THU 7/8 days: TH-SHORT-11
8 Or 7 Day-Mountain Trekking (Mt. Elgon)

No technical climbing or skills are required.The best seasons to visit are between June to August and December to March when it is slightly drier. However other months trekking is still possible. We shall follow Sasa trail head. The itinerary will take up an 8 or 7 Day-Mountain Trekking (Mt. Elgon) and enough for those who would like to carryout a day for white water rafting on River Nile.

Day 1
Drive through Jinja, stop for lunch in Mbale town proceed Budadiri.Dinner and overnight at Rose Last Chance Hotel - Budadiri.

Day 2
Park entry clearance and begin Mountain climbing and overnight at Mude Cave Camp.

Day 3
Climb over Jackson’s pool before making it to Wagagai peak (4321m) or Jackson Peak (4165m). Overnight at Mude Camp.

Day 4
Visit the Caldera with collapsed peaks on top of the mountain. Descend to overnight at Kagyenyi camp or any other camp depending on the guide’s advice.

Day 5
Hike to the hot springs and Suam gorge and descend to overnight Mude camp.

Day 6
Descend following the Sasa or Piswa trail. Overnight at Rose Last Chance Hotel in Budadiri.

Day 7
Early morning after breakfast visit Mbale town and return to Kampala or overnight Jinja.

Day 8
Or raft river Nile the whole day and return to Kampala .

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Trekking Notes:

Mount Elgon is an extinct Volcano that erupted 24 million years ago. Hiking this mountain presents an exciting setting of unique flora and fauna, waterfalls, caves, peaks and gorges and hot springs. Hiking takes place the whole year but better during dry moths of June to August and December to March. No technical experience is needed.

What to Bring: Tent, Sleeping bag, Warm clothes/gloves/hat, Sturdy hiking shoes, Flash light, Water bottle, Rain Gear and First Aid Kit.

Trekking takes place daily unlike Mountain Rwenzori which starts on specific days of the week.
Departure from Kampala daily is available for private arrangements
Clients will carry hiking shoes, sleeping bags, warm clothes,
Mountain hiking takes place throughout the year, however during months of April, May, October and November experience more rains but this does not stop hiking activities.

The Safari Cost Includes:
6 nights accommodation and meals at full board
Park fees, guided fees, hiking fees, porters fees, rescue fees
4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide
Visit to the source of River Nile

Add on safaris (Optional)
3 Days Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park
1 Day white water rafting on River Nile grade 5 rapids
1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island
1 Day Nakasogora White Rhino Farm
3 Day Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria.

Excludes:
Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, airport transfers accommodation in Kampala on the first and last night etc.

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