5 Days Mt Elgon Hiking Trip – Bushiyi Trail

Day 1: Transfer to Bududa

After an early breakfast, you will start your journey towards the Eastern part of Uganda, the journey is filled with lots to see, reflecting the true life of Ugandans. It will take you through street food hubs for roasted chicken and other snacks, to large sugar cane, rice, and tea plantations, and general local farms. We will have our major stopover at the Source of the River Nile, from where it starts its long journey all the way to Egypt and into the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy your lunch by the Nile, and proceed with the journey to Bududu on the slopes of Mount Elgon, where you will spend a night at the Guest House for dinner and overnight. Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2: Bushiyi Trailhead (1,700m) to Dubi Camp (3,600m)

Prepare today to start your trek to Mt Elgon, after all arrangements hike up the mountain from the base camp passing through local homesteads and farms for the local Bamasaba people, you will then enter the montane forest zone – these ancient trees are a wonder, you will spot primates such as monkeys and lots of exotic birds. The hike generally rewards you with cultural encounters.  You take a rest and have lunch, then continue with the hike into the bamboo and heath zones. You will have an altitude gain of 1900m above sea level, reaching Dubi Camp for a day’s rest and overnight stay, awaiting the summit attempt the next day.

Day 3: Summit Wagagai Peak (4,321m) – 12-14 Km – 7-9 Hours

Second day on the mountain and a day to conquer Wagagai Peak, Mount Elgon’s highest point. You will start with breakfast and embark on the trek that will take you throughout the Afro-alpine zone, with flora to see escpecialy the famouse giant lobelias and groundsels, as you proceed you will enter into a vast Elgon’s Caldera then to the summit of the wagaggai peak, standing at this highest point is a sign of achievement, you will be treated to sweeping, amazing, breathtaking views of the largest volcanic caldera and 360° views of Uganda and Kenya. Enjoy moments of achievement after conquering the Wagagai Peak, before you descend to Dubi Camp for freshening and overnight stay.

Day 4: Final Descent to Bushiyi 10- 12 km – 5-7 Hours

Last day on Mt Elgon, you will have a relaxed breakfast, then embark on the trek down the mountain on the same route. You will go through the same vegetation zones, enjoying the beauty of the mountain, the wildlife, and the birds. There is always something new to excite you as you descend to the ranger post, arriving in the afternoon. Proceed to Sipi Falls via Mbale for Dinner and overnight at Rafiki Lodge. All Meals

Day 5: Sipi Falls- Departure

Have an early breakfast and embark on your adventure of hiking the Sipi Falls, enjoy the beauty of the falls, then drive to Kampala, arriving in the evening. You will be dropped at the Airport for your flight back home. This will make the end of the trip