Wildlife
Rwenzori forests are home to more 70 species of mammal, including six Albertine Rift endemics; four are endemic to the park and three are rare species. Other mammals include the elephant, chimpanzee, Rwenzori otter and leopard. Though wildlife is difficult to spot in the dense forest, do look out for primates such as colobus (Angola and black-and-white varieties are both present) and blue monkeys; small antelope such as bushbucks; and unusual reptiles such as the three-horned chameleon.
Vegetation
Rwenzori Mountains is known for its distinctive flora rather than its fauna. On the route to the peaks, hikers climb through a series of distinct altitudinal vegetation zones; montane forest, bamboo, tree heathers and afro-alpine. The latter, with its emblematic giant forms of Senecio (groundsel) and lobelia, is one of the world’s rarest botanical communities, being limited to East African Mountains above 3800m.
Our Approach
Fauna & Flora is wildlife conservation. We work closely with conservation partners in 5 districts of Uganda i.e. Kasese, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu, Kabarole countries to save nature, together. Our focus is on protecting and restoring habitats, saving species from extinction and developing sustainable livelihoods for those living closest to nature. Our Theory of Change: In order for wildlife to thrive over vast landscapes with open migratory routes, communities need to take the lead in managing natural resources and in realizing more benefits from those resources.
