Pick up at 06:30hours and proceed to eastern Uganda. Mt. Elgon is located near Mbale on the east border with Kenya. Mbale lies 3-4 hours from Kampala along a good tarmac road. The trailhead at Budadiri, 20km from Mbale is accessible by public transport. Mt. Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Although the mountain straddles the Kenyan border, its loftiest peak, Wagagai, lies within Uganda and is best ascended from the Ugandan side.
Elgon is an important watershed, and its slopes support a rich variety of altitudinal vegetation zones ranging from montane forest to high open moreland studded with the other-worldly giant lobelia and groundsel plants.
Spectacular scenery is the main attraction for hikers on this oft-neglected undemanding mountain, but there is also a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo. A checklist topping 300 birds includes many species not recorded elsewhere in Uganda.
Proceed to Budadiri and prepare for the climb: Camping at Bunamasifu (1250m). Lunch and dinner
Day Two:
Steep and rugged climb of Sasa Route ; Camping at Sasa River Camp (2900m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day Three:
Walk up to Jackson’s Pool or Jackson’s Summit or Wagagai: Camping at Mudda Cave Camp (3500m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Four:
Walk across the crater Camping at Hunter´s Cave Camp (3600m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Five:
Walk to Piswa Camp: Camping at Piswa Camp (2850m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day Six:
Descend to Kapkwata and onwards to Kampala via Sipi Falls. Breakfast and lunch.
Tour Price:
| Tariff per Person |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
SRS |
| Lodge |
USD840 |
USD770 |
USD735 |
USD715 |
USD75 |
Price includes:
Ground transportation, all park fees, Guides, 2(two) porters person, meals, kitchen camping equipment.
Price excludes:
All beverages, any activity or accommodation or meal NOT mentioned in the itinerary, tents and sleeping bags, extra porters, if required, tips souvenirs and items of a personal nature.
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Prices are subject to change based upon accommodation availability, your tour alterations and other parameters until time of full and final confirmation.
