Day 1: Prepare to Climb

Pick up at 06:30 hours and proceed East, past Mbale to Mount Elgon that straddles the border with Kenya. Mbale lies 3-4 hours from Kampala along a good tarmac road. Mt. Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Although the mountain straddles the Kenyan border, its loftiest peak, Wagagai, lies within Uganda and is best ascended from the Ugandan side.

Mt. Elgon is an important watershed, and its slopes support a rich variety of altitudinal vegetation zones ranging from montane forest to high open moorland studded with the other-worldly giant lobelia and groundsel plants.

Spectacular scenery is the main attraction for hikers on this often neglected undemanding mountain, but there is also a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo. A checklist topping 300 birds includes many species not recorded elsewhere in Uganda.

Proceed to the trailhead at Budadiri and prepare for the climb: Camping at Bunamasifu (1250m). Lunch and dinner.

Day 2: SASA ROUTE

Steep and rugged climb of Sasa Route; Camping at Sasa River Camp (2900m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 3: WAGAGAI

Walk up to Jackson’s Pool or Jackson’s Summit or Wagagai: Camping at Mudda Cave Camp (3500m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 4: HUNTER’S CAVE

Walk across the crater, camping at Hunter´s Cave Camp (3600m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5: PISWA

Walk to Piswa Camp: Camping at Piswa Camp (2850m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 5: SIPI FALLS

Descend to Kapkwata and onwards to Kampala via Sipi Falls. Breakfast and lunch

INCLUDED

• Ground transportation (4WD vehicle) throughout the trip in a 4WD tour vehicle 

• Meals as indicated on the aforesaid meal plans 

• Bottled drinking water while on safari

• Accommodation as per options in the intinerary

• Activities as stipulated on the Safari program

• Services of an English-speaking driver/guide

• Lots of fun in the African sun!!!

NOT INCLUDED

• ENTRY permit/visas for Uganda if required 

• Typical souvenir