Mount Wati

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Mount Wati is one of the highest mountains in West Nile. It is located in Terego District, near the border with Maracha. The peak of Mount Wati also known as Eti or Iti is referred to as Ortega Peak. The ranges next to it include Offude Hills near Tara Subcounty. Rebels used to hide on Mt. Wati and monitor advancing government soldiers. It is also reported to harbour big snakes that use lights for trapping prey at night. The elevation is approximately 1250 meters above sea level. Mt. Wati is a tourism gem in West Nile. At the foothills is Olewa Falls on River Enyau. It can take 4 hours round the mountain for the slowest climber.

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