127 kmstraight line
- 2 BUX133 kmstraight line
- 3 GOM243 kmstraight line
Bunia, DR CongoMore about Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 996 km² (99,600 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Uganda (9.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The closest airport is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 127 km away — around 2 h 45 min by car; alternatively Bunia Airport (BUX, 133 km). Other national parks within reach include Kibale National Park (776 km²), Semuliki National Park (220 km²), Queen Elizabeth National Park (1,978 km²) and Kyambura Game Reserve (156 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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