Duration
6-Day
Accra, Uganda
6-Day Mt Elgon Climbing Safari -Sasa Trail
Overview
Mt Elgon is located in Eastern Uganda on the Uganda-Kenya border. An extinct volcano, it is East Africa's oldest volcanic mountain with the broadest volcanic base in the world. Enjoy the montane forest, alpine vegetation, caves, cliffs, caldera, rivers, waterfalls, animals, and over 300 species of birds. Elgon as an exciting mountain to climb because it requires no technical hiking experience to reach the top and offers a milder climate, lower elevation, as well as much more reasonable prices.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Mbale (City), Mt Elgon, Wagagai Peak (Mt Elgon)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
Accommodation
Mbale Resort Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Mbale (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,200 USD
$1,854 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,200 USD
$1,854 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$2,200 USD
$1,854 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 2 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Mbale (City)
Day 2-3
Mt Elgon
Day 4
Wagagai Peak (Mt Elgon)
Day 5
Mbale (City)
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 6)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Mbale Resort Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Mbale (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Mt Elgon – All Meals Included
Mt Elgon – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget camping Wagagai Peak (Mt Elgon) – All Meals Included
Wagagai Peak (Mt Elgon) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Mbale Resort Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Mbale (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Entebbe to Mbale
You will travel to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) office in Mbale, going through Jinja and Tirinyi. You will spend the night in Mbale to ensure early departure to Budadiri the next day to start the hike. You will have a briefing and introduction to the guides and chefs. Mid-range hotel located in Mbale (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mbale (City) Stay: Mbale Resort Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Mbale (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Bumasola to Sasa River Camp
You will be transported 7km from Budadiri (1,250m asl) to Bumasola passing through and stopping just above the community at 1,770m asl. The hike starts from Bumasola with a 3km walk through the community which offers a glimpse of the agricultural and cultural aspects of the community before reaching the boundaries of Mt. Elgon National Park. You will climb ladders nicknamed ‘wall of death’ and reach a cliff. You will then enter the montane forest zone and walk for 5km to Sasa River Camp standing at 2,900m asl. The montane forest zone offers chances of seeing the black and white colobus monkey, blue monkeys, and a variety of birds endemic to the mountain. On arrival at Sasa River Camp you will be served tea/coffee, plus lunch. You can take a tour around the camp. You will spend the night at Sasa River Camp before campfire and dinner in the evening. This day is for rest and acclimatization before hiking to Mude Cave Camp the following day. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Elgon Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Sasa Camp to Mude Cave Camp
After a late breakfast, you will hike for 5km through bamboo forest and heather zone to reach Mude camp. This section has a lot of beautiful flowers and some very steep ascents. At Mude, you will be served late lunch and tea. Camp will be set up to ensure that you settle in early, have dinner and go to sleep early in preparation for the summit the next day. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Elgon Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Mude Cave Camp to Wagagai Peak
This is summit day! As you ascend to Wagagai, the attractions on the way to the summit include, the Jackson pool, land forms such as craters, Saum gorge, volcanic plugs, Simu valley, crater rim, peaks notably Jackson table & peak (4,165m asl), the Kenya peaks (Sudek - 4,302m on Kenya Uganda border & Koitobos 4,222m in Kenya) There may be a chance to see the civet cats, jackals, bush bucks and duikers. You will also see afro alpine plants that include the everlasting flowers, lobelia elgonesis, spine globes, heather species, endemic juniper and oleo species. Once you reach Wagagai, the highest peak on Mt. Elgon standing at 4,321m, you will have conquered the Mountain with the world’s largest mountain caldera. Congratulations! You will then descend to Mude to camp for your last night on the mountain. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Wagagai Peak (Mt Elgon) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Mude Cave Camp to Bumasola-Mbale
After an early breakfast, you will start to descend off the mountain via Sasa Patrol hut where you will register your exit and hike down to Sasa river camp. You will pass through the heather zone then bamboo forest and montane zone to reach the Mudange cliffs (Wall of Death) The hike will end in Bumasola where it all started. You will transfer to Mbale from UWA Budadiri office after receiving your certificate of conquest of Mt Elgon. In Mbale you will check into a hotel for a much-needed hot shower, dinner and rest after a brief campfire. Mid-range hotel located in Mbale (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mbale (City) Stay: Mbale Resort Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Mbale (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Return to Entebbe
After a restful night you will embark on a return journey to Entebbe. Your tour ends here. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Porterage
Climbing gear
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
Rescue fee
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Sunset Adventures
5.0 operator rating
11 reviews
Sunset Adventures is a specialist Ugandan tour operator founded in 2018 that offers safaris into Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. We are dedicated to sharing experiences and creating memories with our guests by showcasing the beauty of our country and its neighbors. The company is fully licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board and the local government of Uganda. We design memorable and exciting safaris tailored to your preferences.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
USAGA, UTB, UWA & ESTOA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great experience
Great agency! Had an amazing experience with Emmanuel in the Murchison park. Felt safe at all times as a solo female traveler. Very fair price. Definitely recommend
Rihab Rabbaj · Belgium
Highly professional and client-focused top-notch service, safety, and comfort.
I recently had the pleasure of traveling with Sunset Adventures, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their professionalism and commitment to being time-conscious were evident throughout the trip. They truly have their client's best interests at heart, providing high-class service standards at every turn. Sunset Adventures collaborates with top-tier service providers to ensure that every aspect of your trip is of the highest quality. The vehicles and transport services were comfortable and reliable, the hotels were superb, and the restaurants chosen for us were delightful. They take excellent care of their clients, prioritizing safety, comfort, and good service. With Sunset Adventures, you can receive great value for your money. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to enjoy a seamless and memorable travel experience.
Sylvia Nsobya · Uganda
It was an enjoyable trip for me,, all the expectations made. The game drive was very swift and rewar
The tour guide was very reliable and accepts feedback. I had a very good experience
Ruth Nannyunja · Uganda
I had the best trip of 2023 with them
My Lake bunyonyi trip 2023 I had great time, I learnt alot, The boat ride, the zip lining, the game drive.....it was an amazing experience. Time management👌🏾 I recommend sunset adventures incase you'd like to explore and enjoy the beauty of this world
Kanyerezi Ismail · Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Mbale Resort Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Mbale (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Sunset Adventures , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Sunset Adventures .
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