2 Days Kigali Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari begins in Kigali – Rwanda and crosses over to Uganda in Kisoro for a memorable gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where 3 of the Virunga Volcanoes located. 

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in South West Uganda and is just 33.7 square kilometers. It is Uganda’s smallest national park and home to more than 480 mountain gorillas.

Our 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour is very similar to trekking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda since you are trekking Gorillas in the same Mountains but on the other side of them. The driving time from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla Park is only 3 hours.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is an important habitant for the endangered golden Monkey. This is where you find Batwa pygmies who are hunters and gatherers were the forest’s first people.

Activities in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park include Gorilla trekking, Scenic views of Mt. Muhabura, Mgahinga and Sabyinyo, track the golden monkeys, Hiking the Virunga Volcanoes in Mgahinga, learn about the hunter-gatherers and fierce warriors Batwa People, Bird-watching and exploring the 342 meters long Garama Cave.

A wide choice of lodging is available in Kisoro. Kisoro Town which is 14 km to the gate of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offers a wide range of accommodation facilities ranging from the basic Camp-site to the luxurious full board hotels.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park include: Kisoro Traveler’s Rest, Sky Blue, Mount Gahinga Rest Camp, Virunga Hotel, Mgahinga Safari Lodge, Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Kisoro Travelers Lodge, Landmark Guest House, 3 Way Gorilla Resort, Muhabura Motel and Montana Guest House etc.

* Land-Cruiser Safari Vehicle
* Option of Golden Monkey Trekking
* Porter and Walking Sticks included for the Gorilla Trek
*  Gorilla Trekking with 600 US Dollars Permits in Mgahinga Gorilla Park
* Option of visiting the with the Batwa People – the first People of the Forest can be arranged in or out of the park

DAY 1: Pickup from Kigali City/ Airport and transfer to Mgahinga National Park, Uganda (3 Hours Driving time)
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park and drive back to Kigali (3 Hours Driving time)

Notes
* Carry packed lunch
* Come with ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds
* Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant
* Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet
* The track experience starts at 0830 Hours local time and can take three to eight hours. The Gorilla tracking fee is 500 US Dollars per – person
* We advice guests interested in Gorilla tracking to book for a Gorilla permit at least 3 months in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. This is because of high number of trackers. Please note that Gorilla tracking can be done in Rwanda and Congo as well if permits can’t be got in Uganda at the time of booking

2 Days Kigali Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Includes:
* Park Ranger Fees
* 1 Gorilla permit per person
* Relevant Government Taxes
* Drinking bottled water in the safari vehicle
* Transportation in 4×4 Safari Jeep throughout the safari
* Services of our professional English speaking safari guide
* 1 Night full board accommodation at or near Mgahinga Gorilla Park

2 Days Kigali Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Excludes:
* Visa Fees
* Tips to local guides
* International Flights
* Expenses of personal nature such as; personal insurance, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes
* Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost

Day 1: Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
0700 Hours: Getting to Mgahinga Gorilla Park from Kigali is 3 to 4 hours (including border crossing time). After early morning breakfast, depart from the hotel by road to Kisoro town located in the southwestern Uganda. This is scenic drive goes through what is known as the Gorilla Highlands of Rwanda and then Uganda.

Arrive in evening hours check in at the lodge. Dinner and Overnight at either of the following lodges;

Luxury Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp, Sawa Sawa Guest House, Kisoro Tourist Hotel
Mid Range Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort, Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel, Mount Gahinga Rest Camp
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kigali Rwanda
Early morning transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to track the endangered species of Mountain Gorillas with Uganda Wildlife Authority Rangers. At the Ntebeko Visitor Information Centre you will get a briefing about gorilla tracking.

Mgahinga has only one Gorilla group i.e Nyakagezi Family – 10 members (3 silverbacks) in the group.  This is a 4 to 5 hour trek for most, a special experience.

Tracking takes only one hour in groups of 8 people. You will enter the thick forest vegetation to search for these intelligent, lively primates and when you meet them; you will spot them breastfeeding and play an experience that is very interesting.

You will have spectacular views of the Virungas, thick vegetation forests as well as different mysteries of nature. After tracking the primates, you will have lunch and transfer back to  Kigali via the Cyanika Border to Kigali airport for your flight back home.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}

Booking & Reservations for 2 Days Kigali Mgahinga Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari begins and ends in Rwanda but the actual gorilla trekking activity takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

The benefits of trekking for Gorillas in Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Rwanda Kigali is that Gorilla Permits in Uganda cost 600 US Dollars compared to a permit in Rwanda which goes for 1,500 US Dollars. You save 900 US Dollars per permit alone.

Add to it, the drive from Kigali Rwanda to Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park (home to about 500 members of mountain Gorillas) is about 3 to 4 hours as compared to Entebbe Uganda drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is 9 hours.

The Southern Region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park are easier to access from Kigali than from Entebbe in Uganda. Uganda has two places guests can go to see the mountain gorillas; Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park.

Both Parks are just 4 hours (including border crossing time) away by road from Kigali – Rwanda compared to the 9 hours when you check in from Entebbe Uganda, which cuts the distance and the price as well.

DAY 1: Pickup from Kigali City/ Airport and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive back to Kigali

Notes
* Age Limit: 15 years and above
* Tour can be customized and can Depart any day
* This is a value priced 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in the Southern area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Begin in Kigali Rwanda and Trek Gorillas in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
* There are 5 Habituated Gorilla Groups in the Rushaga area and one in the nearby Nkuringo Area of this area of the park that is only a 4 hour plus drive from Kigali, depending on the border crossing
* You save 7 hours drive time by flying in and out of Kigali as opposed to Starting the Safari in Uganda and there is the added plus of saving 900 US Dollars on each gorilla permit

2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari Prices Include:
* Park Ranger Fees
* 1 Gorilla permit per person
* Relevant Government Taxes
* Drinking bottled water in the safari vehicle
* Transportation in 4×4 Safari Jeep throughout the safari
* Services of our professional English speaking safari guide
* 1 Night full board accommodation at or near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park

2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari Prices Exclude:
* Visa Fees
* International Flights
* Expenses of personal nature such as; personal insurance, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes
* Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost

Day 1: Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our 2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari begins from Kigali or the Kigali Airport. The driving time to Rushaga is about 4 to 5 hours depending on Border Crossing.

You cross over to Uganda at Katuna or Chanika boarder for a stop at Kabale town (Katuna) or Kisoro (Chanika). Normally the border crossing is about 30 to 45 minutes before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi is one of the most scenic drives in East Africa.

Upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest park, you will check-in to your hotel/ lodge and relax the rest of the evening before dinner. There are other activities outside of the lodge that can be taken such as a hike, village visits, birding and a visit to the Batwa people.

Drive time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge , Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Bwindi Jungle Lodge  
Budget Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel in the town of Kisoro

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Transfer to Kigali Rwanda
After breakfast we take our packed lunch head to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking. Your guide will take you through all the dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas and after that, you will be transferred to the starting point of your gorilla family.

Please note that gorilla family allocation depends on your interests, fitness and age. Please inform your guide of your interests and he will try to request for the gorilla family of your choice before you start the trek into the forest.

Gorilla trekking can be strenuous and a certain level of fitness is required.  Gorilla trekking can take from 30 minutes to three quarters of the day so one needs to prepare for both.

You guide will try to provide information about trees, birds and other wildlife in the forest until you reach a given gorilla family of gorillas. You will be allowed only one hour of photography and observing mountain gorillas as they go about with their daily day activities.

After trek back to the park headquarters to pick your certificates. You will then drive back to Kigali Rwanda through Katuna or Chanika boarder for your overnight in Kigali town or your international departure flight.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}

Booking & Reservations for 2 Days Kigali City Tour Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

3 Day Kigali City Tour Volcanoes Gorilla Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking includes the following highlights Kigali City Tour, Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Trekking. Discover Kigali City, Kigali is a beautiful city that’s often rushed through in favor of gorillas and other out-of-town attractions.

The city is very safe, very green, very clean, and has more to offer than a visitor might expect. Our city Tour includes the Kigali Genocide Memorial, market and souvenir shopping, art galleries and some local Rwandese food.

The following day includes a 2 hour road transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park located in a small village called Musanze previously well-known as Ruhengeri for gorilla tracking.

You will be required to arrive at the headquarters of ORTPN in Kinigi, at the park entrance, by 0700 hours, therefore, if you hope to trek gorillas for one day, you have to wake up very early for your journey so that you are on time.

On our 3rd day we visit Nyungwe National park located in south western part of Rwanda, about 5 hours drive from Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. After our breakfast, we shall head for our morning chimpanzee tracking in the forest; the tracking is expected to last between 1-2 hours.

After the chimpanzee tracking, we shall have some refreshments and get on our journey back to Kigali.

3 Day Kigali City Tour Lake Kivu Chimpanzee Trekking Safari is a classic 3 day tour which offers just enough time to take in the highlights of Rwanda. The highlights include Kigali City Tour, Lake Kivu Tour and Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park.

Discover Kigali City, Kigali is a beautiful city that’s often rushed through in favour of gorillas and other out-of-town attractions. The city is very safe, very green, very clean, and has more to offer than a visitor might expect.

Our city Tour includes the Kigali Genocide Memorial, market and souvenir shopping, art galleries and some local Rwandis food. Lake Kivu is about 4 hours away from Kigali.Visit Ndaba Rock; learn the history behind this rock.

Children earn living narrating the story of this legendary rock, visit Environmental Museum, take boat rides visiting Amahoro (peace in English). Amahoro Island has a small restaurant, campsite and you can swim or play volleyball.

The next ride will take you to on shores of Lake Kivu while observing the calm sea-like water. The island features a brigade of fruits bats. Have your lunch and dinner in Napoleon Islands hotels.

A visit to Nyungwe Forest National Park is included in the tour. Early breakfast (4:45am); then drive to the chimp trekking point. After trekking, the Canopy Walkway follows depending on the time available. Aparts from Chimp Trekking, Nyungwe National Park offers other activities like Kamiranzovu trail, bird watching, hiking, and other trails of activities.

Later we transfer to Kigali by road.

Notes
* Tour Highlights include: Kigali City Tour, Lake Kivu Tour, Chimpanzee Trekking

3 Day Kigali City Tour Lake Kivu Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Inclusions;
* National Museum fees
* All National Park entrance fees
* Pickup and drop-off from Kilgali
* Private tourTransport by private vehicle
* Professional English speaking Driver/ Guide
* Visit to the genocide memorial site + Kigali city tour
* 2 Nights accommodation and meals on Full board basis as per itinerary

3 Day Kigali City Tour Lake Kivu Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Exclusions;
* Tourist insurance
* Local health insurance
* The tour excludes flight fares
* Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
* All other personal nature expenses not included in the itinerary
* Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/ to your home country

3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Safari Holidays Wildlife Tours may include a visit to any of the 3 famous National Parks namely; Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Volcanoes National Park in the north-west of the country is the most famous of Rwanda’s parks and is the place that most people come to on holiday because of its renowned residents, the mountain gorillas. Rwanda’s gorilla trekking is its biggest attraction.

Akagera National Park is located in the north east of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. It is home to many large plains game species as well as species restricted to the papyrus swamps such as the Sitatunga and the sought-after Shoebill Stork.

Notable plains game includes elephant, buffalo, topi, zebra, waterbuck, roan antelope and eland. Other antelope are duiker, oribi, bohor reedbuck, klipspringer, bushbuck and impala. Of the primates, olive baboons, vervets and the secretive blue monkey are seen during the day, with bush babies often seen on night drives.

Nyungwe Forest National Park is located in the South West corner of Rwanda is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It is home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus).

Nyungwe Forest National Park is also a birder’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal.

Our 3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Safari Holidays Wildlife Tours also include Kigali Day Tours – the modern capital of Rwanda, Lake Kivu – one of the freshwater lakes in Africa's Great Rift Valley and Gishwati-Mukura National Park – a newly established National park connecting the Gishwati and Mukura Forests.

2 days nyungwe tour for the canopy walk and chimpanzee tracking. – See more at: http://www.adventure-travellers.com/2-days-nyungwe-tour.html#sthash.8TTofrSd.dpuf

Booking & Reservations for 3 Days 2 Nights Rwanda Safari Holidays Wildlife Tours Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile: + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

2 Days 1 Night Nyungwe National Park Rwanda Safari is a is a short overnight trip to Nyungwe Forest National Park located in south western part of Rwanda, about 5 hours drive from Kigali capital. The park is 225 km from Kigali, 90 km from Butare and 54 km from Cyangugu.

Nyungwe National Park is home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus).

Nyungwe is also a birder’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal. During our 2 days in Nyungwe National Park, we enjoy Ngyungwe forest canopy walk and chimpanzee tracking.

Things to do and see in Nyungwe Forest National Park include Hiking in Nyungwe Forest, Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest, Grey Cheeked Mangabey and Ruwenzori Colobus Monkey Tracking, Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk and Hike and Nyungwe Forest Birding among others.

Kyaka Hotel Machakos Accommodation Conference offers premium accommodation, self catering accommodation and Conferencing facilities in Machakos Town. The hotel is an hour’s drive from Nairobi and less than 5 Minutes drive from Machakos city centre.

The hotel is an hour’s drive from Nairobi and less than 5 Minutes drive from Machakos city centre. The resort is located behind The Kenya Red Cross and next to the Machakos Golf Club. Machakos is a Metropolitan Town located 64 kilometers South-West of Kenya's Capital City, Nairobi.

Kyaka Hotel takes pride in being the only establishment in Machakos County offering conferencing and accommodation facility with refreshing hospitality that guarantees you that unforgettable experience.

Our restaurant offers traditional and international cuisine. Special dietary meals are available upon prior request. Kyaka Hotel offers Conference packages for small meetings to large corporate functions.

The conference halls are fitted with the latest audio-visual technology. The hotel has apartments ideal for short and long stays, where guests can make their own meals as they come with a kitchen.

The apartments also have a sitting room each fitted with an LCD/ TV. Included is also a dining room with a dining table and four seats. Kyaka Hotel has free Internet (WIFI) and DSTV. Airport transfer services and car hire and safaris are available from the hotel. Contact [email protected]

The hotel is located near various tourist sites like Wamunyu, famous for Akamba carvings and Kyaume, where nature has defied the force of gravity and Katoloni areas. The resort is a stone’s throw away from Machakos Golf Club.

Notes
* Children aged 12 years – Pay the full adult rates
* Children aged 3 – 11.99 Years pay 75% of the adults rates in their own room
* Children aged 3 – 11.99 Years – pay 50% of the adults rates if sharing with an adult
* No charge for children under 3 years occupying the same room with an extra bed.(Maximum of two children)
* Buffet Meals : Breakfast – 1,500 Kenya Shillings; Lunch – 1,900 Kenya Shillings; Dinner – 1,900 Kenya Shillings

Notes
* Checkout time 1030 Hours

Notes
* Breakfast Meeting = 2,000 Kenya Shillings

Kyaka Hotel Machakos Conference Package Include:
* Free Hall
* Secretarial room
* Writing materials
* Wireless Internet
* Sweets and mints
* Break away room
* Flip chart and felt pen
* Mineral water (500 ml)
* Buffet Lunch + 1 Soft Drink
* AM/ PM tea/ Coffee and Snacks

Mt Elgon Hike 4 Days 3 Nights Sasa Sipi Trail is recommended as our most popular trip that sees the most of the mountain in the best use of time, it also sees the most beautiful parts of the mountain as you hike up the Simu valley and cross the Caldera.

Mount Elgon is a 4321 meters high extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya.It is the second highest mountain in Uganda and the eighth highest in Africa. Mount Elgon is a relatively easy hike with good quality well established trails and no technical climbing or steep slopes.

With porter support Elgon is achievable by anyone with an ok level of fitness. The biggest consideration is altitude and it is recommended to be acclimatised to 1500 meters – 2000 meters for a few days before undertaking either the 3 or 4 day trip.

This trip is guided by professional guides in Mt Elgon National Park and is undertaken in conjunction with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers. We offer standard 3, 4 or 5 day trips using the Sasa and Sipi trails, however we can offer a bespoke trip on other trails if you prefer a more unique experience.

Highlights include: Hiking from Mude Cave camp up through the Simu valley during sunrise, crossing the caldera and exploring rock formations and wildflowers. Being alone on a vast mountain looking out across the whole of Uganda.

Reaching Wagagai summit at 4321m. Climbing the loose boulders to ascend Jackson’s summit. Spotting a wild duiker sprinting through the caldera. Bespoke trips are available.

Difficulty: 5/ 10 Our difficulty rating takes into account both technical difficulty and fitness required. Mount Elgon trips do require a good basic level of fitness however the trip can be tailored to take into account lower fitness levels (by adding days) and therefore the mountain remains accessible to most people.

On all trips expect to have hike from between 5 – 10 hours per day in all weather conditions, consider the need to acclimatize to altitude especially if you consider yourself a little unfit. (A day or two with small hikes around Sipi Falls at 1800 meters – 2100 meters is a good option.)

The below itineraries are the most popular 3 options however we can tailor the trip to suit you and your groups needs. Please contact us for any special requests and for a personalized itinerary.

Notes
* The itinerary below starts and finishes at Mt Elgon National Park gate in Budadiri or Kapkwai
* Based on minimum of 2 guests including all meals and drinks on the mountain. Including all taxes and surcharges
* We will provide transport on all trips to and from these points for your group from either Sipi or Mbale. Let us know you accommodation requests at booking and we can book you your pre and post trip accommodation

Day 1. Bumosola to Mude Camp (1770 Meters – 3500 Meters). (6 – 10 Hours)
After meeting at UWA headquarters in Budadiri (1220 Meters) we take a short boda-boda ride to the trailhead at Bumosola (1770 Meters). From here it’s a strenuous few hours up to the ‘ladders’, a set of metal staircases that bring us up and into the national park and the rainforest.

These first few hours are some of the toughest of the whole trip with a steep incline, rough terrain and often hot mid-morning temperatures. After a rest and snack at the top of the ladders and a refill of our water bottles we hike on wide dirt trails through the forest and to Sasa River Camp.

Here we take a rest for tea and coffee and either lunch or snacks depending how we feel / our timing. This is our half way point for the day.  As we continue up from here we move from rainforest to bamboo forest and eventually break through the forest entirely into alpine heather, shrub and giant lobelia.

We take a short rest to sign the visitor’s book as we pass the ranger’s outpost before a couple more km to our stop for the night at Mude Camp.

Day 2. Mude Camp to Wagagai summit, Jacksons Peak (Optional) and back to Mude.
(3500 Meters – 4321 Meters – 3500 Meters) 5 to 10 Hours
Summit day! Depending on prevailing weather conditions this is often an early start to get the best opportunity for a clear summit. We leave our gear and porters behind and head for the top. A strenuous day as we cross the 4000 Meters mark and start to feel the effects of altitude slowing us down.

Highlights on the way up are sunrise over the mountain, views of the Simu valley and Jacksons pool, everlasting flowers, alpine lichen and all the various Lobelia.

After reaching the summit we have the option on the descent to ascend a side summit on Jackson’s peak – this is the summit Jackson’s team in 1890 thought was the highest point due to its more striking profile but is in fact just 4160 Meters.

It is well worth the effort! We get back to camp mid to late afternoon ready for an early dinner and an early night. 

Day 3. Mude Camp to Kajere or Tutum Cave Camp. (6 – 12 Hours)
Today is the day of beauty and wonder!! This is the most picturesque day of the trip. The first hour starts the same as day 2 before we take the left hand trail into the Simu Valley and follow the rocky trail and pass old smugglers caves as we ascend into the Caldera.

If the weather is being kind we get an incredible sunrise here, a truly stunning part of the natural world! As you climb up the far side of the caldera we pass stunning rock formations and huge vistas that warm the soul!!

Depending on the fitness of the group, the weather and how we are all feeling we can either finish today at Kajere Camp or Tutum Cave Camp – Tutum cave being further by around a further 3 hours of hiking, but makes for a shorter last day.

Day 4: Kajere/ Tutum to Kapkwai/ Sipi Falls. (4 to 8 Hours)
We traverse the mountain dropping down into, crossing and climbing back out of numerous streams and small rivers, passing waterfalls and seeing an abundance of wildflowers, fungi and a variety of monkeys.

As we pass back into the rainforest we descend back towards civilization, and eventually to the Forest Exploration Centre at Kapkwai. The hike to Sipi Falls is a further hour from the Park gate at Kapkwai but is very enjoyable and driving doesn’t save much time.

If you have arranged to spend the night in Sipi Falls then you can walk to your lodge and enjoy all the things you’ve missed for the last 4 days!

Mt Elgon Hike 3 Days 2 Nights Sasa Trail Uganda. Mt Elgon is an year round climbing destination. Mount Elgon is a 4321 meters high extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya.

It is the second highest mountain in Uganda and the eighth highest in Africa. Mount Elgon is a relatively easy hike with good quality well established trails and no technical climbing or steep slopes.

With porter support Elgon is achievable by anyone with an ok level of fitness. The biggest consideration is altitude and it is recommended to be acclimatised to 1500 meters – 2000 meters for a few days before undertaking either the 3 or 4 day trip.

This trip is guided by professional guides in Mt Elgon National Park and is undertaken in conjunction with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers. We offer standard 3, 4 or 5 day trips using the Sasa and Sipi trails, however we can offer a bespoke trip on other trails if you prefer a more unique experience.

Highlights include: Hiking from Mude Cave camp up through the Simu valley during sunrise, crossing the caldera and exploring rock formations and wildflowers. Being alone on a vast mountain looking out across the whole of Uganda.

Reaching Wagagai summit at 4321m. Climbing the loose boulders to ascend Jackson’s summit. Spotting a wild duiker sprinting through the caldera. Bespoke trips are available.

Difficulty: 5/ 10 Our difficulty rating takes into account both technical difficulty and fitness required. Mount Elgon trips do require a good basic level of fitness however the trip can be tailored to take into account lower fitness levels (by adding days) and therefore the mountain remains accessible to most people.

On all trips expect to have hike from between 5 – 10 hours per day in all weather conditions, consider the need to acclimatize to altitude especially if you consider yourself a little unfit. (A day or two with small hikes around Sipi Falls at 1800 meters – 2100 meters is a good option.)

The below itineraries are the most popular 3 options however we can tailor the trip to suit you and your groups needs. Please contact us for any special requests and for a personalized itinerary.

Notes
* The itinerary below starts and finishes at Mt Elgon National Park gate in Budadiri or Kapkwai
* Based on minimum of 2 guests including all meals and drinks on the mountain. Including all taxes and surcharges
* We will provide transport on all trips to and from these points for your group from either Sipi or Mbale. Let us know you accommodation requests at booking and we can book you your pre and post trip accommodation

Day 1. Bumosola to Mude Camp (1770 Meters – 3500 Meters). (6 to 10 Hours)
After meeting at UWA headquarters in Budadiri (1220 meters) we take a short boda-boda ride to the trailhead at Bumosola (1770m). From here it’s a strenuous few hours up to the ‘ladders’, a set of metal staircases that bring us up and into the national park and the rainforest.

These first few hours are some of the toughest of the whole trip with a steep incline, rough terrain and often hot mid-morning temperatures. After a rest and snack at the top of the ladders and a refill of our water bottles we hike on wide dirt trails through the forest and to Sasa River Camp.

Here we take a rest for tea and coffee and either lunch or snacks depending how we feel / our timing. This is our half way point for the day. As we continue up from here we move from rainforest to bamboo forest and eventually break through the forest entirely into alpine heather, shrub and giant lobelia.

We take a short rest to sign the visitor’s book as we pass the ranger’s outpost before a couple more km to our stop for the night at Mude Camp.

Day 2. Mude Camp to Wagagai summit, Jacksons Peak (Optional) and back to Mude Camp
(3500 Meters – 4321 Meters – 3500 Meters) (5 to 10 Hours)
Summit day! Depending on prevailing weather conditions this is often an early start to get the best opportunity for a clear summit. We leave our gear and porters behind and head for the top.

A strenuous day as we cross the 4000 meters mark and start to feel the effects of altitude slowing us down. Highlights on the way up are sunrise over the mountain, views of the Simu valley and Jacksons pool, everlasting flowers, alpine lichen and all the various Lobelia.

After reaching the summit we have the option on the descent to ascend a side summit on Jackson’s peak – this is the summit Jackson’s team in 1890 thought was the highest point due to its more striking profile but is in fact just 4160 meters. It is well worth the effort!

We get back to camp mid to late afternoon ready for an early dinner and an early night.

Day 3. Mude Camp to Bumosola. (4 to 10 Hours)
Information pack and expedition plan. Down down down the way we came. This is a long and unrelenting descent. The key is to take it real steady. After the ladders the trail becomes even steeper than it was and this can be a sting in the tail and real make your legs hurt.

So a slow start and a steady descent are the name of the game.Though hard on the legs it’s a lot easier coming down than it was going up so after just 3 – 4 hours we will be down and ready to boda back down to Budadiri.

We can celebrate with a drink here at the wonderful Roses’ Last Chance guesthouse before onward travel to your next destination.

• Water bottle 1 – 2 liters
• Hiking poles – highly recommended!
• Gaiters – optional can be useful in rainy season
• Entertainment – Camera, kindle, iPod etc to fill any dead time in camp
• Minimal gear. Try not to pack too much. If you need help just get in touch
• Personal medication and personal medical kit. You should carry your own basic
• Socks – bring at least 2 pairs of socks to hike in so one can dry while you wear the other
• Waterproofs, a rain jacket is essential and trousers optional but could be nice in rainy season
• Hiking clothing – it’s warm during the day, so lightweight shorts or trousers and t-shirt are perfect
• Day sack – around 30L is ideal to carry your jacket, fleece, lunch, snacks, water and any other essentials
• Shoes – Hiking books or hiking shoes are great – something with a good strong sole and that you have worn before are worn in to avoid blisters
• Sun protection. Hat, long sleeved clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen are a must – we will be in the elements for long hours at altitude so this is a big consideration
• Warm weather gear. During the day a lightweight fleece or base layer for easy access in you daypack. For evenings, wool socks, warm trousers, down jacket, beanie, gloves personal medical kit with plasters, blister dressings, antiseptic ointment and any personal medication

Booking & Reservations for  Mt Elgon Hike 3 Days 2 Nights Sasa Trail – Uganda
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