Volunteer in Uganda, mountain conservation project - Quest Overseas

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rwenzori mountains, uganda

Known as the Mountains of the Moon due to their extremely steep and rugged terrain. The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and includes Africa's third highest peak, Mount Stanley at 5,109 m. The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather. This is your chance to help conserve this fragile and endangered wilderness.
uganda mountains - summer

conservation

mountains of the moon rwenzori trekking sevices

The Rwenzori are well known for their unusual flora, which includes many species endemic to the Albertine Rift in the higher-altitude zones. Most significant are the giant heathers, groundsels, ericas and lobelias of the tree heath and alpine zones. While in the shadow of these mountains your time will be spent on different conservation projects including the construction of board walks and paths, the building of an educational facility and lodges specially designed to prevent further destruction of this unique environment.

where: Rwenzori mountains National Park, Uganda

what: Building accomodation, constructing board walks, environmental surveys

how long: 5 weeks

Did you know?

It protects five distinct vegetation zones, several endangered species and a very unusual cloud forest flora, which includes giant heathers, groundsels and lobelias, characterized as 'Africa's botanic big game'.
uganda mountains - summer

summit time

ever been to the top of a mountain?

Having worked in the shadows of these monstrous peaks and lived in their caves it seems silly not to conquer at least one of them! All of your hard work is rewarded by a 5-day trek up through the valleys and past the lakes to the Mutinda Lookout at 3795m.

where: Mutinda Loop, Rwenzori Mountains National Park

what: Trekking

how long: 5 days
Uganda conservation

in a nutshell

Protect the African wilderness

This Project gives you a fascinating insight and a chance to protect a unique ecosystem. You will be getting stuck into eco-construction work, getting involved in conservation surveys, and above all getting muddy! Get to know this beautiful area with a challenging and rewarding five-day trek.

where: Uganda

when: mid July (5 weeks)

how much: £1,050 plus project donation of £850

where does the money go?

click here to download a trip factsheet

Did you know?

Uganda has close to 50 species of endemic flora and fauna, not found beyond its borders.

frequently asked questions

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