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Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon is an extinct Volcano that erupted 24 million years ago.
Hiking this mountain presents an exciting setting of unique flora and
fauna, waterfalls, caves, peaks and gorges and hot springs including
renowned culture of the Bagishu who practice circumcision. Although
Uganda is at the Equator, Mount Elgon sometimes experiences temperatures
below freezing point. The blazing equatorial sun and freezing
temperatures produces giant vegetation. With its highest peak, ‘Wagagai’,
at 4,321m high, Mount Elgon’s major features are: plethora of
waterfalls, hot springs and the extraordinary caldera, which is about 8
kilometres in diameter. Hiking takes place the whole year but better
during dry moths of June to August and December to March. No technical
experience is needed.
CLIMBING
MOUNT ELGON 4 DAYS
DAY ONE: SASA
RIVER CAMP
Leave Bundari Village after breakfast and
hike for 13km to Sasa River Camp (2,800m) through the rich highlands.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY TWO: MUDE
CAVE CAMP
After an early breakfast hike for 5 km to
Mude cave camp for lunch. Explore these ancient caves once used as hide
out in tribal wars. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
DAY THREE: PEAK
WAGAGAI TO JACKSON SUMMIT
Leave after breakfast and hike up to peak
wagagai (4,300m) and the Jackson summit (4,200m), which are lower than
Wagagai. Descend to Sasa River for dinner and overnight.
DAY FOUR:
BUDANDARI VILLAGE
Descend the last bit of the mountain to
Budandari Village where the trip ends. An optional of an extra day to
visit the hot springs and the Caldera is advisable.
Contact us for more details and booking.
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