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4 Days Starting in entebbe and ending in Mount Elgon
Visiting: Mount Elgon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
008
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 30
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-70
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Expeditions, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The 4 Days Mountain Elgon Hiking/Trekking Safari will make you able to Hike the Elgon Mountain and enjoy Splendid views, from Sipi waterfalls, and the caves, among others. You will Leave Kampala for Mount Elgon with your driver guide after a briefing of how the whole tour will be conducted.Mount Elgon is situated in Eastern Uganda on the Ugandan and Kenyan border. The Mountain covers the biggest surface areas of all the extinct volcanoes in the whole world. Mt Elgon is gifted with the most magnificent waterfalls, Eye-catching caves, cliffs and gorges in the entire country.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Explore Mountain Elgon
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Leave for Mount Elgon
Leave Kampala for Mount Elgon with your driver guide after a briefing. Mount Elgon is situated in
Eastern Uganda on the Ugandan and Kenyan border.
The Mountain covers the biggest surface areas of
all the extinct volcanoes in the whole world. Mt Elgon is gifted with the most magnificent waterfalls,
eye-catching caves, cliffs and gorges in the entire country.
Have a stopover in Mbale for lunch. Upon arrival you will take a walk to and around the Sipi falls which
are regarded as Uganda's romantic falls. Return, have diner and overnight. Accommodation options; Sipi
Falls Rest Camp or Sipi River Lodge
Day 2 : Kapkwai Trail
Location: Mount Elgon
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Forest discovery at Kapkwai Trail
Be up so early in the morning, after breakfast; leave the lodge with packed lunch as you embark on
touring the forest.
Visit Kapkwai at the exploration centre and there you could decide to go through the
Mountain Bamboo trail which is 7km long, so take a loop through as you will be able to visit the gorge
and its southern edge and also the gentle river, it is truly a great experience.
Return later and have
Dinner and Overnight. Accommodation options; Sipi Falls Rest Camp or Sipi River Lodge.
Day 3 : Sasa Trail
Location: Mount Elgon
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sasa Trail
After breakfast, proceed for a whole day of hiking through the Sasa trail, here you will be able to clearly
See the moorland as well as the amazing landscapes fr
Day 4 : Nature Walk
Location: Mount Elgon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Nature Walk & Return Trip to Kampala
Take a tasty breakfast thereafter go for a brief forest walk.
Later proceed back to Kampala, having lunch
along the way this will mark the end of this safari.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Meals – Full Board
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Game Drives on Safari
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Travellers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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