Mount Moroto

Mount Moroto reaches an elevation of 3,083 meters, forming part of a chain of volcanoes along Uganda's border with Kenya in the Great Rift Valley.

The mountain received its name 'Moru To' from Ethiopian tribes during their migration, as it appeared as the western mountain from their perspective.

The Tepeth people maintain their traditional way of life on the mountain slopes, managing cattle herds and establishing kraals across multiple ridges.

The three-day trek spans 26 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,820 meters, requiring participants to bring water bottles, outdoor clothing, and appropriate hiking gear.

Natural springs on Mount Moroto's slopes form rivers that support World Food Program initiatives teaching local communities water harvesting techniques for agriculture.

Location: Moroto District

Elevation above the sea: 3,083 m

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 2.52500,34.77250

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:13