How high is the summit?

Wagagai Peak, the highest point on Mount Elgon, stands at 4,321 metres. You reach it on day 4 of the trip, the third hiking day.

Do I need my own sleeping bag?

Yes. Tents and sleeping mats are provided for the three camping nights, but sleeping bags and other camping bedding are not included.

How long are the hiking days?

The first hiking day is the longest: about 11 km to Tutum Cave Camp and a further 14 km to Kajeri Camp. The route then continues to Mawongogo Cave Camp, over Wagagai Peak to Dubi Camp, and down to Bushiyi.

Who supports the hike?

A mountain ranger, two porters and a cook are with you for all four hiking days, and park, hiking and camping fees are covered.

Where does the trip start and finish?

We pick you up from the airport or your Kampala accommodation on day 1 and drop you back at either on day 6.

How does the price change with group size?

The price per person falls as your group grows: £1,538 for one traveller, £938 each for two, £737 each for three and £638 each for four.

6-Day Mount Elgon Hiking Experience to Wagagai Peak

Starting Price

£638/ person

About this expedition

A four-day trek across Mount Elgon, from the Sipi trailhead to the Bushiyi trailhead in Bududa, with a summit day on Wagagai, the mountain's highest peak at 4,321 metres. The route climbs through bamboo and montane forest, where black-and-white monkeys, birds and medicinal plants line the trail, past cave camps at Tutum and Mawongogo, and up through everlasting flowers and rocky ground with views of Mubiyi and Jackson Peak and distant peaks in Kenya. The trip opens with a road day from Kampala via Mabira Forest, roasted gonja and chicken at Najjembe and lunch in Jinja, and ends with a community dance performance after the descent. Your cook, ranger, porters, tents and park fees are covered.

What's Included

Cook for the 4 hiking days
Two porters for the 4 hiking days
Mount Elgon hiking and entry fees for 4 days
Community cultural dance performance

The Journey Path

Morning pick-up from the airport or your Kampala accommodation, then a scenic drive east through Mabira Forest. Stop at Najjembe for roadside roasted bananas (gonja) and chicken, have lunch in Jinja with a taste of local food, and pause at the cable bridge over the River Nile. Continue through Jinja and Iganga to Mbale and check in at your accommodation in the evening. Overnight: Mbale Meals: Lunch, dinner

Where You'll Stay

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nestled on the edge of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this eco-lodge offers comfortable rooms, breathtaking rainforest views, and the perfect base for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventures.

Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge

Wake up to sweeping savannah views and the sounds of wildlife nearby. This lodge combines comfort, local hospitality, and easy access to game drives and boat safaris.

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