Summary:
- Bashir mentioned that among the considerations is the installation of a permanent ladder at a strategic point on the right side of the Margherita glacier.
NEWS: Uganda Wildlife Authority has temporarily suspended hiking activities to the Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Kasese District.
This suspension, as detailed in a statement by Bashir Hangi, the Manager of Communication and Public Relations at Uganda Wildlife Authority, comes as a precautionary measure following a thorough assessment by the organization.
This assessment was prompted by reports of a crevasse formation in the Margherita glacier.
Bashir mentioned that among the considerations is the installation of a permanent ladder at a strategic point on the right side of the Margherita glacier.
This measure aims to ensure the safety of hikers by providing them with a secure passage to the Margherita Peak.
In the interim, Bashir encouraged Visitors to explore the other stunning peaks that grace the landscape of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
