Climbing Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains in under 24 hours
The starting point was the gate at Nyakalengija, at an altitude of 1615 metres, while the highest summit of the seven mountains in the Rwenzoris, Margherita, is 5109 meters.
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Margherita Peak is the highest peak in the Rwenzori mountain range in Uganda, and the third highest peak in Africa.
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By Timothy Latim
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 00h00, two Uganda speed climbers started their attempt at the first 24-hour ascent and descent of Margherita Peak (5109 meters), a distance