Overview

This 6-day adventure combines scenic exploration of the stunning Sipi Falls and a challenging trek to the summit of Mount Elgon. The safari offers breathtaking waterfalls, cultural encounters with the Bagisu people, and an exhilarating hike to Wagagai Peak in Mount Elgon National Park. It is perfect for adventure lovers, hikers, and travelers seeking dramatic landscapes and authentic cultural experiences in Eastern Uganda.

Day 01 :

Transfer to Kapchorwa – Sipi Falls

After breakfast, depart from Kampala heading to Kapchorwa district in eastern Uganda. Enjoy scenic countryside views en route with a lunch stop in Mbale.

Continue to Sipi for relaxation at the lodge overlooking the magnificent waterfalls located on the slopes of Mount Elgon near the Kenya border.

Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge

Day 02 :

Explore Sipi Falls & Cultural Experience

Today you will explore the beautiful Sipi Falls through guided hikes to the three waterfalls or village walks around Sipi.

Learn about the culture of the Bagisu (Bamasaba) people who inhabit the region. Discover their traditions including the famous Imbalu circumcision ritual held every two years in August, as well as their local language (Lugisu) and farming lifestyle on the mountain slopes.

Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge

Day 03 :

Transfer to Budadiri/Bumasola – Begin Mount Elgon Trek

After breakfast, transfer to the trailhead at Budadiri/Bumasola on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Begin the ascent through hillside communities and into the national park.

The trail features the famous “Wall of Death,” a steep section equipped with ladders, ramps, and boardwalks constructed by park authorities. The first day is strenuous, ending with overnight camping at Mude Caves Camp.

Altitude: 1,770m – 3,500m
Accommodation: Camping at Mude Caves Camp

Day 04 :

Summit Wagagai Peak & Return to Camp

Depart early for the hike to Wagagai Peak (4,321m), the highest point of Mount Elgon’s caldera rim. The trek offers spectacular views across Kenya and the vast caldera plains dotted with crater lakes.

After reaching the summit, descend back to Mude Caves Camp for rest and exploration of the surrounding alpine landscapes.

Altitude: 3,500m – 4,321m – 3,500m
Accommodation: Camping

Day 05 :

Descend to Budadiri & Return to Lodge

Descend from the mountain back to Bumasola/Budadiri where your driver will pick you up and transfer you back to Sipi for a hot shower, hearty meal, and relaxation after the trek.

Accommodation: Sipi River Lodge

Day 06 :

Return to Kampala via Jinja

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Kampala via Jinja. En route, stop for lunch at the scenic Sezibwa Falls before arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon.