Rwenzori Peaks and Massifs: Stanley, Speke, Baker, Emin, Gessi and Luigi di Savoia
Six massifs make up the Rwenzori range, each with named summits.
The Rwenzori Mountains form six main massifs: Stanley, Speke, Baker, Emin, Gessi and Luigi di Savoia. The highest is Mount Stanley, whose Margherita Peak reaches 5,109 metres and is Uganda's highest point. Most of the range is glaciated or boggy, and only a few peaks can be climbed without technical skills.
Most visitors trek the Central Circuit rather than the summits. See Rwenzori Mountains National Park and the tallest mountain in Uganda.
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At a glance
- Massifs: Six
- Highest peak: Margherita, 5,109 m
- Park: Rwenzori Mountains
- Common trek: Central Circuit
The Six Massifs and Their Highest Peaks
| Massif | Highest peak | Approximate height |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanley | Margherita Peak | 5,109 m |
| Mount Speke | Vittorio Emanuele | 4,890 m |
| Mount Baker | Edward Peak | 4,843 m |
| Mount Emin | Umberto Peak | 4,798 m |
| Mount Gessi | Iolanda Peak | 4,715 m |
| Mount Luigi di Savoia | Sella Peak | 4,627 m |
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