9 Days Climbing Mount Elgon Tour
9 Days Climbing Mount Elgon in Africa Uganda
This 9 Days Climbing Mount Elgon Tour takes you through Jinja via Sezzibwa falls, Mabira Forest and the source of the Nile before you proceed to Mbale on an exploration of Mt Elgon and its peak Wagagai
Safari Highlights of Climbing Mount Elgon in Africa Uganda
- Scenic Drive of the countryside Mount.
- Visit Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Visit Ssezibwa Falls
- Visit Mabira forest
- Boat cruise to the Source of River Nile
- Hike around Sipi Falls
- Climb Mount Elgon
Tour Summary for Climbing Mount Elgon in Africa Uganda
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport
Day 2: Entebbe to Jinja “the adventure capital city of Uganda”
Day 3: Transfer to Sipi falls
Day 4: Hike around Sipi Falls area
Day 5: Mount Elgon Hiking to Piswa
Day 6: Hike from Piswa camp to Hunters cave Camp
Day 7: Hike from Hunter’s cave Camp to Wagagai and Mude Camp
Day 8: Hike from Mude camp to Budadiri trading center & after drive to Entebbe
Day 9: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of Climbing Mount Elgon in Africa Uganda
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda at Entebbe Airport
On your arrival, you will be received by our driver/guide who will drive you to the hotel for dinner and overnight at African gorilla guest house in Entebbe
Day 2: Entebbe to Jinja “the adventure capital city of Uganda”
After breakfast, you will drive to Jinja with a stopover at Ssezibwa Falls and Mabira forest before reaching Jinja town for lunch, after having boat cruise to the Source of River Nile. Dinner and overnight at Jinja Source of the Smile guest house or at 2Friends Guest House.
Day 3: Drive from Jinja to Sipi falls
After breakfast drive to Sipi Falls, the drive will take you through Mbale town which is also the base for Mt. Elgon starting point. This Mbale town is one of the most famous towns in Uganda for its undying culture of the circumcision which is done every year, have lunch here in Mbale town and after continuing to Sipi falls. Dinner and overnight at Rafiki lodge Sipi Falls or at Sipi Falls Lodge.
Day 4: Hike around Sipi Falls area
After breakfast you will start hiking to the splendid Sipi Falls which are in a series of 3 cascading falls, you will pleasure in a very relaxing walk to the foot of the falls found at the rim of Mount Elgon and also visit some of the mountain caves before proceeding through various plantations and banda. After come back to the lodge for lunch and later in the afternoon, you will visit the coffee project in Sipi as you interact with the local farmers. Dinner and overnight at Rafiki lodge Sipi fall or at Sipi Falls Lodge.
Day 5: Start Mount Elgon Hiking to Piswa
After breakfast, you will start the hiking at Kapkwata Trail to Piswa Camp at 2850 m high as you walk through the scenic view of heath, bamboo plus moorland. Dinner and overnight at Piswa Camp Site.
Day 6: Hike from Piswa camp to Hunters cave Camp
After breakfast, you will ascend to the border of the calderas going through the beautiful lines of Lobelia Elgonensis, past the Hot Springs as well as the Suam Gorge towards the breathtaking scenery ideal for Uganda safari photographs before descending to 3850 meters to the Hunters Cave camp where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Hike from Hunter’s cave Camp to Wagagai and Mude Camp
After breakfast start hiking to the caldera and later to Wagagai Summit at 4321 meters which is the highest summit of Mount Elgon, as you hike down you go through Jackson’s summit as well as the Jackson pool to slumber at Mude Camp at 3500m. Dinner and overnight at Mude Camp.
Day 8: Hike from Mude camp to Budadiri trading center & after drive to Entebbe
After breakfast hike to Sasa trail which will lead to Budadiri trading center, after you can visit the stunning Numagabwe Cave which is also interesting because it is well decorated by old rock paintings, after drive back to Entebbe. Dinner and overnight at African gorilla guest house in Entebbe
Day 9: Entebbe-Fly back to your Home Country
On this day it will depend on the time of your flight otherwise there are optional activities in Entebbe like Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Mabamba Swamp the best place to spot Shoebill storks in Uganda, Visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center. In the evening catch your return flight home
End of the 9 Days of Climbing Mount Elgon in Africa Uganda
- All our tours/safaris can start and end in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe Uganda with no extra costs
- Our tour consultant is at your disposal for any information you may need 24/7
- We do all your airport transfers in Kigali or Entebbe
- We arrange accommodation for you day before the tour starts and on the day tour ends with no extra costs
Transportation & Guides
We use both standard 4×4 customized safari vans and 4×4 luxury customized safari Land cruisers as our road mode of transport for game viewing, taking photos wildlife filming and photography, all our safari vehicles has pop up roofs for proper game viewing and easy for to take as much photos as you can, with also charging system for your cameras, phones and also every client is guaranteed of a window seat for easy view.
Our drive/guides are very professionally and well trained, we know every successful safari needs a great guide, majority of the comments from our clients regarding our services are centered on the professionalism of our guides, returning clients request the same guide on their second and third trip.
Includes:
– Meet & greet services airport transfers to/from Entebbe airport,
– Accommodation and meals on safari as above,
– One Hiking permit each
– Bottled water on a safari vehicle,
– Services of driver/guide,
– All park entry fees and set activities on the itinerary.
Excludes:
– Visas,
– Personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature.
– Charter/Scheduled flights also optional extra.
– Plus all expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks, etc.
COST PER PERSON SHARING TWIN/DOUBLE ROOMS.
Cost per person sharing Price(USD)
1 person 1050
2 people 985
3 people 885
4 people 775
5 people 665
6 people 590
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