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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Kampala to Mount Elgon National Park
Transfer from Kampala to Mount Elgon National Park
On this day you will depart Kampala and begin your journey to Mount Elgon National Park in eastern Uganda. Enjoy a scenic drive through Jinja, passing vast sugar plantations, local markets, and the beautiful landscapes of eastern Uganda. This journey is approximately 5–6 hours drive
Stop for lunch in Mbale before continuing to the foothills of Mount Elgon and your selected lodge. Upon arrival, check in and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing while enjoying the breathtaking views of the mountain and the surrounding countryside. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mount Elgon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Budadiri to Sasa River Camp
Budadiri to Sasa River Camp
Early in the morning, after breakfast, prepare for the day's hike by organizing your hiking gear and, if needed, hiring porters to assist with your luggage. Begin the trek towards Sasa River Camp, located at approximately 2,900 metres above sea level.
The trail takes you through beautiful montane vegetation before entering the bamboo forest as you approach Sasa River Camp. Enjoy the changing scenery and natural surroundings along the trail.
The hike covers approximately 8 km and takes about 8 hours, depending on the pace and trail conditions. Upon arrival at Sasa River Camp, settle in, enjoy dinner and spend the night at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Walk from Sasa River Camp to Mude Camp
Walk from Sasa River Camp to Mude Camp
After breakfast at Sasa River Camp, you shall hike for 4-5 hours through the bamboo to the starting zone of heath and moorlands reaching Mude camp at 3,500 meters above sea level. Have dinner and overnight. Along the trail views of the vegetation provide photo opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mude Cave Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Climbing from Mude Camp to Wagagai Peak
Climbing from Mude Camp to Wagagai Peak
After your breakfast, start hiking towards the summit of Wagagai peak, this trail may take 7-8 hours of hiking through heath and moorlands to the highest peak (4,321 meters above sea level). After reaching the summit, walk to the caldera with beautiful views of eastern Uganda and western Kenya. You will eat your lunch from the summit and after return back to Mude camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mude Cave Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mude camp back to Budadiri
Mude camp back to Budadiri
Today you will descend back to Budadiri tourism centre where you will return hired camping gears and then after lunch transfer to the nearby Sipi waterfalls in Kapchorwa district. Sipi waterfalls consist of three levels of natural waterfalls falling over a 95-meter rock cliff to create cool breeze around the area. The place is very beautiful being on the foothills of Mt Elgon, there are birds, monkeys and coffee plantations. Walking trails will enable you to access the waterfalls with your guide. Later
check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mount Elgon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer back to Entebbe
Transfer back to Entebbe
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin your return journey from Sipi Falls to Entebbe International Airport. Enjoy the scenic drive through Mbale, Jinja, and the surrounding countryside as you travel back to central Uganda.
You may stop in Jinja for lunch and a short break before continuing to Entebbe. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be dropped off in time for your departure flight, marking the end of your memorable journey through eastern Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
