4 Days
Mt Elgon Trekking
- Kenya
Hiking Mount Elgon takes you to one of the best places for mountain climbing and hiking. This also allows you to explore Mount Elgon National Park. This is a short but rewarding hike up Mount Elgon standing at 4321 metres. It is the fifth-highest mountain in East Africa with well-established trails. Mt Elgon National Park is home to a variety of wildlife such as buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, spotted hyena, elephant, oribi, and leopards among others as well as more than 250 bird species.
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Itinerary
Day 1
BUNDARI VILLAGE
Leave Bundari village after breakfast and hike for 13kms to sasa River camp
(2800m) through the rich highlands. Dinner and over night at the camp.
Day 2
MADE CARE CAMP
After an early breakfast like for 5km to made care camp for lunch. Explore these ancient cares once used as hide out in tribe wars Dinner and overnight at the camp
Day 3
WAGAGAI
Leave after breakfast after breakfast and hike up to Wagagai(4300m) and the Jackson summit which are lower than Wagagai (4200).
Descend to sasa River for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
BUDANDAN VILLAGE
Descend the last bit of the mountain to Budandan village where the trip ends. An optional of an extra day to visit the hot springs and the caidera is advisable.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
- Personal clothing and equipment Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Assist on Visa Application and processing Upon request
- International Flights upon request
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