Safari overview: This 4 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari promises an exciting trek through stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
This tour will take you to a rather least known mountain, though interesting with the biggest mountain caldera which covers 40km though using Sasa trail. On this 4 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari, you will be able to reach at Wagagai which is the highest peak on this mountain, as well as visiting a number of caves on the slopes of Elgon.
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Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly. In particular, if you wish to customize your own 4 days Mount Elgon hiking safari, our team will assist you.
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala and trek from Budadiri to Sasa camp
Upon reaching Entebbe airport, our driver guide will pick you and immediately you embark on the journey of 4hours drive via Mabira forest. You will have a stopover in Mbale town for your en route lunch, and later continue to Budadiri which is near Mbale town. At the gate of Mt. Elgon national park, organize the food supplies and camping gears and later trek to Sasa river camp (8km from Budadiri) for dinner and overnight. This is the introduction to your Mount Elgon hiking safari, which will span 4 days.
Day 2: Trek from Sasa camp to Mude camp
After breakfast, proceed through the forest to Mude cave campsite for dinner and overnight and the distance covered is 5km from both camps. The second day offers more adventure and breathtaking views during your Mount Elgon hiking safari experience.
Day 3: Trek from Mude camp to Wagagai peak and return to Mude camp
Enjoy your breakfast in the wild and trek through the moorland zone up to the main peak, Wagagai and return to Mude for overnight and dinner. Here distance covered will be 18km. This is the highlight of your Elgon safari, conquering the highest mountain peak on the 4 Days adventure.
Day 4: Descend from Mude camp to Budadiri and transfer to Mbale
After your breakfast, you will descend to Budadiri and later to Mbale town. Transfer later to Entebbe airport to catch up your flight back home. That will mark the end of your hiking safari that lasts 4 days on Mount Elgon. Requirements needed: sleeping bag and mat, trekking shoes, rain coat, heavy warm jacket, torch, hat and scarf, drinking water.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes. You may adapt the 4 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari itinerary to suit individual preferences.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early for your Mount Elgon hiking safari.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request. These options apply to the 4 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Safari as well.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan, especially for multi-day Mount Elgon hiking safaris.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
