6 Days mount Elgon hiking Uganda safari to the top of Wagagai summit peak. Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcanoes situated east of Uganda, Mbale district. E lgon mountain climbing is challenging with beautiful views and is also home to number of wildlife including forest monkeys and small antelope and bird life.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala – Mbale
Pick up from your hotel by our company guide or driver, transfer to the east of Mountain Elgon via Jinja and Mbale towns. Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcanoes situated east of Uganda, Mbale district. Dinner & overnight in Mdale at
Day 2: From Budadiri to Sasa Camp (2.900m)
Start off with breakfast very early morning at your hotel then head to the mount Elgon starting trail head in Budadiri (1250 m), nearby Mbale town, at the gate of the Mount Elgon National Park. After arranging the guide and porters, with food and camping gear, you start walking to Sasa River Camp (2.900 m) for the dinner and overnight. The distance is about 8 km. and takes average 7 to 8 hours walk. Altitude in a day: 1.700m.
Day 3: From Sasa camp to Mude Camp (3.500m)
After breakfast at the camping site, proceed through the forest to Mude Cave Campsite for dinner and overnight. It will take you 4 to 5 hours walk to reach the campsite. Altitude of the day: 600m.
Day 4: From Mude Camp to Wagagayi Peak (4321 m) and 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. The distance is 8 to 9 hours walk Altitude of the day: 820m.
Day 5: From Mude Camp back to Budadiri
After breakfast descend to Budadiri and transfer to Sipi Falls. Overnight at Lacam Lodge.
Day 6: Return Trip to Kampala
Transfer back to kampala.
End of Uganda Hiking Safari
