Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
The Rwenzori mountains
Location of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Location	Kasese District, Uganda
Nearest city	Kasese
Coordinates	00°22′N 29°57′E / 0.367°N 29.950°E / 0.367; 29.950
Area	998 km2 (385 sq mi)
Established	1991
Governing body	Ugandan Wildlife Authority
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Natural
Criteria	vii, x
Designated	1994 (18th session)
Reference no.	684
Region	Africa
Endangered	1999–2004
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Rwenzori Mountains Ramsar Site
Designated	May 13, 2009 [1]

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.