Rwenzori Mountains National Park
| Rwenzori Mountains National Park | |
|---|---|
The Rwenzori mountains | |
| Location | Kasese District, Uganda |
| Nearest city | Kasese |
| Coordinates | 00°22′N 29°57′E / 0.367°N 29.950°E |
| Area | 998 km2 (385 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Ugandan Wildlife Authority |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1994 (18th session) |
| Reference no. | 684 |
| Region | Africa |
| Endangered | 1999–2004 |
| Official name | Rwenzori Mountains Ramsar Site |
| Designated | May 13, 2009 |
Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a Ugandan national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Rwenzori Mountains. Almost 1,000 km2 (386 sq mi) in size, the park has Africa's third highest mountain peak and many waterfalls, lakes, and glaciers. The park is known for its beautiful plant life.