This 5-Day Mount Elgon Hiking Adventure takes you through the scenic trails of Mount Elgon, one of Uganda’s most rewarding hiking destinations.
You will enjoy hiking to Piswa Camp, Hunters’ Cave Camp, and Mude Cave Camp, with opportunities to spot wildlife, birds, and unique plant species along the way.
Optional activities include a stop in Jinja for an exciting River Nile adventure before heading to Mount Elgon National Park.
This Uganda safari guarantees unforgettable memories filled with adventure, nature, and discovery.
5-Day Mount Elgon Tour Highlights
- Visit Jinja and enjoy a River Nile adventure
- Hike through bamboo and moorland trails
- Camp at Piswa, Hunters’ Cave, and Mude Cave Camps
- Reach Wagagai Peak at 4,321 meters above sea level
- Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, and bird-watching
- Return to Kampala after completing your mountain hike
5-Day Mount Elgon Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Jinja
- Day 2: Mount Elgon Hike – Stop at Piswa Camp
- Day 3: Hike up to Hunters’ Cave Camp
- Day 4: Mude Cave Camp
- Day 5: Travel Back to Kampala
Detailed 5-Day Mount Elgon Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast, set off for Jinja City with a stopover at Mabira Forest.
Here, you can spot primates, birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Continue through Mbale Town and proceed to Mount Elgon National Park.
Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Mount Elgon Hike – Stop at Piswa Camp
After an early breakfast, start your hike to Kapkwata using the Kapkwata Trail.
Proceed up to Piswa Camp, located at 2,850 meters above sea level. The trail passes through bamboo, moorland, and heath vegetation zones.
Arrive at the camp for a late lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay at Piswa Camp.
Day 3: Hike up to Hunters’ Cave Camp
Wake up early for breakfast and continue your trek toward Hunters’ Cave Camp.
Along the way, you will see colorful flowers and unique plant species such as Elgonensis and Giant Lobelia.
You can also visit the nearby hot springs and Suam Gorge before returning to camp.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hunters’ Cave Camp.
Day 4: Mude Cave Camp
After breakfast, continue your hike toward the summit. This is one of the most exciting days of your 5-Day Mount Elgon Hiking Adventure.
Reach the top of the mountain at Wagagai Peak, standing at 4,321 meters above sea level. Enjoy amazing views of the surrounding landscape and the lush vegetation at the summit.
Afterward, descend through Jackson Summit and Jackson Pool, then camp at Mude Cave Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Travel Back to Kampala
Wake up early for breakfast at Mude Cave Camp and pack your belongings to begin the descent.
Follow the Sasa Trail through Budadiri to reach Mbale Town, where you will have a picnic lunch.
After lunch, continue your journey back to Kampala. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at your hotel to relax before your flight.
This marks the end of your 5-Day Mount Elgon Hiking Adventure.
