Mount Muhavura
Mount Muhavura rises in the Virunga chain on Uganda's southwestern border, offering a full-day hike through bamboo and moorland to a summit crater lake.
Read more ↓About this place
Overview and significance
Mount Muhabura, also known as Mount Muhavura, is an inactive volcano in the Virunga Mountains on the Rwanda-Uganda border. At 4,127 metres (13,540 ft), Muhabura is the third highest of the eight major mountains of the mountain range, which is part of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Its summit contains a small crater lake. The limited evidence for this volcano suggests that it last erupted some time in the Holocene, but the exact date is not known. The Smithsonian Institution states that a small parasitic crater near Muhabura had been active "recently" without mentioning a date.
History and heritage
The place sits within the wider cultural and geographic setting of Uganda. For heritage detail, rely on recognised guides, museums or documented local sources rather than unverified claims.
Features and attractions
Among its defining features, the limited evidence for this volcano suggests that it last erupted some time in the Holocene, but the exact date is not known.
Activities and experiences
Experiences depend on season, access and available guides. Sightseeing, photography and locally organised activities are typical starting points; confirm availability before travel.
Visitor information
Check current access, fees, transport, safety and opening arrangements with the official operator or a trusted local source. Conditions can change with weather and management decisions.
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.