5-Day Mount Elgon Trekking Bushiyi Trail

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to mount elgon national park (bushiyi)

After breakfast in Kampala, set off on a scenic drive towards Mount Elgon National Park, passing through Jinja and Mbale while enjoying views of the lush countryside. Arrive in Mbale for lunch. After lunch, continue to Bushiyi village, the starting point of your adventure. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation and meet your trekking guide for a detailed briefing on the trail, safety guidelines, and what to expect in the coming days. Spend the rest of the evening preparing your gear, enjoying the serene surroundings, and unwinding with a hearty dinner before a well-deserved rest in anticipation of the trek ahead.

Main Destination:

Mbale (City)

Accommodation:

Sipi Valley Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Sipi Falls (Highlight)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from bushiyi to mude camp

After breakfast, begin your trek from Bushiyi at approximately 1,250m above sea level. Hike through lush farmlands, coffee plantations, and dense montane forest, encountering beautiful waterfalls along the way. Stop for lunch at a scenic resting point before continuing the ascent. As you ascend, the terrain gradually changes to bamboo forests and heath zones. Reach Mude Camp (3,500m), where you will set up for the night, have dinner, and rest under the stars.

Main Destination:

Mount Elgon

Accommodation:

Mude Cave Camp

• Budget located on Mt Elgon

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer from mude camp to wagagai peak and return to mude camp

After an early breakfast, start your ascent to Wagagai Peak, the highest point on Mount Elgon. The trail takes you through rocky landscapes, moorlands, and stunning caldera views. Upon reaching the summit, take in the breathtaking panoramic scenery before descending back to Mude Camp, stopping for lunch along the way. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Mude Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Elgon National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mude Cave Camp

• Budget located on Mt Elgon

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from mude camp to sasa river camp

After breakfast, descend through the scenic moorlands and bamboo forests, following the Sasa Trail towards Sasa River Camp (2,900m). Stop for lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing the trek. Enjoy sightings of unique bird species and occasional wildlife such as duikers and colobus monkeys. Set up camp, relax, and enjoy dinner as you reflect on the day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Elgon National Park

Accommodation:

Sasa River Camp

• Budget rest camp located inside Mount Elgon NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sasa river camp to bumasola & return kampala

After breakfast, continue your descent through lush forests and community farmlands towards Bumasola, where the trek concludes. Meet your transfer vehicle and proceed to Mbale for lunch. After lunch, embark on a scenic journey back to Kampala, arriving in the evening, marking the end of your adventure.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.