4 Days Mount Elgon Tour

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Overview

Tour Type:Daily tour, Package tour, Private tour
Language:English

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala - Mount Elgon

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 Ugandas romantic falls. Return, have diner and overnight. Accommodation options; Sipi Falls Rest Camp or Sipi River Lodge

Destination: Sipi Falls, Mt.Elgon
Travel Time to Mount Elgon: 4 to 5 hrs (274 Km)
Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (No Breakfast)

Day 2 - Forest Adventure trough Kapkwai Trail

Wake 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. Accommodation options; Sipi Falls Rest Camp or Sipi River Lodge.

Destination: Kapkwai, Mt.Elgon
Trekking Time 4 to 5 hrs (7 Km)
Zone: Rainforest
Meals: All Meals

Day 3 - Full Day Hike via Sisi 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.

Destination: High Altitude trek in the Moorlands
Trekking Time 7 to 8 hrs (13 Km)
Zone: Rainforest/ Low Alpine/High Alpine Zone
Meals: All Meals

Day 4 - Nature Walk & Return Trip to Kampala

Take a tasty breakfast thereafter go for a brief forest walk. Later proceed back to Kampala, having lunch along the way this will mark the end of this safari.

Destination: Back to Kampala
Travel Time to Kampala: 4 to 5 hrs (274 Km)
Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (No Dinner)

Highlights

Its a 4 Days 3 Nights Hike.
Destination: Mount Elgon.
Tour dates: - All Year Round.
Type of transport: - Road using a comfortable 4×4 Tour van/4×4 Jeep (Land Cruiser)
Tour Type-Private

Includes/Excludes

All transfers
All accommodation during the tour
All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
All meals and drinking water during the tour
Services of our professional driver guide
All game drives as noted in the itinerary
Personalized service.

Passports and visa applications and processing
International flights and taxes
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Tips and Gratuity for driver/guide
Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Hot-air balloon safari from 490$ per person / Masai Villages 80$ per person

Tour maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Elgon located?

Mount Elgon is on the border of Uganda and Kenya. The Ugandan side is protected as Mount Elgon National Park, about a 4–5 hour drive from Kampala.

What makes Mount Elgon unique?

Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano with the world’s largest volcanic caldera, scenic caves, waterfalls, rich biodiversity, and diverse landscapes ranging from montane forests to moorlands.

Do I need mountaineering experience for this hike?

No. The Mount Elgon trek is non-technical and does not require ropes or special equipment. However, good fitness is recommended for multi-day hikes.

When is the best time to hike Mount Elgon?

The best months are during the dry seasons (June–August and December–February), when trails are drier and easier to hike.

What is included in the 4 Days / 3 Nights Mount Elgon hike package?

The package generally includes park entry fees, camping or hut accommodation, porters, professional guides, meals during the hike, and transfers to and from the trailhead.