Ruwenzori Hunting Domain

The Ruwenzori Hunting Domain lies along the western foothills of the Ruwenzori Mountains, one of Africa's most iconic and biodiverse mountain systems. Located within the Albertine Rift, this protected landscape forms a critical transition zone between high-altitude montane ecosystems and the lowland forests and savannas of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Often referred to as the 'Mountains of the Moon', the Ruwenzori region is globally recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, dramatic relief, and hydrological importance. The domain plays a vital role in buffering and extending conservation beyond strict mountain reserves, supporting watershed protection for rivers feeding the Semliki and Nile systems, ecological connectivity across the Albertine Rift, and climate regulation through montane and cloud-forest ecosystems.