Best affordable Mountain Elgon & river Nile safari tours
Mountain Elgon & river Nile safari overview
Located in eastern safari circuit of Uganda, Best affordable Mountain Elgon & river Nile safari tours with stunning sceneries, including the Sipi Falls and the surrounding fertile highlands. It’s a popular destination for outdoor activities like mountaineering & hiking/ trekking, abseiling, and coffee tours. The area is also known for its Arabica coffee production. Still on the same circuit, you will get to the source of the river Nile and engage in numerous experiences such as bungee jumping, water rafting, kayaking, zip lining, quad biking, canoeing, boat cruise among others.
Mountain Elgon & river Nile safari highlights
- Day 1: Arrival & rest
- Day 2: transfer to Mbale at the foothills of Elgon mountain
- Day 3-6: Elgon mountaineering & trekking
- Day 7-8: Source of the river Nile
- Day 9: Transfer to Kampala & night life experience.
- Day 10: Departure
Detailed Mountain Elgon & river Nile safari tours experience
Day 1; Arrival
You will be picked up from Entebbe international airport by our guide to your book accommodation for a rest from the long haul flight.
Meal: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Best western gardens hotel ( or a similar one)
Day 2; Transfer to mount Elgon foothills
In the morning, you will set off on a 5 hours journey to Mbale town which is the major town at the base of mountain Elgon.
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Rafiki safari lodge (or a similar one)
Day 3-6; Mountaineering & hiking Elgon
You will begin your 4 days trek to Wagagai peak and return via the Sasa trail. On the 1st day, you will start the 7.1km hike to a high trek from Elgon trekker’s base camp at 1,720m to Hunwick’s camp at 2,882m a height difference of 1,162 meters. The trail takes you through homesteads, gardens & coffee plantations with a perfect feel of Elgon’s vicinity.
The 2nd day will get you walk through the montane forest with bamboo trees which is growing again after heavy continued harvests by locals for bamboo shoots which they eat as a sauce/ local dish (malewa) and use for building. Reaching Masaba camp at 3,745m which is on a high spot, you will have wonderful views far & wide the Elgon ranges and towns/ settlements at the base of the mountain.
On day 3, From Masaba camp, you will steadily hike up to the top of Masaba table which is a large rock 700m long standing 80 meters above the surrounding land and walk its full length after where you will slope down and pass close to the base of Masaba summit at 4,152 meters. At this point, you will have an option to climb the summit before continuing along the rim of the caldera to Wagagai peak at 4,321m. After a short rest at Wagagai, you will descend to Sasa river camp via Mude camp at 3,472m for the night.
Lastly on day 4, you will move from Mude camp, you will descend down to base camp via Dirigana waterfalls to finish your trek.
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Mbale resort hotel (or a similar one)
Day 7-8; Source of the river Nile at Jinja
You will have a transfer to the source of the river Nile in Jinja for a relaxation time and nature walks. Next long day will engage you in sports of your choice from water rafting, surfing. Kayaking, boat cruises, bungee jumping, quad biking, bird watching, zip lining, canoeing among others.
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Jinja Nile resort (or a similar one)
Day 9; Transfer to Kampala & nightlife experience
While in Kampala, you will relax before embarking on a night life experience at the city vibrant lounges. There you will catch up with locals and expats wining, feasting and enjoying music.
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Golden tulip hotel (or a similar one)
Day 10; Departure
Our guide will transfer you to the airport to catch up with your flight towards your departure time.
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Accommodation: Best western gardens hotel (or a similar one)
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