7 Day Sipi Trail Mount Elgon Trekking

Depart Kampala and head to Mbale passing past the scenic features like the Mabira Forest Reserve, tea plantations and crossing the River Nile, we pass through interesting homesteads, a different sight from the tall structures in Kampala City. Mbale is the home for the Bagisu who are famously known for their ‘Imbalu’ Celebrations. Imbalu is a traditional circumcision ceremony that initiates boys into manhood. During these celebrations, we are most likely to meet teams of family and friends drumming along the way with sharp whistles that follow a rythematic dance known as Kadodi. There is no rest as the atmosphere reaches a fever pitch as the young boys line up to face the knife. It’s an exciting event that happens every two years. Arrive Mbale and check in at your accommodation unit for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Activity: Travel to Mbale.

After early breakfast, we head to the exploration centre to finalize with the park authorities and hire of porters, cooks and camping gear. An early start is recommended to avoid the heat that sets in as the day goes by. The walk up to Tutum cave camp, hidden within the forest, takes us through the montane and bamboo forest. Arrive and camp here for dinner and overnight stay. Altitude 900m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Tutum cave camp

This day we hike further to Kajeri Camp which is 3383 m. We will cover about 17 km at an altitude of 900m. Arrive at Kajeri where we will camp for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Hike to Kajeri Camp

We have early breakfast and take a 25km ascent from Kajeri to Mude Cave Camp (3500m). This is where we acclimatize for the hike to the peak of Wagagai. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Mude Cave Camp

We walk through the moorland zone up to the main peak of Wagagai which is at 4321 m. Return to Mude Cave Camp. We will cover a distance of 18km at an altitude of 820m. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Wagagai Peak - Mude Cave Camp

After early breakfast, we spend the day descending to the base of the mountain through Sasa trail up to Budadiri. Arrive at the camp and transfer to Mbale for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Descend, overnight Mbale

Have breakfast at leisure and drive back to Kampala where you may be dropped or transferred to the airport for your home bound flight.