4 days Mount Elgon & Sipi falls safari:
Take a visit to the magnificent attractions of Mount Elgon and the Sipi falls, situated within the eastern region on the Uganda-Kenya border. Elgon, an extinct shield Volcano stands at over 4321 meters above sea level, and the Mount Elgon National Park is home to waterfalls, several wildlife species such as elephants, buffaloes, black and white colobus monkeys, over 300 species of birds including the endangered Lammergeyer, fauna species and breathtaking peaks.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hike Mount Elgon.
- Hike to the spectacular Sipi falls.
- Several wildlife & Bird species en-route.
- Optional: Ziplining @ Mabira forest.
- Optional: Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, whitewater rafting, quad biking & Horse riding.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Mount Elgon National Park / Optional activities.
Day 2: Hike to the peaks of Mount Elgon.
Day 3: Sipi falls Hike.
Day 4: Optional activities / Return to Kampala.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Mount Elgon National Park
Depart for your journey to Mount Elgon National Park, with the first stopover at Mabira Forest, for an optional Zip lining adventure through the forest canopies with views of primates like the grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons and vervet monkeys, as well as several bird species. Continue through Jinja for lunch and later continue to Mountain Elgon Park. Transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.(LD)
Day 2: Hiking Mount Elgon
After Breakfast, transfer to the Park Hq for briefing and preparations for your hike to the lush Mount Elgon. You will start the hike at the trailhead, through montane and Bamboo forest vegetation zones. Have the opportunity to view primates, exceptional tree species, birds, Caves and waterfalls. Enjoy beautiful views of the Peaks at a distance. Later, Return to the Lodge (FB).
Day 3: Sipi falls Hike
This day, transfer to the trailhead with your packed lunch, walking stick and hiking gear for your 4-5 hours’ hike to the magnificent Sipi falls, with 3 popular waterfalls – stretching 100 meters, 85 meters and 75 meters consecutively. The hikes involve transversing Arabica coffee plantations, banana gardens, villages and the countryside. Later, Return to the Lodge (FB)
Day 4: Optional activities in Jinja / Departure
After breakfast, depart for your return journey. Have a stopover in Jinja to visit the Source of the Nile.
Other Optional activities include Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, whitewater rafting, quad biking & Horse riding. After, depart for Kampala, arriving in the evening. Transfer to your residence (HB)
END OF SAFARI
