Mount Muhabura
Mount Muhabura: Situated in the virunga mountain range, Mount Muhabura is a dormant volcano that marks the border between Rwanda and Uganda. It crosses across into the national parks of Mgahinga in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. At 4,127 meters above sea level, Mount Muhabura is the third highest peak in the eight mountains of the Virunga Mountains Range, the western branch of the Albertine Rift, and the second highest peak in Rwanda, after Karisimbi Mountain. The name Muhabura, which translates to “the guide” in Kinyarwanda, means “the guide.”
In the Virunga Mountains, on the boundary between Rwanda and Uganda, sits an extinct volcano called Mount Muhabura, also referred to as Mount Muhavura.
Elevation: 4,127 m
Prominence: 1,530 m
Mountain range: Virunga Mountains
Parent range: Virunga Mountains
Listing: Ultra-prominent peak
Fantastic views of the twin lakes and other mountains can be seen from the summit of the peak. Near the peak lies a crater lake, and the vegetation is often drier than in other parts of the national park of volcanoes. Giant heather grows abundantly on the slopes of the volcano.
Climbing Mount Muhabura is challenging in certain ways; the steep slopes call for extra strength and good health. The hike begins at 7:00 am from the volcanoes national park headquarters in Kinigi and will take a full day. On the day of the climb, climbing permits can be obtained at the headquarters, where porters can be hired for the journey.