Mount Elgon National Park, straddling Uganda and Kenya, is renowned for its ancient extinct volcano, diverse wildlife, lush forests, and stunning waterfalls, making it a haven for eco-tourism and adventure.
Day 1:
Morning:
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and set off to mt elgon national park
Afternoon:
- Check-in at Rock garden Sipi hotel and have lunch
- Attend a briefing about the park and the upcoming trek.
Evening:
- gorilla trekking and return to the hotel for dinner and rest
Day 2:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the lodge and proceed for nature walk
Afternoon:
- Lunch at the hotel and continue exploring forest trails, identifying indigenous trees and plants.
Evening:
- Return to the lodge and have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3:
Morning:
- Early breakfast and start the trek from Budadiri
Afternoon:
- Reach Tutum Cave, used historically by locals for rituals.
- Enjoy a packed lunch in the cave area.
Evening:
- Set up camp near the cave.
- Packed dinner and camping overnight.
Day 4:
Morning:
- Early breakfast at camp.
- Continue the ascent towards Wagagai Peak, the highest point on Mount Elgon at 4,321 meters.
Afternoon:
- Reach Wagagai Peak and first enjoy packed lunch then enjoy panoramic views of the caldera and surrounding landscapes.
- Take photos and relax.
Evening:
- Descend to the designated campsite and enjoy packed dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 5:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the campsite.
- Trek around the massive caldera, one of the world’s largest.
Afternoon:
- Enjoy lunch and then visit the Suam Gorge and the geothermal hot springs.
- Enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs.
Evening:
- Return to camp for packed dinner from rock garden sipi hotel
- Overnight in tents.
Day 6:
Morning:
- early morning breakfast and return to the park entrance gates
Afternoon:
- Have lunch and proceed to Sipi Falls, located on the foothills of Mount Elgon.
- Hike to the three stunning waterfalls, enjoy the views, and take photos.
Evening:
Return bac to the lodge and have dinner and relaxation.
Day 7:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Visit a local community to learn about the culture of the Bagisu or the Sabiny tribes.
- Participate in traditional activities such as coffee farming or dance.
Afternoon:
- Lunch in the community.
- Return to Entebbe airport
Day 1:
Morning:
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and set off to mt elgon national park
Afternoon:
- Check-in at Rock garden Sipi hotel and have lunch
- Attend a briefing about the park and the upcoming trek.
Evening:
- gorilla trekking and return to the hotel for dinner and rest
Day 2:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the lodge and proceed for nature walk
Afternoon:
- Lunch at the hotel and continue exploring forest trails, identifying indigenous trees and plants.
Evening:
- Return to the lodge and have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3:
Morning:
- Early breakfast and start the trek from Budadiri
Afternoon:
- Reach Tutum Cave, used historically by locals for rituals.
- Enjoy a packed lunch in the cave area.
Evening:
- Set up camp near the cave.
- Packed dinner and camping overnight.
Day 4:
Morning:
- Early breakfast at camp.
- Continue the ascent towards Wagagai Peak, the highest point on Mount Elgon at 4,321 meters.
Afternoon:
- Reach Wagagai Peak and first enjoy packed lunch then enjoy panoramic views of the caldera and surrounding landscapes.
- Take photos and relax.
Evening:
- Descend to the designated campsite and enjoy packed dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 5:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the campsite.
- Trek around the massive caldera, one of the world’s largest.
Afternoon:
- Enjoy lunch and then visit the Suam Gorge and the geothermal hot springs.
- Enjoy a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs.
Evening:
- Return to camp for packed dinner from rock garden sipi hotel
- Overnight in tents.
Day 6:
Morning:
- early morning breakfast and return to the park entrance gates
Afternoon:
- Have lunch and proceed to Sipi Falls, located on the foothills of Mount Elgon.
- Hike to the three stunning waterfalls, enjoy the views, and take photos.
Evening:
Return bac to the lodge and have dinner and relaxation.
Day 7:
Morning:
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Visit a local community to learn about the culture of the Bagisu or the Sabiny tribes.
- Participate in traditional activities such as coffee farming or dance.
Afternoon:
- Lunch in the community.
- Return to Entebbe airport