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The 3-Day Mount Elgon Hike offers a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty for budget-conscious hikers. This exhilarating journey leads you to Wagagai Peak, Uganda's highest point, while showcasing diverse ecosystems and spectacular landscapes. Enjoy encounters with unique wildlife, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, and explore stunning views of Uganda, the Kenyan side of Mount Elgon and caves along the way. With a high success rate, this trek is ideal for those looking to conquer Mt Elgon quickly without compromising on the experience.
- Trek through lush montane forests and moorland to Wagagai Peak (4,321m).
- Professional guide, ranger escort, porter, and cook included for a seamless experience.
- All meals, camping gear, and park fees covered during your 3-day adventure.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
From Mbale Town, take Tororo Road, then turn left onto Lwakhakha Road and drive towards Bubulo Town Council. From Bubulo, leave the tarmac road and turn left onto Bududa Road, continuing until you reach Buwangani Town council and turn right and drive up to Riverine Resort.
Our guide or driver will come to pick you from your hotel or your point of location, you will meet him or her at the entrance or at the reception wearing a t-shirt with our company logo.
Itinerary
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1
You will start your hike into Mount Elgon National Park via the Bushiyi Trail. Bushiyi to Dubi Camp - Morning motorcycle transfer from your hotel to Bushiyi Ranger Post - Check-in and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers - Meet your hiking team — guides, ranger escorts, cook, and porters - Begin your 19 km hike to Dubi Camp, with a lunch break at Shilonko Camp - Dinner and overnight at Dubi Camp (approx. 2,900m)
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
You will continue with your hike to Summit Wagagai Peak (4,321m) as follows: Dubi Camp to Wagagai Peak and back to Dubi Camp - Early breakfast at Dubi Camp - Start your 9 km ascent through the heather zone and moorland to the summit - Celebrate your Wagagai Peak success with incredible 360° views over Uganda and Kenya and have lunch - Descend back to Dubi Camp for dinner and rest - Overnight stay at Dubi Camp
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Exit Mount Elgon National Park and end your tour as follows: Descent to Bushiyi & Departure - Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before descending to Bushiyi Ranger Post - Check out and bid farewell to your crew - Transfer back to Mbale or your next destination
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Bushiyi Ranger post to Dubi camp
Dubi Camp to Wagagai
Dubi camp to Bushiyi ranger post
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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