Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
To Sipi falls
To Sipi falls
Having been picked up from the airport the previous day, we set off for Kapchorwa district after breakfast where Sipi River Lodge is located. Sipi falls is a series of three waterfalls in Eastern Uganda. The waterfalls lie on the edge of Mount Elgon National Park near the Kenyan border, have lunch in Mbale and drive to the lodge where you can relax.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
In Sipi Falls
In Sipi Falls
On this day you have a variety of activities to choose from i.e hike to the Sipi water falls or guided walks around the Sipi village and learn about the culture of the people. The people in this area are called the Bagisu who speak a dialect of the Lumasaba language called Lugisu, which is fully understandable by other dialects, and is also understood by the Bukusu. The Bagisu or Bamasaba undergo a circumcision ritual called the Imbalu. The ritual is held every two years during August.
- Main Destination:
- Sipi Falls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
To Budadiri/Bumasola
To Budadiri/Bumasola
This trip is for those people short on time. After a night at the lodge we drive you to the trail head at Budadiri / Bumasola, and from there you start your ascent.
The first stretch on the trailhead snakes up through the hillside communities above Budadiri. Ascending further, the trail enters the National Park and straight away climbs the Wall of Death! Although conjuring horrifying images, this is simply a steep section where UWA has constructed a series of ladders, ramps and boardwalks through the cliffs
A strenuous first day leaves you to rest and make camp at Mude caves camp. (1770m – 3500m).
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mude Cave Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
To summit of Wagagai
To summit of Wagagai
On the second day you leave the camp for the summit at Wagagai and then back to the camp. (3500m – 4321m – 3500m) The Wagagai peak is the unobvious high point of the Caldera, the edge of the crater rim and requires walking a few km around the rim with spectacular views out towards Kenya and across the expansive, echoey plains of the Caldera. The walk back to Maude camp is fairly short allowing the opportunity to soak up the peaceful atmosphere and explore lake pools dotted around the hill.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Mude Cave Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Head Back to Budadiri/Bumasola
Head Back to Budadiri/Bumasola
On day 3 you head back to Bumasola after reaching the peak of Mount Elgon called The Summit of Wagagai where we will pick you up and drive you back to the sipi River lodge for a hot shower some heaty food and a well deserved drink for having hiked to the top of the mountain.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Elgon
- Accommodation:
- Sipi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Jinja Rafting base
Jinja Rafting base
Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Jinja rafting base. A tour to the nile will take you through another life of adventure. In jinja, one would opt for white water rafting, bungee jump, horseback safaris, quad biking as well as village visits. All the above can be arranged.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Explorers River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
White water rafting
White water rafting
On arrival at the rafting base, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow rafters and guides while enjoying a tea or coffee with our delicious rafting breakfast. Rafting is a physical activity so make sure you eat up.
After an initial briefing, you will be fitted out with life jackets and helmets before heading off down river to the start point. Once down at the river’s edge, you will receive a detailed safety briefing,
As the river meanders through beautiful scenery, we guide the rafts into the mighty challenges of some of the biggest and safest white water rafting in the world. We stop before all the rapids to explain to you the planned route through so as to ensure maximum fun and safety. If at any time you feel you would prefer to join the safety boat or where possible, walk around and then rejoin the raft, this is absolutely fine. Calm stretches of water separate the rapids – perfect for getting your breath back, taking a swim and enjoying the scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Nile River
- Accommodation:
- Explorers River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
To Kampala/Entebbe airport
To Kampala/Entebbe airport
Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala/Entebbe airport from Jinja in the eastern part of uganda. You will have a stop over at the Sezibwa falls for lunch before arriving in Kampala/Entebbe Airport in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
