MOUNT ELGON HIKE TO WAGAGAI PEAK
Mt Elgon hike is one of the most adventurous activity done at Mount Elgon Uganda.
Mt Elgon is one of the oldest volcanoes in the whole world with the largest caldera base located on the Uganda Kenya boarder and it erupted 25 million years ago, its believed that at the moment its domand
Mt Elgon is the eighth highest mountain in Africa and fourth highest peak in east Africa. It was once Africa’s highest mountain, far exceeding Kilimanjaro at 5,895m but millennia of erosion reduced it’s height to 4,321m currently and the highest peak is called wagagi
1 day mount Elgon hike
1 day mount Elgon hike involves walking through the nature and stunning views of mount Elgon with the range guides which gives you enough information about the flora and fauna as you walk through beautiful caves and waterfalls.
One day mount Elgon hike takes you through both the primary and secondary forest as you encounter many bird species both white and black colobus monkeys.
Hiking trails for 1 day mount Elgon hike , there are several hiking trails which leads you to one day mount Elgon hike and depends on your hiking experience and duration (time) and this includes Kapkwai hiking trail for 5km , birding trail 3km , Chebonet trail 7km , tutum hiking trail 11km.
Kapkwai hiking trail 5km
This hiking trail is one of the most interesting and famous trail for most guests who visits Mount Elgon and they don’t want to spend a lot of time in the park. This hiking trail involves walking through the stunning views of Mount Elgon, as you enjoy many bird species, flora and fauna.
The hiking trail makes you understand many tree species because most of the trees around mount Elgon are medicine as your able to walk through one of the traditional caves where the ancestors of our land used to live, this people used to practice their cultures from the cave. Like for example male circumcision and our traditional marriage blessings
The one day hiking experience equips you with our traditional knowledge and the way of living in the past, the caves is a blessing is a blessing upto date it’s were the local people still extracts the salt and gives it to the animals to supplement their diet and easy digestion of food. From the cave you visit the beautiful view point of mount Elgon.
CHEBONETTRAIL. (7km)
This is the mordate hike for a one day mount Elgon hike which involves hiking through the mount Elgon forest for 7km. It’s recommended for people who has short time in traveling and can not manage to hike for 3 days or more to the highest peak of Mount Elgon. This hike takes 4-5 hours of hiking from Kapkwai exploration center (sipi trail).
During the one day mount Elgon hike you will have in opportunity to see different bird species, monkeys and beautiful Chebonet river which makes up an amazing waterfalls called Chebonet waterfalls which is the highlight of your one day experience.
While at Chebonet waterfalls don’t miss to have a natural shower at the bottom of the waterfalls this is meant by the locals leaving around mount Elgon, traditionally it’s a blessing to married couples using Chebonet water.
Tutum hiking trail.
This is a full day hike for good hikers who are experienced in hiking and other outdoor activities, this hiking makes you encounter so many beautiful things for example, birds species like roses curaco , amazing stunning views of Mount Elgon, monkeys etc.
During this one day mount Elgon hike you will have an opportunity to see some of the peaks of Mount Elgon in the view point on your way to Tutum cave, this peaks include, Masaba peak, Jackson’s peak and mubiyi peak which makes it more interesting and amazing as you go through both primary and secondary forest which includes encountering the bamboo shoots.
In this one day full hike you will walk through the nature and its 11 kilometers to the most famous cave called Tutum cave which is believe to be the most biggest cave in Mount Elgon connecting both Kenya and Uganda, the cave has an amazing beautiful waterfalls which you can have both behind view of the waterfalls and the front view of the falls.
In this one day full hike you have a chance of having a good refreshment at Tutum waterfalls and many bird species around the cave which gives you a blend of experiences.
Therefore this one day mount Elgon hike experience prepares you you to hike to the highest peak of Mount Elgon wagagai in the following days.
3 DAYS MOUNT ELGON HIKE TO WAGAGAI PEAK
This three days mount Elgon hike to the peak is a learner’s route for those sacking for for adventure in a few days ready to destination with in Uganda and other countries.
BUSHIYI TRAIL (3 days mount Elgon hike)
This is a famous ,hiking route to Mount Elgon peak for 3 day, one of the most trails with stunning views, greener vegetation,different birds species and caves.
This three days mount Elgon hike through bushiyi , trails which is full of ups and downs and its believed to be one of shortest routes leading to the highest peak of Mount Elgon which takes few days (2 nights and 3days ).
This trail is found in bududa district a few kilometers from Mbale city.
ITENARY FOR THERE DAYS MOUNT ELGON HIKE
Working up early in morning , having a cup of coffee as a supliment to your breakfast at River time resort , This is where the bada badas will pick you to the starting point.
DAY 1 OF MOUNT ELGON HIKE to wagagi peak
The game rangers guides will breaf you and meet the all team including porters ,chefs and the guides who’ve will take you through the instructions the does and they don’t as you start your hike for 10km to shironko Camp where you will have a steep climb up to dubi camp for 9km where you spend your no ready for another day . On this first day you will encounter many bird species , monkeys and it a challenging hike full of mud in a rainy days and steep slope .
DAY 2 OF THE HIKE to wagagai peak
waking up morning at dubi camp you will have your mo breakfast at 7:00 am and start at 7:30am hike up through a steep slope up the clift where you can have wide view of the beautiful valley and continue hiking for 9km to wagagai peak . Where you will be in a heath zone. This is an open area where you will have a clear view of the amazing mount Elgon .
The second day of Mount Elgon hike is a gentle walk as you walk through stunning views as the hike enables you to view some of the peaks like Jackson’s peak and mubi peak
DAY 3 OF THE HIKE to wagagai peak
Descend down to bushiyi ranger post and that will mark the end of three days hike to the peak. The bada Bodas will pick you from the gate and drop you to the next hotel or you will g a taxi to take you back to mbale where you will decide your destination.
4 DAYS MOUNT ELGON HIKE sipi bushiyi trail.
Day 1 of 4 days Mount Elgon Hike to wagagai peak
The hike to Mount Elgon starts from Kapkwai exploration and the guides will brief you through the entire experience of mount Elgon hike as you prepare and walk for 27 km to one of the coldest camp called kajeri camp.
The hike is an interesting one. Passing through the primary forest, secondary forest and bamboo forest gives you a great experience as you enjoy good stories from the range guides and learn a lot during the process of the hike you will have a short break have lunch at Tutum cave.
Mount Elgon four days takes you amazing viewpoints as you view some of the peaks of Mount Elgon like Jackson’s peak and mubi peak.
Day 2 of 4 days mount Elgon hike to wagagi peak
Waking up in the morning from one of the camps have breakfast at 7:00 a.m it is a great deal as you enjoy the morning sounds of the kajeri River camp and birds
During the second day of Mount Elgon hiking experience, you will be walking for 20 km through the forest passing the mooreland and the trees are very short. This hike gives you the experience going through the Caldera rim
The hiking experience you say thrill highlight of the experience as you walk to your next camp called Mangonge and spend your night as you prepare to. hike to the summit
Day 3 of the 4 days mount Elgon hike to wagagai peak
Waking up in the morning have your breakfast at 700 a.m. and start the journey to the peak
This is an exciting day of hiking to the peak of Mount Elgon wagagai which stands at 4321 m above sea level
Hiking to the peak will involve steep slope for around four hours which is 9 km to the Summit after reaching to the peak, You will spend some small time taking photos and appreciating nature as you view at the Peaks of Kenya like koitobos peak there after you will for another 9 km to dubi camp where you had spend your last camp.
Day 4 of 4 days mount Elgon hike to wagagai peak
This is the last day of your hiking experience as you wake up from dubi camp where you had spent your last night have your breakfast and decent down for 10km to shironko camp where you will have lunch there after you will walk for 19km to UWA ranger post office, you will then register to check out and get Boda bodas to take you upto bududa taxi park or spend a night at riverine resort.
5 days mount Elgon hike via sipi bushiyi trail.
The five (5) days mount Elgon hike is an amazing hike to spend in nature as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Elgon including crossing many rivers like river sumo, river sipi and river saum , in this 5 days hike you will experience the best adventure passing through the Caldera area as you hike to the peak and this is good for slow hikers to the peak.
Itenary for 5 days mount Elgon hike.
Day 1 of 5 days mount Elgon hike .
Waking up early in the morning at sipi falls accommodation and having your breakfast and the Boda Boda will take you upto the ranger gate at Kapkwai exploration center, therefore you will be taken through the briefing as you meet the guides, porters and chefs where you will be a one family.
The 5 days mount Elgon hike via sipi is a challenging hike which is full of up and down and on the fast day you will be hiking for 11km to your fast camp (Tutum camp) . Have your lunch and dinner from the camp and at the same time you can visit one of the biggest cave with a beautiful waterfalls where you will walk behind the cave and have both front view and behind view of the cave.
During this 5 days mount Elgon hike you will encounter both primary and secondary forest including the Bambo forest.
Day 2 of the 5 days mount Elgon hike.
Waking up in the morning have your breakfast at 7:00am and start walking in the forest as you encounter many bird species with roaring sounds of the forest. The hike to the falls next camp is 16km (kilometers) and it’s challenging.
During this full experience you will be having some short breaks on the way as you also have lunch on some view points as you slope down to the next camp which is one of the coldest camp called Kajeri camp.
The camp is near kajeri river which makes it more colder hence making the experience more interesting.
Day 3 of the 5 days mount Elgon hike
Waking up in the morning in kajeri camp have breakfast as you listen to the sound of the water from river kajer and birds. The hike and walk continues to the next camp while on the process of the hike you will pass through many rivers and stunning view points.
During the process of the hike you will be having many short breaks because the trail is up and down as you pass through one of the biggest caldera area in the whole world and its more beautiful which ignites your spirit of adventure waiting you to reach your next camp called mangong rest camp.
Day 4 of 5 days mount Elgon hike
Waking up in the morning from mangong and walk.
This is an exciting day of the entire experience of Mount Elgon 5 days hike, this hike is full of ups during the entire day as you will be hiking to the peak which will roughly take you about 2 hours to the peak.
The hike to the peak of mount Elgon will be around a kilometers, the highest peak of Mount Elgon is called wagagai and you will be enjoying the stunning view of Mount Elgon as you sea the other side of Kenya.
While at the peak of Mount Elgon which stands at 4321 meters above sea level it will give you a chance to see some of the highest peaks in the other side of Kenya like katobos peak, after that you will descend down to your next camp called dubi camp which will be 9km.
Day 5 of 5 days mount Elgon hike
Waking up in the morning from dubi rest camp have your early morning breakfast and decent down, you will be walking for 10km (kilometers) to shironko camp where you will have lunch as you prepare your mine again hike down for another 9km to the UWA ( Uganda wildlife authority) ranger post (office) where you will sign the check out book officially.
The Boda bodas will pick you from the office of UWA and take you to the next hotel called river rhine resort ,taxi park or your driver will pick you up either to mbale or your next destination.
6 days mt Elgon hike piswa Bushiyi trail head to wagagai
6 days mount Elgon hike to wagagai is one of the easiest and longest route to mt elgon summit,its gentle and sloppy in other points and mostly recommended for slow hikers who still have there time in uganda and ready to enjoy the beautiful journey to mount elgon summit
Itinery
Day 1
Waking up in the morning from one of the lodges in sipi falls and transfer you from sipi falls to kakwata UWA ranger post offices,the guides and potters will be ready available waiting for you.the guides will introduce you to the team and briefing will be done and the hike starts immediately from there.
6 days mount elgon hike via piswa Bushiyi trial head will be 11 kilometers to the fast rest camp call piswa patrol camp where you will have lunch and dinner as you spent your fast night
Day 2
The hike will be taking you around 4-9 hours to hunters cave camp where you will spend your second night.the hike is gentle and easy as you pass through a beautiful forest enjoying the roaring sound of birds and nature ,that’s where you will spent your second night
Day3
Waking up in the morning have a beautiful break fast at 7:00am and start a hike from hunters cave and through walking in the nature and experiencing different views of nature .6 days mount elgon hike to wagagai allows you to spent your time meditating with nature as you reach to the next camp call mwogongo camp where you spent your night ,this experience allows you to walk through the most largest caldera ream in whole world which gives you hope to sea the peak
Day 4
This is one of the most exciting day of mount elgon hike to wagagai because it’s one of the best experience during the day with a mindset of making it to the peak wagagai in the same day and it’s steep going up to the summit passing through Jackson pool
This is a very day you will summit to the highest peak of mount elgon call wagagai which is stands at 4321m asl.in this point you will be able to view koitobos peak which is in kenya side and also view some kenya towns in case if the weather is clear ,then there after you will walk back again for 9k to the same camp
Day 5
You will hike for 18kilo meters from mwongo rest camp to a newly constructed camp call dubi camp and spent your second last night .6 days piswa Bushiyi trail is outstanding in this beautiful hike you will go through some small peaks like mubi peak
Day 6
This is the last day of your hike and exciting as you wake up in the morning while your minds are prepared to exit the mountain.the hike is simple and sloppy from dubi camp is 8km to the rest camp call shilonko where you will have lunch and from shilonko to ranger post office (UWA)is 10km your main existing point to your next destination,there after the boda bodas will pick you up and take you to bududa tax park or decide and spent one night at river rine resort
REQUIREMENT FOR MOUNT ELGON HIKE
- Good hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Body cream
- Water or juice
- Snacks
- Rain jackets
- Hiking pans
- Extra clothes
- Head torch
- Extra battery
- Cameras
- Power bank