3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda
This is a 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda trip to the east of Uganda that will see you have a glance to mount Elgon for hiking. On this Uganda hiking trip, you can also choose to visit Sipi falls, community walks, etc. on your way you will be able to see a green environment including sugar plantation in Lugazi and the Mabira forest
These 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda takes you to Eastern Uganda where you will engage in mountain/hiking, visit Sipi falls, and the source of the Nile. The Uganda safari starts and ends in Kampala.
Mount Elgon is an amazing feature found in the east of Uganda and also shared with Kenya, it said to be the 4th highest East African Mountain standing at 4,321M high, and it’s an extinct volcano with the main activity of hiking. It is slightly tricky to climb to the top (Wagagai peak), and hence hikers are expected to be fit enough
The mountain has a number of trails which those hiking use to hike to the top. The mountain is also the home to the magnificent Sipi fall, gorges, hot springs, caves. Also, different animal species like; elephants, forest monkeys, small bird species. Remember that a complete circuit hiking/trekking takes around 4 to 5 days
The trip highlight of this 3 days Mount Elgon Safari
- Transfer from Kampala to Mbale
- Hiking of Mount Elgon
- Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed: 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda
Transfer to Sipi Falls in Mount Elgon National Park
Early in the morning after your breakfast at your hotel, our experienced guide driver will pick you up for transfer from Kampala to Mbale town and then to Sipi Falls in Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda. On your way you will pass by mabira forest and lugazi sugar plantations.
You will also have a stopover en route to Namawojollo well known for roasted road chicken and roasted plantain popularly known as Gonja. Other features to spot on your way include; tea plantations, Lake Victoria, River Nile, Owen falls dam and Jinja town
At Mabira forest you can make a stopover. Here you will get a chance to see different tree species and take some pictures. You will have lunch en route, and you will arrive mbale early afternoon.
Go to the Uganda Wildlife Authority offices in Mbale town for registration and later transfer to sipi falls for your accommodation. Here you will have time for relaxation while hearing the sounds of the falls, dinner and overnight stay here
Recommended Accommodation:
- Mount elgon hotel
- Mbale resort
- Sipi river lodge
Midrange
- Kayegi hotel
- Wash and wills country home mbale
Budget
- Masha hotel
- Noah’s ark hotel
- Wimpey hotel
- Mount elgon view hotel
Hiking Mount Elgon
Wake up early in the Morning and have breakfast. After breakfast, set out a packed lunch. Meet the park guides who will brief you and ready to guide through the trails on the mountains, there will also be porters that can help you carry your luggage just in case its heavy.
You will start with any trail such as kapkwai, kapkwata, or Budadiri Forest exploration Centre. During the hike, you will have great adventurous time. Later, return back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight
Recommended Accommodation:
- Mount elgon hotel
- Mbale resort
- Sipi river lodge
Midrange
- Kayegi hotel
- Wash and wills country home mbale
Budget
- Masha hotel
- Noah’s ark hotel
- Wimpey hotel
- Mount elgon view hotel
Transfer Back to Kampala
Start your day with a lovely breakfast as you ready to set off for Kampala. On your way, you will have a stopover in town and head to different attractions around such as Itanda Falls, bujagali falls and the source of the Nile, Masese fish landing site, jinja sailing club among others. Also have your lunch there and continue to Kampala
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