This 4 Days Mt Elgon Hiking Tour takes you on a remarkable hiking experience as you explore Mount Elgon which is located in the eastern part of Uganda. Mount Elgon is a volcanic mountain with the largest caldera in the world. Get a chance to view a variety of vegetation as well as bird species as you hike through the different levels and trails on the mountain.
Highlights for 4 Days Mt Elgon Hiking Tour.
Day 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and Transfer to Mbale
Day 2: Forest discovery at Kapkwai Trail
Day 3: Sasa Trail
Day 4: Return to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary for 4 Days Mt Elgon Hiking Tour.
Day 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and Transfer to Mbale
Leave Kampala for Mount Elgon with your driver guide after a briefing. Mount Elgon is situated in Eastern Uganda on the Ugandan and Kenyan border. The Mountain covers the biggest surface areas of all the extinct volcanoes in the whole world. Mt Elgon is gifted with the most magnificent waterfalls, eye-catching caves, cliffs and gorges in the entire country. Have a stopover in Mbale for lunch. Upon arrival you will take a walk to and around the Sipi falls which are regarded as Uganda’s romantic falls. Return, have diner and overnight your lodge.
Day 2: Forest discovery at Kapkwai Trail
Be up so early in the morning, after breakfast; leave the lodge with packed lunch as you embark on touring the forest. Visit Kapkwai at the exploration centre and there you could decide to go through the Mountain Bamboo trail which is 7km long, so take a loop through as you will be able to visit the gorge and its southern edge and also the gentle river, it is truly a great experience. Return back later and have Dinner and Overnight at your camp.
Day 3: Sasa Trail
After breakfast, proceed for a whole day of hiking through the Sasa trail, here you will be able to clearly see the moorland as well as the amazing landscapes from a higher altitude. Enjoy your packed lunch and return back for dinner and overnight at your camp.
Day 4: Return to Kampala
Start your day with a delicious breakfast as you get ready to set off for Kampala. On your way, you will have a stopover in Jinja town and head to different attractions around such as Itanda falls, Bujagali falls, the source of the Nile, Masese fish landing site, Jinja Sailing club among others. Also have your lunch there and continue to Kampala reaching late evening.
Quotation Includes:
- Airport Pick up and drop off in Kampala/Entebbe
- Hiking Permits
- 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
- Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
- All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the hotel
- Bottled drinking water while on safari.
Not included:
- Air tickets.
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
