5 Day Mount Elgon Hiking Safari

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Mount Elgon is the 7th highest mountain in Africa at 4,321m and the summit is readily accessible for climbers with limited experience. Found in the Eastern part of Uganda with the Kenya border, Mt Elgon is an extinct Volcano with the largest surface area in the world, 50km x 80km with the Wagagai Peak at 4321m ASL.

The park contains varied peculiar attractions of montane forests, bamboo, giant Lobelia, brilliant species of flowers, birds, bushbuck, antelope, wild cat, rock hyrax, hyena, caves, craters, gorges, the magnificent Sipi falls and many more.

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All about the 5 Day Mount Elgon Hiking Safari.

Mount Elgon is the 7th highest mountain in Africa at 4,321m and the summit is readily accessible for climbers with limited experience. Found in the Eastern part of Uganda with the Kenya border, Mt Elgon is an extinct Volcano with the largest surface area in the world, 50km x 80km with the Wagagai Peak at 4321m ASL.

The park contains varied peculiar attractions of montane forests, bamboo, giant Lobelia, brilliant species of flowers, birds, bushbuck, antelope, wild cat, rock hyrax, hyena, caves, craters, gorges, the magnificent Sipi falls and many more.

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  1. Day1 Kampala - Budadiri to Sasa Camp 2900m

    We will pick you up at your hotel for the journey to Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, a 5-hour journey past the Mabira Forest onward to Mbale town and Budadiri. The simplest and fastest, way up the mountain is the Sasa trail leaving from Budadiri. In the morning you reach Budadiri at 1250m, nearby Mbale town, at the gate of the Mount Elgon National Park. After arranging the guide and porters, with food and camping gear.

    Mount Elgon cave Uganda the first morning’s climb is steep and quick. This involves the “wall of death” – so named for the frayed local ropes that, in previous years, was the only way to climb it. Fortunately, the UWA installed sturdy staircases up the cliff face several years ago, so porters can almost run up the mountain and you’ll feel the name is no longer deserved. Above this, it is a straight, steep path through the rainforest and the bamboo zone to the lunar landscape above. You walk to Sasa River Camp 2900m for the dinner and overnight. The distance is about 8km and takes average 7 to 8 hours, 1700m walk.

  2. Day 2 We move from Sasa camp to Mude Camp - 3500m

    After breakfast at the camping site, proceed through the forest to the summit base camp – Mude Cave Campsite for dinner and overnight. It’s about 4 to 5 hours, 600m elevation. However, if you have limited time, work with a tight budget, and have fit, you can trek straight up to Mude, rest the night and strike out for the summit, Wagagai, the following morning. Regardless, it is best to reach the summit in the morning, owing to cloud cover after midday.

  3. Day 3 From Mude Camp to Wagagai Peak 4321m then return to Mude

    After breakfast, you walk through the moorland zone up to the main peak, Wagagai, and return to the Mude campsite for dinner and overnight. It may take 8 to 9 hours of elevation – 820m. Descending, you have the choice to return by the Sasa Trail or head onwards across the caldera.

  4. Day 4 From Mude Camp back to Budadiri

    After breakfast descend to Budadiri and back to Mbale.

  5. Day 5 Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe airport

    Breakfast and then off for Jinja where we go to the source of the Nile River Park and see where the White Nile and Lake Victoria merge. Lunch at the Sunset Hotel overlooking the Nile River.
    In the afternoon, we drive back to your Hotel in Kampala, or head to airport for return flight

Hotels, Tea Houses and Lodges

Moderate Accommodation
Moderate Hotels or Accommodations are majorly standard lodges/hotels which you can group into 3-star hotels. They have self-contained rooms, with hot running water on a daily basis. The food served is made by excellent and experienced Chefs. The Lodges cater to all dietary requirements, meaning if you are vegetarian, be rest assured that you will have lunch and dinner. All the moderate hotels in this itinerary are boutique hotels which means that we ensure the tranquility and relaxation that one needs after their trip.

Luxury Accommodation
An experience that is richer than your need is luxury. But this time it might be in the wild.
Luxury accommodations are the hotels or lodges which have five or four star ratings.
Among the luxury accommodations in Uganda is Chobe safari lodge which recently hosted the world’s famous figure, Kim and Kanye West.

Budget Accommodation
Budget Hotels, lodges or accommodations provide minimum amenities and services for a lower price than a regular hotel in the area. they provide clean rooms that are safe and meet the basic needs of a guest. Extra amenities may be available, but for an extra cost.

Budget prices vary depending on the season, destination, the amenities, the quality and the level of service. In general, a hotel that is less than 50 euros is considered a budget hotel. However, most budget hotels have rooms below this price. Most budget hotels fall into the category of 1 – 2 Star Hotels, therefore they provide the respective quality of services and facilities

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Mude Cave Campsite

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