ABOUT THE 4 DAYS MOUNT ELGON SAFARI

This 4 days tour takes you for an exhilarating experience of hiking the 99m-high Sipi Falls, the last in a series of three pretty waterfalls formed by the Sipi River as it cascades downhill from the upper slopes of Mount Elgon into the Kyoga Basin.

Finally, you will take a hike on Mount Elgon, a magnificent extinct shield volcano featuring the fourth-highest point in East Africa (4321m).

A tour to Sezibwa falls- one of Uganda’s hidden cultural treasure-a Buganda cultural tourist site rich with birds, folktales, and great scenery and the forest walk in Mabira Forest which offers excellent birding and monkey viewing are also exciting activities you should look forward to on this trip.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO JINJA

After breakfast, you will drive to Jinja. The drive takes you past the impressive landscapes of the city outskirts, towns, and markets where you will see people going on with their daily life. You will have an en-route stopover at Sezibwa falls in Mukono district. This destination is much loved because of its historical legend, activities like nature walks, mountain hiking, canoeing and cultural caves. It lies on Sezibwa River and is a notable beauty spot and significant cultural site of Buganda. Thereafter transfer to Mabira forest, the remaining historical forest with unique faunas, floras and Avi-species giving you an opportunity for excellent birding and monkey viewing

Proceed to Jinja town where you will take a visit to the reptile village to explore counts of snakes and other reptiles. You will then have lunch and then go to the source of the Nile. The boat cruise to the source of the Nile is a rewarding adventure as it exposes you to opportunities of exploring counts of birds including beautiful Kingfishers.

Later in the evening, you may opt to go for a bungee jumping experience. This is one of the highest jumps in Africa, towards the bottom of the Nile River. The challenge is to touch the bottom waters from a 40m ramp. The harness, combined with a technique called ‘pendulum bungee technology, makes for a very comfortable jump. You always meet a boat downstream to pick you for transfers to the main land, safety is guaranteed.

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO SIPI AREA

After breakfast, you will embark on a 3-4hour drive to Sipi falls in the Eastern Uganda. The drive takes you through the beautiful eastern Uganda landscapes featuring lovely wetlands and swamps and extensive rice plantations that have made this region the hub of Uganda’s rice. You will drive through the Mbale City and proceed to Sipi for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will embark on the Sipi Falls hike for a sightseeing experience. The 99m-high Sipi Falls is the last in a series of three pretty waterfalls formed by the Sipi River as it cascades downhill from the upper slopes of Mount Elgon into the Kyoga Basin.

The hike starts from behind Sipi River Lodge. You’ll pass through a clearing and cross a small stream before you get an early sighting of the falls. Soon you’ll begin to hear the impressive cascade thunders through the bright-green jungle all around. Follow the path after the footbridge to climb up to the falls. The path starts tame, then gets steeper with a set of stairs, then turns into a sloppy, muddy, slippery mess as you finish the climb to the top of the waterfall. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you come to the cave behind the waterfall. The reward is a gorgeous view of the Mount Elgon Region. You may decide to continue the trail to the top which take about 20-30 minutes or go back to your lodge. The hike returns the same way you came.

Remember to wear good hiking boots and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.  Return from the activity and connect to the lodge for relaxation and overnight

DAY 3: HIKE TO MOUNT ELGON.

After breakfast, connect to Kapkwai Forest Exploration Centre on Mount Elgon. Kapkwai Centre is situated at an altitude of 2050m, immediately inside Mount Elgon National Park. There is a network of trails that offer access to the surrounding Afro-montane forest and the opportunity to see associated monkeys such as black-and-white colobus, blue monkeys as well as birds such as cinnamon chested bee-eater, Doherty’s bush shrike, golden-winged sunbird, Hartlaub’s turacos, Bar-tailed trogon, Grey-throated Barbet, Montane Oriole, Moutain greenbul, and Black-collared Apalis.

The amazing Sasa trail is the busiest trail used while hiking mountain Elgon. This trail leads to Wagagai peak and as you hike you will encounter green forest, flowering plants and Mudangi cliffs. You will enjoy your packed lunch and amazing landscapes then descend back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight.

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4: TRANSFER BACK TO KAMPALA.

After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kampala passing through the impressive landscapes of Eastern Uganda along with the views of extensive rice and sugar plantations. Arrive in Kampala in the afternoon.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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