The 5 Days Mountaineering Safari takes you on a remarkable Mountain Hiking Adventure in Uganda at the magnificent Mountain Elgon National Park located East of Uganda spanning the Uganda and Kenyan border.
Trip Overview
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
Detailed Itinerary
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.
