6 Days Mount Elgon Hike

Book a 6 Days Mount Elgon hike to Eastern Uganda with Satellite Adventures. Mount Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Hike to the Wagagai peak on this 6 Days Complete Circuit Trail while enjoying the spectacular scenery on this oft-neglected and relatively undemanding mountain. Also there is a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo and over 300 birds including many species not recorded elsewhere in Uganda.

Trip Summary

Day 1: Transfer to Mbale, Budadiri Tourism Center

Day 2: Hike to Sasa Camp (2,900m)

Day 3: Hike from Sasa to Mude Camp (3,500m)

Day 4: Hike from Mude Camp to Wagagai Peak (4321m)

Day 5: Descend from Mude Camp to Budadiri. Stay at Lacam Lodge

Day 6: Return Trip to Kampala

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Mbale, Budadiri Tourism center.

Day 2: From Budadiri to Sasa Camp (2.900m)

In the morning you reach Budadiri (1250 m), nearby Mbale town, at the gate of the Mount Elgon National Park. After arranging the guide and porters, with food and camping gear, you start walking to Sasa River Camp (2.900 m) for the dinner and overnight. The distance is about 8 km. and takes average 7 to 8 hours walk.  Altitude in a day: 1.700m.

Day 3: From Sasa camp to Mude Camp (3.500m)

After breakfast at the camping site, proceed through the forest to Mude Cave Campsite for dinner and overnight. It will take you 4 to 5 hours walk to reach the campsite. Altitude of the day: 600m.

Day 4: From Mude Camp to Wagagayi Peak (4321 m) and return to Mude

After breakfast you walk through the moorland zone up to the main peak, Wagagai, and return to the Mude campsite for dinner and overnight. The distance is 8 to 9 hours walk Altitude of the day: 820m.

Day 5: From Mude Camp back to Budadiri

After breakfast descend to Budadiri and transfer to Sipi Falls. Overnight at Lacam Lodge.

Day 6: Departure

Return Trip to Kampala
End of the Tour

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Tour Cost Inclusions

• Full time English speaking guide
• Hiking permit
• Accommodation & meals
• Bottled drinking water
• Government taxes
• All activities included in the itinerary
• Transport
• Park entrance fees
• Miscellaneous

Tour Cost Exclusions

• Extra activities not in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips
• Personal shopping