Tour Overview
Hiking Mount Elgon takes you to one of the best places for mountain climbing and hiking. This also allows you to explore Mount Elgon National Park.  This is a short but rewarding hike up Mount Elgon standing at 4321 metres. It is the fifth-highest mountain in East Africa with well-established trails. Mt Elgon National Park is home to a variety of wildlife such as buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, spotted hyena, elephant, oribi, and leopards among others as well as more than 250 bird species.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Transfer to Mount Elgon National Park and trek through lush forests to Sasa River Camp (2,900m).
- Continue through alpine meadows, enjoying scenic views, and reach Mude Camp (3,500m).
- Early morning ascent to the summit (4,320m), with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Descend to Mude Camp.
- Trek down to the park gate and transfer back to Nairobi, concluding the adventure.
INCLUDE AND EXCLUDE
- Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
- Personal clothing and equipment Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Assist on Visa Application and processing Upon request
- International Flights upon request
DAY BY DAY
Leave Bundari village after breakfast and hike for 13kms to sasa River camp
(2800m) through the rich highlands. Dinner and over night at the camp.
After an early breakfast like for 5km to made care camp for lunch. Explore these ancient cares once used as hide out in tribe wars Dinner and overnight at the camp
Leave after breakfast after breakfast and hike up to Wagagai(4300m) and the Jackson summit which are lower than Wagagai (4200).
Descend to sasa River for dinner and overnight.
Descend the last bit of the mountain to Budandan village where the trip ends. An optional of an extra day to visit the hot springs and the caidera is advisable.
Location
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