The Untamed Elgon Trekking

8 Days& 7 Nights -Mountain Trekking (Mt. Elgon) .
(Climbing Mt Elgon From Uganda, Trekking On Mount Elgon, Hiking In Uganda, Climbing Uganda Mountains, Mountain Climbing In Uganda)

Highlights
Mount Elgon is an extinct Volcano that erupted 24 million years ago. Hiking this mountain presents an exciting setting of unique flora and fauna, waterfalls, caves, peaks and gorges and hot springs. Hiking takes place the whole year but better during dry moths of June to August and December to March. No technical experience is needed.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1
Drive through Jinja, stop for lunch in Mbale town proceed Budadiri.Dinner and overnight at Rose Last Chance Hotel - Budadiri.

Day2:

Park entry clearance and begin Mountain climbing and overnight at Mude Cave Camp.

Day3:

Climb over Jackson’s pool before making it to Wagagai peak (4321m) or Jackson Peak (4165m). Overnight at Mude Camp.

Day 4: 

Visit the Caldera with collapsed peaks on top of the mountain. Descend to overnight at Kagyenyi camp or any other camp depending on the guide’s advice.

Day 5: 

Hike to the hot springs and Suam gorge and descend to overnight Mude camp.


Day 6: 

Descend following the Sasa or Piswa trail. Overnight at Rose Last Chance Hotel in Budadiri.

Day 7:

 Early morning visit the Sipi falls before driving to Jinja, lunch en-route, return to Kampala or overnight at Jinja.

Day 8:

(Optional) Rafting on river Nile the whole day and return to Kampala in the evening

End of Safari

For cost send your enquiries to our email address:info@victoriasafaris.com

 Cost Includes:

• 6 nights accommodation and meals at full board
• Park fees, guided fees, hiking fees, porters fees, rescue fees
• 4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide
• Visit to the source of River Nile

Add on safaris (Optional)

•     3 Days Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park
•     1 Day white water rafting on River Nile grade 5 rapids
•     1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island
•     1 Day Nakasogora White Rhino Farm
•     3 Day Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria

Excludes:

• Drinks,
•  bar bills,
•  phone calls, 
• personal insurance, and 
• expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips  & laundry,
•  airport transfers accommodation in Kampala on the first and last night etc.

What to Bring:
Tent, Sleeping bag, Warm clothes/gloves/hat, Sturdy hiking shoes, Flash light, Water bottle, Rain Gear and First Aid Kit. Trekking takes place daily unlike Mountain Rwenzori which starts on specific days of the week.