4 Days Mt Elgon Hike Via Bushiyi Trail

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Uganda

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 4-day Bushiyi Trail package is the ultimate adventure for hikers seeking a leisurely and immersive experience on Mount Elgon. With an ample time to explore and enjoy the scenery, this package allows visitors to rest and recharge, escaping the pressures of daily life. Our tailored itinerary ensures a gentle trekking pace, free from time constraints, allowing clients to fully absorb the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. This Mt Elgon Trek is the most favored and highly recommended hike on Mount Elgon Uganda.

Trek Highlights
• Breathtaking Views: Marvel at the majestic beauty of Mount Elgon's landscapes and ecosystems, including scenic landscapes, caves, and waterfalls.
• Lush Vegetation: Trek through the dense and vibrant primary forests, secondary forests, and bamboo forests, teeming with life.
• Wildlife Encounters: Spot white and black colobus monkeys, and encounter a variety of other wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and insects.

What's Included

Park entrance fees (4 days)
Chef (4 days)
Food and drinks (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Porter 4 days
Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag and mat)
Airport transfer
Accommodation before and after the hike
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our guide will come to pick you up from your hotel or your point of location, you will meet him at the entrance or at the information desk wearing a t-shirt with our company logo.

OR
Meeting point

From Mbale town go to North Road and ask for public taxis or private car to Budadiri, tell them to drop you or you drive to Mt Elgon Sasa trail information center, there you will see our office.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival and Trek to Shiloko Camp
- After breakfast, take a boda boda ride to Mount Elgon National Park Bushiyi trail gate (1,800m asl).
- Meet your guide, porter, and chef, and register into the park.
- Start your trek to Shiloko Camp (2,600m asl), rest, and enjoy the evening with overnight camping.

Day 2:
Trek to Dubi Camp
- After an early morning breakfast, hike through the steep and refreshing lush forests to Dubi Camp (3,600m asl).
- Stay there, have lunch, dinner, and enjoy the evening camping fire stories.

Day 3:
Trek to Wagagai Peak and Back to Shiloko Camp
- After breakfast, traverse through the beautiful panoramic heather zone on your way to Wagagai Peak.
- Enjoy the views of other Mount Elgon peaks, including Masaba, Koitobos, and Sudek.
- Celebrate conquering Wagagai Peak and descend down to Shiloko Camp.

Day 4:
Departure
- After breakfast and a peaceful night, head down to Bushiyi trail gate to sign out and receive certificates.
- Head to your next destination.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Mt Elgon Voyage

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Hiking Tours
Climbing
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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