This itinerary takes you to the eastern side of Uganda, near the Kenyan border, where you will explore the beautiful landscapes surrounding the world’s largest extinct volcano. Prepare for an exhilarating hike to the Wagagai peaks, offering breathtaking views and a chance to connect with nature.
You will also visit the attractive Sipi Falls, known for its cascading waters and lush surroundings. After these unforgettable experiences, you’ll make your way back to Entebbe, taking with you memories of Uganda’s natural beauty and adventure.
Summarized itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International airport and transfer for to your hotel for an overnight in Entebbe.
Day 2: Meet your safari guide and transfer to Mount Elgon National Park.
Day 3: Visit the Sipi falls in the morning. Afternoon cultural visit.
Day 4: Mount Elgon hiking to the Wagagai Peak with enroute stopover for cave visits.
Day 5: Enjoy a scenic drive back to Entebbe.
Price inclusions
- Safari vehicle and guide.
- Accommodation in the itinerary
- Activities in the itinerary
- All meals and house drinks while in the park at the Lodge.
- Bed and breakfast in city hotels
- Park entrance
- Domestic flights
Price exclusions
- Additional activities
- Premium drinks
- Travel insurance
- Visas
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe International airport and transfer for an overnight in Entebbe.
Meet your driver at the Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe.
Based on your arrival time, you can enjoy some activities in Entebbe like Mabamba wetland boat cruise, a boat cruise to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Reptile village visit, Botanical Gardens visit among others.
Dinner and Overnight at Guinea Fowl Guest House
Guinea Fowl Guest House offers a warm and welcoming accommodation experience with a variety of room types to suit every comfort and budget, including deluxe rooms, family suites, apartments, and camping options. Each room is ensuite, featuring a bathroom with 24-hour hot and cold running water.
In addition to the cozy accommodations, guests can enjoy a range of services such as laundry, free internet access, and secure parking. For those looking to unwind, therapeutic massages and treatments, as well as pedicure and manicure services, are also available.
Guinea Fowl Guest House is the perfect place to relax and recharge during your stay.
Day 2: Meet your safari guide and transfer to Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda.
Meet your safari guide and transfer to Mount Elgon National Park Mount Elgon on the Uganda—Kenya border was gazetted as a National Park in 1992.
Mount Elgon is renowned as the second tallest mountain in Uganda and 8th in Africa covering an area of 1,279 square kilometers with its peak the Wagagai at 4321m high.
Mount Elgon National Park features a diverse landscape that includes montane forests, grasslands, and striking volcanic formations like caves and calderas. The park’s unique climate fosters a rich variety of plant and animal species. Visitors can find over 400 plant species and numerous butterflies, alongside 300 bird species, including the rare Jackson’s francolin, alpine chat, and white-starred forest robin. The Park is also home to a variety of mammals, such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, oribis, defassa waterbucks, spotted hyenas, and several antelope species. Primate species, including blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, can be seen swinging through the tropical montane forests and bamboo groves.
Dinner and Overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel.
Mount Elgon Hotel is conveniently located just 2 km from the urban center along Masaba Road. This well-facilitated hotel boasts expansive grounds featuring a swimming pool and terrace for relaxation. Guests can enjoy refreshments at the fully stocked bar and restaurant, where you can catch up on news and sports with the available television.
The hotel offers three types of accommodations: executive, superior, and standard rooms. Each room is ensuite and equipped with bathtubs, satellite television, free drinking water, a mini fridge, and a kettle. Additional amenities include free internet access, complimentary use of the Jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna, as well as free laundry service and wake-up calls. Mount Elgon Hotel provides a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay.
Day 3: Visit the Sipi falls in the morning. Afternoon cultural visit around Mount Elgon National Park.
Embark on a Sipi falls visit in the morning after your breakfast. Sipi Falls, located 3 km deep in the Sipi Valley, is the most famous of Mount Elgon’s many waterfalls. While it can be explored as a one-day activity, an overnight trip offers stunning sunset and sunrise views over the falls. In addition to enjoying the breathtaking scenery, visitors can partake in abseiling from a 100-meter ridge into the pool below. The area around the falls also features unique rock formations that serve as excellent spots for rock climbing
Return to the lodge for lunch before the afternoon cultural visit.
Tourists have the opportunity to indulge themselves in the local culture by engaging with the community and experiencing their traditional ways of life. Visitors can learn the local language, enjoy storytelling, explore heritage sites, and witness cultural performances such as the Kadodi dance of the Bagisu people. Additionally, tourists may attend cultural rituals, including the circumcision ceremony, where crowds sing and dance as they escort the young men through the community to the circumcision site.
Dinner and Overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel.
Day 4: Mount Elgon hiking to the Wagagai Peak with enroute stopover for cave visits.
Mountain climbing is an amazing experience with lasting memories while trekking through the calderas and the tropical montane, taking 4 to 6 days to reach the peak depending on what trail is used. There 3 starting points; Salsa trail, Pisa trail, and Sipi trail.
The Salsa Trail is the shortest and most direct route from Mbale town to the peak of Wagagai. However, it is quite steep and passes through a dense bamboo forest, taking about four days to complete the journey.
The second route, known as the Pisa Trail or Kapkwata Trailhead, begins in the forest at Kapkwata. This trail is the longest and least steep, taking about six days to reach the peak. It winds through a podocarpus forest and offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, as well as sightings of a few primates.
The third route is the Sipi Trail, which begins at Kapkwai Forest and takes about six days to reach the peak. Many tourists choose the Sipi Trail for its longer duration, allowing for greater exploration of the forest’s wildlife and natural beauty. For the descent, they often opt for the Salsa Trail, which is the shortest route back down the slopes.
As you prepare for your trip, please pack hiking boots, lunch box, water, hiking stick, camera, binoculars among others
Dinner and Overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel.
Day 5: Enjoy a scenic drive back to Entebbe
Drive back from Entebbe from Mbale. The drive is approximately 4 – 5 hours. You can overnight in Entebbe or connect directly to Entebbe International airport.
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