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.
For
further information please feel free to contact us on the
below address :
Uganda Wildlife Scene
Plot 3/5 Bombo Road,
P.O. Box 21797 Kampala, Uganda (E.A.)
Email: info@ugandawildlifescene.com
Telephone : +256-77-2434386
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