3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking safari
3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking safari leads you to the Eastern part of Uganda to explore Mountain Elgon national park for hiking, nature walk and end up visiting Jinja tours. The park hosts over 300 bird species including the endangered Lammergeyer, small antelopes, forest monkeys, elephants and buffaloes which live on the mountain side. Note, Mountain Elgon is divided by both Uganda and Kenya and the higher slopes are managed by national parks in Uganda and Kenya thus creating an extensive trans-boundary for conservation area which has been listed on a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve. This trip begins and end in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.
Trip Highlight of the
- Day 1: Travel to Mount Elgon National Park-Visit Sipi Falls
- Day 2: Guided Nature Walk
- Day 3: Jinja Tour /Return Back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Mount Elgon National Park – Visit Sipi Falls
Travel to Mount Elgon: Depending on your point of location ,our driver guide will pick you up brief you about the 3 Days Uganda Mount Elgon Hiking Safari .Then be transferred to Mbale town with lunch en-route .Upon your arrival ,you will go visit Sipi falls walk to the bottom of the falls where water hits the rocks and the view is rewarding ,also visit the caves as well as enjoying the picture taking .Later on drive to your booked accommodation to check in for relaxation while listening to the sweet sounds of the falls ,Dinner and Overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
- Sipi Falls Rest Camp
- Mount Elgon Cottages
Day 2: Hiking and Guided Nature walk
Hiking: After morning breakfast, go for hiking adventure along the cave which rises 60 meters wide and penetrants 200meters with a salt deposit which is supportive to faunas of these place, to tourists who love hiking this could be good for you with great sightseeing of faunas and flora, green vegetation, waterfall such as rivers, lakes and Sipi Falls many more. Hike back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Guided Nature walk: In the evening, go for guided nature walks in bamboo forest. Expect to sightsee wild animals such as Leopard, elephants, dik-dik, small antelopes, variety of bird species or else you can visit the Rock and do rock painting something interesting. Dinner and Overnight stay in the same lodge or camp. Or you can do Mountain Biking which can be done along trails that runs from Sipi trading center to Chema hill in Kipchorwa town with great views of various waterfalls.
Day 3: Visit Jinja Tour/Return to Kampala or Entebbe Airport
Jinja Tour: After early morning breakfast, depart to Jinja to explore the source of the Nile where you will enjoy the white water rafting experience. However, the Source of the Nile is the longest River in Africa starting its journey all way to the Mediterranean Sea. After rafting, have your tasty Lunch in Jinja town. Then proceed to Kampala with a stopover at Sezibwa falls and Mabira forest to engage in Zip lining, birding or nature walk where you will be able to view variety of primates like monkey species and birds. After, continue to drive to Kampala to be dropped off to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport to catch up your flight back home.
End of the 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking safari
Tour Includes
- Full Board Accommodation
- Ground Transport
- Walking Safari
- White Water Rafting Fees
- Park entry fees
- Bottled Mineral water
- An English speaking guide
- Fuel Surcharge
- Pickups and drop off
- Park Entrance fees
Tour Excludes
- International Flights
- Laundry services
- Tips
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
