| Tour Name: |
Hiking Safari on Mount Elgon |
| Itinerary: |
Hiking Safari on Mount Elgon |
| Duration: |
9 Days |
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to Victoria Hotel; a hotel with country style building overlooking Lake Victoria - the second largest fresh water lake in the world. If you arrive early, you can have an optional visit to the Zoo and the Botanical gardens of Entebbe.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Victoria Hotel (BB).
Day 2
After breakfast, depart by road for Jinja via Kampala Uganda's capital city. From its humble beginning to present day, old Kampala hill has extended to sit on more than ten hills. Continue having a stop over at Mabira Forest for an interesting forest walk; here you will be able to see the primates, birds and butterflies. You will continue to the source of the Nile. This is a spot where John Speke first discovered the source of the Nile River. You will continue to Jinja Nile Resort/Sunset hotel where you will be staying. In the early evening, you will relax by the side of the swimming should you wish or go to Bujagali Falls where different cultural activities take place like Acrobatic, Dances, waterfalls.
Overnight at Jinja Nile Resort/Sun set Hotel (FB).
Day 3
Jinja is popularly known as the industrial Centre. It is Jinja that harbours the Hydro Electric Power station that serves the county's population with its electricity requirements. A visit to the source of Victoria Nile and the Bujagali Falls makes your day. After lunch, continue to Mbale - the 3rd largest city in Uganda. Situated along a low ridge at the foot of a volcanic mountain - Mt. Nkokonjeru, which is part of the waterfalls, combined with the evergreen cultivated slope forms a very attractive background that captures your attention.
Overnight at the Mt. Elgon Hotel/Wash and Wills hotel (FB).
Day 4
After breakfast, you will depart for Mt Elgon National Park in Eastern Mbale. Check in at Lacam Lodge and have lunch before taking a late afternoon hike to the falls.
Overnight at Lacam Lodge (FB)
Day 5
Take breakfast and then resume the hike following the Kapkwata Trail. A scenic hike through the bamboo, heath and moorland gets you to the Piswa camp at 2850 meters. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the mountains.
Day 6
Trek up to the verge of the calderas through beautiful columns of Lobelia Elgonensis. Visit Hot Springs and Suam Gorge before descending to the hunters cave Camp 3850m
Day 7
Take breakfast and ascend to the top of the calderas to the Wagagai Peak at 4321m. Descend thereafter through the Jackson summit and the Jackson pool to overnight at Mude Camp 3500m.
Day 8
Early morning, descend through the Sasa trail to Budadiri then travel to Mbale town. En route to Kampala for your departure. Have the last Dinner and overnight at either Speke Hotel/Hotel Africana in Kampala
Day 9
The clients may choose to visit places they didn't go to on arrival. This may include the Uganda museum, Kasubi Tombs, National Theatre to buy arts and crafts, and many more with the help of our driver/ guide. But this will depend on your time of departure. Later you will be transferred to the Airport at your convenient time.
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Per Person |
Period |
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01
Jan - 31 Dec 08 |
NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations . We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.
Package Includes :-
-Transport inclusive of fuel.
-Service of an English speaking driver guide.
-Park Fees/Permits where applicable.
-Accommodation based on fullboard.
Package Excludes :-
-Extras i.e Laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc
-Tips to driver guides and porters.
-Air transport and applicable departure taxes.
-Visa.
