3 DAYS HIKE TO MT. ELGON – Hiking To Mt. Elgon
ABOUT MT.ELGON – Mount Elgon Hiking Tour
Hiking To Mt. Elgon. Located in Eastern Uganda, Mount Elgon has the largest caldera in the world. The mountain spans a diameter of 80km and rises over 3000m above sea level. It has over five peaks in both Kenya and Uganda, the highest being Wagagai at an elevation of 4321m above sea level.
Geologists estimate Mount Elgon first erupted over 24 million years ago. Because of that and subsequent eruptions, the mountain created a great landscape on its slopes and now has some of the most unique tourist attraction sites in Uganda, for example the Sipi Falls, Sisiyi Falls, Wanale Ridge, and Mount Elgon National Park among others.
Itinerary : Hiking To Mt. Elgon
Day 1:
A motorcycle ride takes you from the hotel (in Bududa) to Bushiyi Ranger Post which is run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. After checking in, you’ll be briefed on the activity, and meet the chef, guides, rangers and porters, after which you start hiking towards Dubi Camp which is 19 kilometres away. However, you’ll have a lunch break at Shilonko camp. The first day ends at Dubi camp where you’ll spend the night – Hiking To Mt. Elgon
Day 2: Mount Elgon Hiking Tour
On the second day, have breakfast at Dubi camp and take the 9km hike to Wagagai peak. As you move from heather zone to moorland, enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel a sense of freedom as you walk over the soft grassland.
At the summit, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment, having conquered the eight highest peak in Africa. After the long hike, you’ll feel exhausted but happy at the same time since you’ve reached the destination.
Enjoy the picturesque view, take some photos and relax for a while before descending to Dubi camp. Relax and calm down as the sun sets. After the dinner, enjoy your second last day in the forest and get some good rest.
Day 3:
Finally, descend to Bushiyi ranger post. This will mark the end of your stay in the forest. Check out at the ranger post and head on to your next destination – Hiking To Mt. Elgon