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9 DAYS Tour - Eastern
Uganda and
Mount Elgon National
Park SAfari
Introduction:
The second highest mountain in Uganda is an extinct
volcano located in the eastern part of the country on the
border with Kenya. This region provides a stunning variety
of landscapes, vegetation and cultures.
Access:
The park's HQs are in Mbale where your trip can be
organised from. The attractive town is reachable within 4
hours drive from Kampala on good tarmaced road.
Major Attractions:
Mountain climbing, the Sippi Falls and avariety of
wildlife including Bushbuck, tree hyrax, buffalo, waterbuck,
duiker, bushpig, leopard etc. Mount Elgon has a gradual
slope as ypu climb to the Caladera or crater rim. Climbing
the peak requires no special equipment or technical climbing
experience. There are great caves of historical
significance, rock paintings, gorges and water falls which
provide some of the most exciting sceneries in Uganda. The
terraced coffee plantations and the bamboo forest enhance
the wonderful views. Birdlife is particularly prolific in
this area. Sipi falls are a particular favourite to
photographers and lastly there is the old fashioned house
that was a retreat to the last colonial governer of
Uganda.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Leave Kampala and proceed to Mbale via Jinja.
Stop-over at the Uganda Matyers Shrine in Namugongo, mabira
forest for a short forest walk. At Jinja you will visit the
famous source of the world's longest river, the River Nile,
and then proceed to Mbale. Dinner and overnight at the Sippi
Falls Rest Camp.
Day 2: Ascend via the Sasa trail, descend via the Piswa
trail:
Budadiri to trailhead (4 hrs), trailhead to Sasa
River Camp (2 hrs).
Day 3: Sasa River to Sasa Patrol Hut (2 hrs). Sasa Patrol
Hut to Mude Cave campsite (1 h). Strong walkers may leave
their bags at Mude and continue to Jackson's summit 4,192 m
(2 hrs). Spend the night at Mude Cave.
Day 4: Mude Cave to Wagagi Peak 4,321 m (4 hrs) and
return to Mude Cave.
Day 5: Mude Cave to Caldera and Hot Springs (4 hrs).
Caldera to hunter's Cave Camp (3 hrs).
Day 6: Hunter's Cave Camp to Piswa Patrol Hut (6
hrs).
Day 7: Piswa Patrol Hut to Kamnarkut (2 hrs). Kamnarkut
to Kapchorwa (2 1/2 hrs).
Day 8: Visit the Sipi Falls. Dinner and overnight at the
Sipi Rest Camp.
Day 9: After breakfast leave Mbale to return to Kampala
at leisure speed, arriving in the late afternoon.
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Cost (based on two people sharing a twin
room):
US$ --- per person for 2 pax.
US$ --- per person for 4 pax.
US$ --- per person for 6 pax.
US$ --- per person for 8 pax.
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Mt. Elgon
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Costs of safari include:
Full board accommodation and meals; park activities,
entry fees, safari vehicle inclusive driver/tour guide,
mileage and fuel.
TOUR COST PER PERSON SHARING
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2
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4
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For further information please feel free to contact us on
the below address:
Uganda Wildlife Scene
Parliamentary Ave plot 4
P.O. Box 28762 Kampala Uganda
Email: info@wildlifescene.com
/ Tel : + 256-77-434386
Our website: http//: www.wildlifescene.com
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