4 Days Mount Elgon (Wagagi peak)
Your expedition begins in the vibrant Arabica coffee plantations of Budadiri before ascending the dramatic “Wall of Death,” where sturdy metal ladders now provide a safe passage up sheer cliffs into the mist-shrouded montane forests. As you climb, the landscape transforms from dense bamboo thickets into an otherworldly afro-alpine moorland, populated by prehistoric Giant Lobelias and Groundsels.
The ultimate reward is standing atop Wagagai Peak (4,321m), where the horizon stretches across the Kenyan border and into the heart of the crater. This is a trek for those seeking solitude and raw natural beauty; it is a challenge of endurance that swaps crowded trails for the silent majesty of an ancient volcanic giant.
Arrival: Pick up from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) by your Uganda Horizon Safaris guide.
Transfer: A short drive to Kampala.
Evening: Briefing on the trek, equipment check, and dinner.
Stay: Overnight in Kampala
Morning: Early departure (approx. 7:00 AM) to beat the Kampala traffic. Drive east via Jinja and Mbale.
Afternoon: Arrive in Budadiri (1,250m). Register with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and meet your team of porters and cooks.
The Hike: Begin the trek from Bumasola. This is the hardest section—the “Wall of Death.” You will climb the steep metal ladders to reach the park boundary.
Stay: Sasa River Camp (2,900m).
Distance: ~8km | Time: 4–6 hours.
The Hike: Transition from the montane forest into the bamboo zone and eventually the high-altitude heath and moorland.
Focus: This is a shorter day designed for acclimatization. You’ll reach the camp early, allowing your body to adjust to the 3,500m altitude.
Stay: Mude Cave Camp (3,500m).
Distance: ~5km | Time: 3–4 hours.
The Push: Start at dawn (6:00 AM). The trail crosses the alpine moorland, passing Jackson’s Pool. You will reach the rim of the world’s largest volcanic caldera before arriving at Wagagai Peak.
The Descent: After enjoying the views into Kenya, descend back to Mude Cave Camp for lunch, then continue further down to Sasa River Camp to reduce the distance for the final day.
Stay: Sasa River Camp (2,900m).
Distance: ~18km | Time: 8–10 hours.
Morning: Final descent from Sasa River Camp back to Budadiri. Receive your trekking certificates at the UWA office.
Afternoon: Meet your driver and begin the journey back to Kampala.
Stay: Overnight in Kampala (or transfer to Entebbe if you have a late-night flight).
Distance: ~8km (hike) + ~5-hour drive.
• Private transport to & from Entebbe International Airport to your accommodation
• Transportation to & from the park gate
• Park entry fees,
• Accommodation on the mountain
• Mount Elgon Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• Sleeping Mats
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew
• Government taxes
• Emergency first-aid kit
Tipping on Mt. Elgon from the trekking group:
• Main Guide: $20/day/guide
• Assistant Guide: $15/day/guide
• Cook: $12/day
• Porter: $8/day/porter
Clients/Porters ratio 1:2
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Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.
Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.
Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.
*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
