Mt. ELGON SAFARI

Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcano and the 4th highest mountain in Eastern Africa, reaching 4321 metres. The park has magnificent falls, caves, gorges and hot springs and is excellent for hiking. It lies at the border with Kenya in eastern Uganda.

Trekking 1. Sipi Trail 5 days 4 nights
This trail is easier and more gradual and it passes through interesting sites like Tutum cave.

Day 1 – From Kapkway to Tutum Camp (2667m)
In the morning from Mbale, passing via Sipi, you reach Kapkway Exploration Centre UWA headquarter. After arranging the guide and porters, with food and camping gear, you start walking up to Tutum Cave Camp (2667m) through montane and bamboo forest. Tutum cave is spectacular hidden within the forest. Dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 11 km. Altitude of the day: 900m.

Day 2 – From Tutum Camp to Kajeri Camp (3383m)
After breakfast proceed the hike to Kajeri Camp (3383m) for dinner overnight. Distance of the day: 17 km. Altitude of the day: 900m.

Day 3 – From Kajery Camp to Mude Camp (3.500m)
After breakfast walk sloping down after Muyembe camp to Mude cave Camp (3.500m), where you join the Sasa Trial. Dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 25 km. Altitude of the day: 120 m.

Day 4 – From Mude Camp to Wagagay 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. Distance of the day: 18 km. Altitude of the day: 820m.
Day 5 – From Mude Camp descend to Budadiri
The trekking ends descending to Budadiri, the gate of the national park nearby Mbale.

Trekking 2. Sasa Trail 4 days 3 nights     Back to top
Sasa trail is the fastest way to the main peak, however on the first day is particularly tough with rugged climb of over 1600m.

Day 1 – From Budadiri to Sasa Camp (2.900m)
In the morning you reach 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 until 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 2 – 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. Distance of the day about 5 km. and 4 to 5 hours walk. Altitude of the day: 600m.

Day 3 – From Mude Camp to Wagagay 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. Distance of the day: 18 km.and 8 to 9 hours walk. Altitude of the day: 820m.
Day 4 – From Mude Camp back to Budadiri
After breakfast descend to Budadiri and back to Mbale.

The safari package includes:            Back to top
Full board and meals during the hike
Camping tent and camping gear
Guide and one porter, carrying max 18kg
Cook
Park Entrance fees

* Ground transportation by a 4 x 4 Tour Van
* Full board and meals during the hike
* Camping tent and camping gear
* Guide and one porter, carrying max 18kg
* Cook
* Park entrance fees
* Lunches en route,
* Boat trip on along the Nile
* English Speaking Driver/guide allowance
* Government taxes
The safari excludes any cost of personal nature e.g. drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, etc

Required equipment for the hike: rucksack, sleeping bag for low temperature and sleeping mat, one plate, cutlery, mug, knife, trekking shoes, poncho or rain coat, heavy worm jacket, hand gloves, scarf and cup, one jumper, a torch.
How the hike is organized: The group or the individual person is accompanied by a Guide and by one “porters”, who has the duty of transporting some of the luggage for up to 18kg per person (the rest is extra luggage and it will be chargeable at extra cost). The food and menu for the hiking will be organized by NISSI Holidays.