Mount Elgon Trekking Sasa Trail

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Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano about 250 kilometers east of Kampala on the border between Uganda and Kenya. At 4000 square kilometers, Mt. Elgon has the largest volcanic base in the world. This mountain is not difficult to climb, hikers can also check out the vast caves, waterfalls, cliffs and gorges. There are several trekking trails around Mount Elgon and a full trekking circuit to the peak takes 4-5 days to complete using the Sasa and Sipi trails. There are also one day trails on the mountain from Kapkway Exploration Centre.

6 Days Sasa Trail.
This is the shortest route to the Peak at Wagagai.

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Kampala – Mbale

We depart Kampala with sightseeing along the way for Mbale. Upon arrival check in at your lodge for lunch. Later we visit the scenic Sipi falls before retiring for dine rand overnight stay. Prepare for the next 4 days on the mountain. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Activity: Travel to Mbale

Day 2: Budadiri to Sasa Camp

We report at Uganda wild life Authority offices to arrange with the porters, rangers and guide ready for the hike. The first day on this trail is the most challenging as the ascent is tough and rugged for over 1600m. The 7 – 8 hour trek takes us to Sasa River Camp (2900 m) where we have dinner and spend the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Sasa Camp

Day 3: Sasa Camp to Mude Camp (3500m)

After breakfast at the camp site, we take a 4-5 hour walk through the forest to Mude cave campsite where we camp for diner and overnight stay. This is our camp from where we will hike to the peak at Wagagai. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Mude Cave Camp

Day 4: Wagagai Peak (4321m)

We have early breakfast at the camp and then walk through the moorland zone up to the main Peak Wagagai. Pose for a photo shot and later trail back to Mude Cave Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Wagagai Peak

Day 5: Mude Cave Camp to Budadiri

After early breakfast, we spend the day descending to the base of the mountain. Depending on your stability, we may stop at Sasa river camp for overnight and descend on the 5th day (inquire for this arrangement. Arrive at the camp and transfer to Mbale for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Descend, overnight Mbale.

Day 6: Drive back to Kampala

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

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Included are:
Meals while on the Mountain
Pre and post safari accommodation in Kampala (arranged on request)
Accommodation
Porter and Guide fees on the mountain,
Rescue fees,
Chef for the Mountain trek
4 x4 WD Vehicle
Fuel for the entire journey agreed upon
Park Entrance fees
Bottled mineral water in the vehicle before and after the hike.
An English speaking Driver/Guide
Flying Doctor services Excluded are:
Personal Travel Insurance (Highly recommended and cab be arranged upon request)
Airport transfers (arranged on request)
Souvenirs
Drinks
Tips
Personal clothing for the Mountain trek
Laundry
Mountain boots
And any other items of personal nature.

Mount Elgon Trekking Sasa Trail