5 Days Mount Elgon Hike Via Sasa Trail

Service Description

This is an extraordinary tour and one of the most favorite trek among many adventurers on Mount Elgon in Uganda, the 5 five days’ hiking experience gives hikers enough time to explore the rooftop of Mount Elgon, that is; visiting the rugged beauty of Wagagai Peak (4,321m) and climbing the majestic Masaba Peak (4,152m) and Masaba Table (4,024m) including trekking through breathtaking landscapes, the mount elgon’s different vegetation zones, walking through the world's largest mountain caldera, visiting the hot springs and watching Buffalos leak salty rocks in the caves. Highlights • Breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, the vast Karamoja plains. • Traverse different vegetation zones, including montane forests, lush tropical forests, and swaying bamboo groves • Incredible wildlife: Spot an array of wildlife, including baboons, monkeys, antelopes, and various bird species • Conquer the two great peaks on mount elgon that Masaba/Jackson 4,152m and Wagagai 4,321m. • Enjoy the Trek with confidence along the well-maintained trails with clear walking paths and enjoy improved accommodation options at camps along the trail. • Walk through the World’s Largest Mountain Caldera. • Visit and explore the hot springs • See buffaloes crossing from Kenya’s side of the park to leak salty rocks in the caves. Itinerary • Day 1: 7.1km walk from Elgon Trekkers Base Camp1,720m to Hunwick's Camp (2,882m) for an overnight camping. • Day 2: Climb to Masaba Camp (3,745m) for an overnight camping while exploring montane forests and heather zones. • Day 3: Summit Masaba Table(4,024m), Masaba Summit (4,152m), and reach Wagagai Peak (4,321m), walk through the Caldera up to Kaiyah camp (3,695m) near the hot springs for an overnight camping. • Day 4: Continue to walk on the caldera rim with all mount elgon’s highest points in your sight and descend down to either Mude Cave Camp (3,472m) or Sasa River Camp (2,880m) for an overnight camping. • Day 5: Exit the park through Sasa River camp route. What Is Inclusive • Park Entrance fees (5 days) • Guides (5 days) • Porters (5 days) • Meals (5 days) • Accommodation during the trek