8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon
Mt. Elgon is shared by Uganda and Kenya, and it offers one of the best mountain trekking experiences in East Africa. A climb to the peak is a remarkable and physically demanding activity that will live on in your memories whenever you think of a safari. This 8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon will provide you with the best hiking adventure while also allowing you to explore the wilderness of Mt. Elgon National Park.
8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon Summary
Day 1, Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Day 2, Transfer to Jinja
Day 3, Transfer to Mbale (Mount Elgon)
Day 4, Kapkwata to Piswa Camp
Day 5, Piswa camp to Hunters cave camp
Day 6, Hunters cave to Mude Cave Camp
Day 7: From Mude camp to Budadiri and then to Kampala
Departure on Day 8
8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon Day By Day
Day 1 : Arrival at Entebbe
Our tour representative/guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe/Kampala for dinner and overnight stay at the reserved lodge. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will take you on a city tour of Kampala. Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the Uganda Museum, and the African Craft Village are all worth seeing.
Holiday Express Hotel/Entebbe Central Inn for Budget or Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel/Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel/Kampala Serena Hotel/Sheraton Hotel for Luxury or The Boma Guest House/Imperial Royale/Grand Imperial for Mid-Range.
Day 2, Transfer to Jinja
After an early breakfast, you will travel to Jinja in Eastern Uganda, which is famous for being the source of the Nile and home to the Bujagali Falls. Along the way, you’ll stop at the famous Mabira forests for a short forest walk to look for forest birds and colobus monkeys. While in Mabira, you can chose to do a zip lining activity that will give you a thrill of flying in the forest.
Continue on to Jinja town. You will visit the Nile’s source and see where the mighty Nile (world’s longest river) begins its journey all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. After lunch in Jinja, transfer to Bujagali Falls, where the thrilling white water rafting adventure begins. Dinner and overnight at the Jinja Nile Resort for luxury, the Hotel Triangle for mid-range, and the Nile Explorers Camp for budget.
Day 3, Transfer to Mbale (Mount Elgon)
After breakfast, you will leave Jinja and travel to Mbale town. You will have lunch upon arrival and then go to the Uganda Wildlife Authority offices to register.
Transfer to Sipi village on Mount Elgon later. Beautiful views of the mountain ranges and slopes will greet you along the way. Check into your accommodation (Lacam Lodge/Sipi Falls Lodge), then take a short hike to the Sipi Falls. Return to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4, Kapkwata to Piswa Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kapkwata at 2190 meters, where your hike will begin. The Kapkwata Trail is a scenic route that takes you through bamboo, heath, and moor land. Arrive at Piswa Camp at 2850 meters and camp at Piswa Hut Campsite.
Day 5, Piswa camp to Hunters cave camp
After breakfast, you will hike up to the caldera rim through beautiful columns of the giant Lobelia Elgonensis. Before heading to the Hunters Cave Camp at 3850 meters, visit the hot springs and Suam Gorge. Hunters Cave Camp provides dinner and camping
Day 6, Hunters cave to Mude Cave Camp
After breakfast, you will ascend to the top of the caldera to the 4321-meter-high Wagagai Peak. After taking photographs, descend through the Jackson summit (4200 meters) to Mude Cave Camp (3500 meters) for dinner and camping.
Day 7: From Mude camp to Budadiri and then to Kampala
After breakfast, you will descend the Sasa trail to the Budadiri ranger station and then travel to Mbale town. After lunch, return to Kampala. Drop-off will take place at your booked hotel.
Departure on Day 8
This is the last day of your 8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon. Breakfast will be served at the hotel, and depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with fond memories of your 8 Days Uganda Safari to Mount Elgon.