Ministry of Tourism launches implementation phase of Rwenzori ToT training to strengthen mountaineering standards.

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has commenced implementation of a

major capacity-building initiative targeting frontline tourism service providers operating

within Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

The Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, running from 20 th to 27 th February 2026, marks

the first phase of a broader project aimed at strengthening safety, professionalism, and service

excellence across the Rwenzori mountaineering value chain.

The project seeks to train 1,000 guides, cooks, rangers and porters across the Rwenzori

tourism value chain, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening human resource capacity,

enhancing visitor safety, and positioning the park as a professional and globally competitive

mountaineering destination.

The training is being conducted by Sentinel Outdoor Institute, an internationally recognised

outdoor training body, bringing global best practices and internationally aligned standards to

Uganda’s mountain tourism sector.

Rwenzori ToT Training Enters Implementation Phase as Tourism Ministry Strengthens

Mountaineering Standards. Twenty (20) carefully selected trainers are currently undergoing

intensive, practical, and internationally aligned instruction at the Uganda Wildlife Authority

(UWA) offices in Rwenzori.

Training of Trainers Phase Underway

This foundational cohort will serve as the technical backbone of the wider training rollout,

ensuring that global best practices are systematically cascaded throughout the mountain

tourism ecosystem.

Advanced, Internationally Benchmarked Curriculum

The ToTs are undertaking advanced modules designed to elevate operational safety and

leadership standards in high-altitude environments. The training covers:

• Advanced Wilderness First Aid and CPR

• Field Evacuation Criteria and Risk Management

• Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles

• Wilderness Emergency Response and Rescue Skills

• Outdoor Leadership and Group Management

• Patient Assessment, Documentation and Evacuation

• Improvised Rescue and Splinting Techniques

• Mountain Risk Anticipation and Prevention

Upon completion, the trainers will cascade these competencies to up to 1,000 frontline

personnel, significantly raising safety standards, service delivery, professionalism, and

overall visitor experience within the park.

Elevating Rwenzori’s Global Positioning

This intervention marks a critical milestone in strengthening safety systems and institutional

capacity within Uganda’s mountain tourism segment. By investing directly in frontline skills

and internationally recognized rescue standards, the Tourism Ministry is reinforcing

confidence among climbers, tour operators, and global travel markets.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance destination readiness and

competitiveness, ensuring that the Rwenzori continues to stand out as a premier high-altitude

adventure destination on the global stage.

Further updates will be shared as the training progresses and the cascade phase begins.