5 Days Mount Elgon Trekking Safari, go on hiking safari at Mountain Elgon National Park in Uganda with friends and family. 5 Days Mount Elgon Trekking Safari is the hiking safari to do in Uganda.
Mountain Elgon National Park is located in the Eastern part of Uganda close to the border with Kenya and offers amazing Mountain Climbing/ Hiking Adventures to all travelers from all over the globe interested in Mountain Climbing/ Hiking Adventures. The Mountain Has the highest peak/ point being Wagagai Peak at 4,321 metres above sea level.
Hiking adventures along the Mountain give you exceptional experiences as you get to watch the green terrain vegetation habitat, Karamoja Plains at a distance as well as the nearby local communities and Savannah Elephants.
Trip Overview of the 5 Days Mount Elgon Trekking Safari in Uganda 2026
Day 1: Transfer to Mbale Town
Day 2: Transfer to Budadili at the Gate of Mountain Elgon National Park
Day 3: Sasa to Mude Camp
Day 4: Mude Camp to Wagagai
Day 5: Depart to Kampala/ Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Mount Elgon Trekking Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Mbale Town
Pick up from your overnight accommodation in Kampala or Jinja and transfer to Mbale. Final purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables, before check in at Mbale Resort Hotel or similar for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan – Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Drive to Budadili at the gate of Mt. Elgon National Park
Start walking to Sasa River Camp for dinner and overnight. (Sasa trail is the fastest way to the main peak, however the first day is particularly tough with a rugged climb of over 5, 249 feet. The distance is about 5 miles and takes average 7 to 8 hours walk.
Day 3: Sasa Camp to Mude Camp
After breakfast at the camping site, proceed through the forest to Mude Cave Campsite for dinner and overnight. Distance of the day about 2 miles, and a 4 to 5 hour walk
Day 4: Mude Camp to Wagagai
After breakfast walk through the moorland zone up to the main peak, Wagagai, and return to the Mude campsite for dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 11.1 miles and 8 to 9 hours walk.
Day 5: Departure to Kampala
Wake up have breakfast then transfer to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.