3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda

This is a 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda Mountain Hiking Tour to the east of Uganda that will see you a glance at Mount Elgon for hiking. On this trip, you can also choose to visit Sipi falls, community walks, etc. on your way you will be able to see the green environment including the sugar plantation in Lugazi and the Mabira forest

These 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda Mountain Hiking Tour takes you to Eastern Uganda where you will engage in mountain hiking, and a visit to Sipi falls and the source of the Nile. The 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda Mountain Hiking Tour starts and ends in Kampala. Mount Elgon is an amazing feature found in the east of Uganda and also shared with Kenya, it is said to be the 4^th 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 several trails that those hiking use to hike to the top. The mountain is also the home to the magnificent Sipi fall, gorges, hot springs, and caves. Also, different animal species like; elephants, forest monkeys, and small bird species. Remember that a complete circuit hiking/trekking takes around 4 to 5 days

A trip highlight of these 3 days was Mount Elgon Safari

• Transfer from Kampala to Mbale
• Hiking of mount Elgon
• Transfer back to Kampala

3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda: Safari Inclusions &Exclusions

Safari includes:

• Transportation in a tour van/Landcruiser
• Service of an English -speaking tour guide/driver
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Park admissions
• Accommodation on full board
• Entrance fees to all destinations as per the program
• Transfer to and from the airport

Safari exclusions

• All activities not mentioned in the program
• Phone calls bills
• Tips
• International transfers
• Gratitude to tour guides
• Personal Insurance
• Personal effects of any nature
• Hotel fees before and after the Uganda safari

Detailed 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda Mountain Hiking Tour

Day 1: 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 in 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 will country home Mbale

Budget

• Masha hotel
• Noah’s ark hotel
• Wimpey hotel
• Mount Elgon view hotel

Day 2 of 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda: 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 be ready to guide you through the trails in the mountains, there will also be porters that can help you carry your luggage just in case it’s heavy.

You will start with any trail such as Kapkwai, Kapkwata, or Budadiri Forest Exploration Centre. During the hike, you will have a great adventurous time. Later, return 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 will country home Mbale

Budget

• Masha hotel
• Noah’s ark hotel
• Wimpey hotel
• Mount Elgon view hotel

Day 3 of 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda: Transfer Back to Kampala

Start your day with a lovely breakfast as you are 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, and jinja sailing club among others. Also, have your lunch there and continue to Kampala.

End of 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda

Background Information of 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda

Mount Elgon National Park

At 4,000 km2 Mt. Elgon has the largest volcanic base in the world. Located on the Uganda- Kenya border, it is also the oldest and largest solitary, volcanic mountain in East Africa. it is a vast form, 80km in diameter, and rises more than 3,000m above the surrounding plains.

The mountain’s cool heights offer respite from the hot plains below, with the higher altitudes providing refuge to flora and fauna. Mount Elgon National Park is home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered lammergeyer.

The higher the slopes are protected by national parks in Uganda and Kenya, creating an extensive transboundary conservation area that has been declared a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. A climb on Mt. Elgon’s deserted moorlands unveils a magnificent and uncluttered wilderness without a summit- an oriented approach common to many mountains. The ultimate goal of reaching the top of Mt. Elgon is not the final ascent to the 4,321M Wagagai peak, but the descent into the vast 40km2 caldera.

Sipi Falls Adventure on 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari Uganda

Is a series of three waterfalls in Eastern Uganda in the district of Kapchorwa, northeast of Sironko and Mbale. The waterfalls lie on the edge of mount Elgon National Park Near the Kenya border.

The Sipi falls area is the starting point for many hikes up mt. Elgon. The most popular route starts in Budadiri and follows the Sasa trail to the summit and then descends the Sipi trail back into the Sipi falls. Hikes around the falls offer stunning views of Karamoja plains, Lake Kyoga, and the slopes of mt. Elgon.

With a cooler climate than most other areas, Sipi falls is a nice place to unwind, relax and chill out away from the daily hustle of town and town life. Being on the foothills of Mt. Elgon, Sipi falls, offers several alternatives to the mainstream river activities in and around Jinja.

Rob’s rolling rock, a local outfit trained by Italian climbers offers abseiling along the sides of the main 100 m Sipi waterfalls as well as climbing on 14 bolted sport routes with a range of difficulty. Other activities include hiking around the area.