3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour

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3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour

This 3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour (Mabira Forest, Ssezibwa Falls, the Source of the River Nile, and Mount Elgon Hike) takes you through Ssezibwa Falls, a chance to see the Mabira forest and Zip-lining, pass via Jinja to explore the source of the River Nile before heading to the eastern region of Uganda, Mountain Elgon Volcano is 4321 meters high above sea level which makes it one of the highest mountain in Uganda.

What is expected to do on the 3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour

  • Adventure Ssezibwa falls
  • Mabira rainforest
  • Launch cruise to the source of the River Nile
  • Mountain Elgon Volcano hiking

3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Tour Highlights

Detailed 3 Days Mount Elgon Hiking Tour

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Mount Elgon National Park

Early morning departure from Kampala heading for eastern Uganda. Drive past local communities, tea, sugarcane plantations, and colorful fruits along the roadside. Stopover at Ssezibwa Falls for a cultural encounter feel of Uganda. Proceed with your journey to Mbale town located on the foothills of Mountain Elgon. This area has got a captivating heritage and culture. Have lunch in Mbale town and continue to Sipi Village located between beautiful hills and waterfalls. Overnight stay at Sipi Village.

Day 2: Mount Elgon Volcano Hiking.

In the morning after breakfast, go for a hike to Mountain Elgon forest exploration center for guided walks. The same nature walk will provide you with views of regenerating forests, fields of colorful flowers, extensive stands of bamboo, and the chested bee-eater. Two different day hike areas allow you to explore Mountain Elgon’s diverse montane forest. The famous forest exploration center hiking trail loop site can make one enjoy the cool mist at Chebonet falls, Kapkwai cave, the talking tree, and a spectacular viewpoint, which lies just beyond.

A long ‘arm’ of Mountain Elgon bears the Wanale trails loop site. It has vertical cliffs of a ridge and several cascading waterfalls that make a very scenic drive. Look for lapidified wood in the Khauka caves as you enjoy a captivating panoramic view over the plains of Eastern Uganda.

The two-day hiking areas have short walk trails ranging between 3km and 11km that offer a magnificent opportunity to experience Mountain Elgon’s unique plants and wildlife in a short time period. Jungle hiking shoes/boots and rain gear are recommended in addition to extra cells for your torch if you plan to explore the caves. Have a quiet afternoon, relaxing after lunch. Dinner and overnight at the camp on the top of Mount Elgon.

Day 3: Set off from Mount Elgon to Kampala City for departure

You will then depart Sipi falls after breakfast, to visit the source of the River Nile in Jinja. Depart for Kampala and arrive back in the evening.

End of the 3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour

Eastern Uganda Tour

Mount Elgon Hiking Tour Uganda

3 Days Eastern Uganda Tour inclusions and Exclusions

The Tariff Includes

  • Full board accommodation excluding drinks.
  • Ground transportation by 4×4 Safari Land cruiser.
  • English-speaking Driver/Guide.
  • Entrance fees, taxes
  • All activities that have been mentioned directly on the itinerary.

The Tariff Does Not Include:

  • Air ticket.
  • Tourist insurance
  • Entrance visas: 100 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
  • Rwanda Visas are to be acquired before arrival in Uganda.
  • Drinks and tips.
  • Everything is not directly mentioned in the program itinerary.

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