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3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking safari

3 Days Mountain Elgon Hiking safari on a Uganda safari tour, 3 days mountain climbing safari tour on a Uganda safari

3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking safari on a Uganda Safari is one of the most popular Uganda mountain hiking tours. Mt. Elgon has the largest volcanic base in the world. Mount Elgon National Park is home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered Lammergeyer. Small antelopes, forest monkeys, elephants and buffalos also live on the mountainside. A Climb on Mt. Elgon’s deserted moorlands unveils a magnificent and uncluttered wilderness. This trip begins in Kampala and ends in Kampala or Entebbe.  We transfer to Mbale via Kampala-Jinja road. This journey will reward you with Mabira forest, Lake Victoria, Jinja town among other things.  Stop briefly in Mbale for lunch and proceed to explore the magnificent Sipi falls.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala – Mbale

This trip begins in Kampala and ends in Kampala.  We transfer to Mbale via Kampala-Jinja road. This journey will reward you with Mabira forest, Lake Victoria, Jinja town among other things.  Stop briefly in Mbale for lunch and proceed to explore the magnificent Sipi falls. Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort Hotel (Lodge facility) or Sipi Falls rest camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (H/B)

Day 2: Hiking Elgon

Wake up early to prepare for Mount Elgon hiking. Leave with packed lunch and meet with the park guides and porters. You may begin off with any trail like Budadili Forest exploration center, Kapkwai or Kapwata; ascend via any of these trails. Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort Hotel (Lodge facility) or Sipi Falls rest camp (Budget facility) Meal plan (F/B)

Day 3: Mt. Elgon- Kampala

After taking breakfast drive back to Kampala. This is the time you will explore Jinja town and its major attractions like the source of River Nile, Bujagali falls, Itanda falls, Jinja Sailing club, Masese fishing village etc. Return to Kampala where you will be dropped off to your hotel or place of residence or back to Entebbe Airport for your flight back home. Meal plan (H/B)

Inclusions

  1. Transportation by a 4 x 4 safari vehicle
  2. Park fees
  3. Mt Elgon hiking fees
  4. Sipi Falls Hike
  5. Ranger guide and porter’s fees
  6. All accommodations and Meal as indicated in the itinerary
  7. Lunches enroute
  8. Driver/Guide subsistence allowance

Exclusions

  1. International flight (can be arranged if required)
  2. Visa and personal insurance
  3. Drinks, tips and gratuities
  4. Personal expenses laundry, souvenirs etc.
  5. Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package.