Duration
14-Day
Accra, Uganda
14-Day Uganda Mountain Hiking Challenge with Safari
Overview
The 14 Days Uganda mountain hiking challenge with a safari will offer you unforgettable experience in the mount Elgon, with greatest caldera at 4,321m asl and summiting Margherita peak at 5,109m asl in the Rwenzori mountains national park. The savannah plains of Pian Upe game reserve and Murchison falls will definitely redefine your African safari experience immersing in the diverse culture blending with the natural biodiversity.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Mt Elgon, Sipi Falls, Pian Upe WR
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives & mountain climbing
Accommodation
Riverine Resort Bududa - Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Mt Elgon – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$5,519 USD
$4,519 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$5,519 USD
$4,519 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$5,519 USD
$4,519 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 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Mt Elgon
Day 4
Sipi Falls (Highlight)
Day 5
Pian Upe WR
Day 6-7
Murchison Falls NP
Day 8-11
Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 12
Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley)
Day 13
Kasese (Town)
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 14)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes mountain huts and camping.
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
Activities: game drives & mountain climbing
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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
Riverine Resort Bududa
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Mt Elgon – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Mt Elgon – All Meals Included
Mt Elgon – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Sipi Falls Resort Budget hotel at Sipi Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
Budget hotel at Sipi Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Gracious Palace Hotel Budget hotel outside Pian Upe WR – All Meals Included
Budget hotel outside Pian Upe WR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Red Chilli Rest Camp
Budget lodge inside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Nyabitaba Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Elena Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
Budget mountain hut in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Sandton Hotel Kasese
Mid-range hotel in Kasese (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
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
Transfer to Mount Elgon
After being welcomed and received by our guide driver at the airport or hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, You will embark on a transfer to Mbale, a home of the Mount Elgon national park to prepare for your hiking experience. The drive from Entebbe to Mbale takes 5-7 hours depending on the traffic. Dinner and overnight in Mbale Suggested accommodations: Budget: Riverine Resort Mid range: Mbale Travellers Inn Luxury: Mount Elgon Hotel, Mbale Resort Hotel Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mt Elgon Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Elgon Stay: Riverine Resort Bududa Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Mt Elgon Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Bushiyi gate 1900m asl, Shiloko camp 2600m asl Dube camp 3600m asl
Wake up from your hotel near Bushiyi trail gate and have an early morning breakfast before checking out from your accommodation ready for the 3 days Mount Elgon hike to summit Wagagai peak 4,321m asl from Uganda. Your driver guide will drive you upwards towards Bushiyi gate a distance of 3-5 Kms before proceeding on a boda boda ride to the starting point at Bushiyi gate depending on the weather. Arrive, register and meet the porters, chef, ranger guides, the team going to make your adventure memorable and enjoyable. Bushiyi gate is at 1900m a.s.l. After briefing, trek for about 4 hours to the first camp at Shiloko 2600m for your lunch break and Coffee. After, Lunch, we shall pass through the forest steepest parts of this trail but once it’s completed, it gets easier and relaxed to the overnight camp Dube camp. The chef and the porters will make sure you will have enough fire to warm yourselves as the chef is preparing his favorite dinner recipe for you as the night retires. 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
Dube camp 3600m asl to Wagagai peak 4321m asl descend to Bube camp 3600m asl or Shiloko camp
After Early morning breakfast, we shall start the hike from the camp through the heather zones, giant lobelia zones, breathtaking landscapes and endless mountain ranges stretching beyond the borders of Uganda and Kenya. The hike will take approximately 4 hours at 6kms walk to the summit 4,321m. At this point, you shall view several other peaks of Koitabos 4222m, Sudek 4302m, Mubiyi peak 4221m. After the summit, you shall descend down back the camp for late lunch and later we descend down to the Shiloko camp for our overnight and closer to the Exit on the Day 3 of our trek. Descending down to the lower camp is steep and this will take more time to arrive to the lower camp, on arrival you will enter in tents and change to whom clothes as the porters arranges the camp fires for you and dinner served and overnight. 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
Dube camp 3600m asl to Bushiyi gate proceed to Sipi Falls
After Early Morning Breakfast, we shall pack and walk down to the exit at Bushiyi gate which will take about 3-4 hours depending on the trail’s conditions and which camp you spend the night. On arrival, you will be awarded with the certificates for accomplishing the 3 days Mount Elgon summit. You will be picked by your driver guide for transfer to Sipi falls or prepare to get on Motor cycle taking you back to your safari car depending on the weather conditions Have an evening nature walk to Sipi falls and abseil down the 100m waterfall before returning to your lodge for an overnight. Dinner and overnight in Sipi Suggested accommodations Budget: Sipi Falls Lodge, Home of friends Guesthouse Mid range: Sipi River Lodge, Sipi Valley Resort. Budget hotel located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Sipi Falls (Highlight) Stay: Sipi Falls Resort Budget hotel located at Sipi Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Early morning transfer to Pian Upe wildlife reserve for a morning game drive
Have a morning game drive in Pian Upe Wildlife reserve to explore the vast savannah and landscape with the mountains surrounding the park till the afternoon. Have a hot lunch or packed lunch with an afternoon rest and proceed on your way to Murchison falls national park for an overnight in Lira. Dinner and overnight in Lira Suggested accommodations: Budget: Gracious Hotel Mid range: Armaflex Hotel Lira, Lillian towers hotel Luxury: Hotel Komar Lira. Budget hotel located outside Pian Upe WR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Stay: Gracious Palace Hotel Budget hotel located outside Pian Upe WR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Transfer from Lira to Murchison falls national park
Check out from your hotel and continue your journey to Murchison falls national park via Kamdini through to Karuma then Murchison falls national park. Dinner and overnight in Murchison falls national park Suggested accommodations: Budget: Red chilli rest camp, Hornbill lodge Mid range: Murchison River Lodge Luxury: Sambiya River lodge, Pakuba safari lodgge. Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Red Chilli Rest Camp Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Game drive in Murchison falls national park
Have breakfast by 6am and thereafter proceed to the wilderness in search of the early morning raisers, the morning game drive starts at about 6:30am, look out for animals such as; the giraffes, lions, hyenas, water bucks, elephants, buffalos, antelopes- many species of birds such as; egrets, ibis, shoebill stock, marabou stock, king fisher, egrets to mention but a few. As you have your game drive, you may relax and have a picnic on the river bank as you listen to the groans of the Hippos. After the game drive, you will transfer to the lodge and enjoy your lunch either way you may take packed lunch with as you prepare to have an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This cruise is spectacular as it allows you to get up close to the aquatic animals such as; the hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, buffalos, elephants and bird life. Return and proceed to the top of water falls for the strongest world water falls experience. Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Red Chilli Rest Camp Budget lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Transfer to Kasese
Check out of Murchison falls national park and transfer to Kasese town through Fort portal for an overnight. Dinner and overnight in Kasese town Suggested accommodation Options: Budget: Kanamba Invent Hotel Moderate: Ngabu Hotel, Sandton Hotel Kasese Luxury: Hotel Margherita, Snow Heights lodge. Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Sandton Hotel Kasese Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Transfer to Mihunga gate 1651m asl-Nyabitaba camp 2651m asl
The 7 Days Rwenzori hiking Via the Central Circuit Trail starts at the Rwenzori Mountains National park Mihunga gate at about 1.615m Asl. Your Bujuku Ecotours driver guide will drive you to Mihunga for the trip briefing and organising your equipment. The trail begins by passing through farmland to the park boundary beyond which it follows a thick forest along the Mubuku River, crossing its Mahoma River tributary before starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ridge to reach Nyabitaba hut. During this part of the trip you may hear chimpanzee and see black and white colobus, blue monkey and the brilliantly coloured Rwenzori turraco. Hike duration: 6 -7 hours. Elevation height: 1,036m Distance: 7km. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Nyabitaba Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Nyabitaba camp 2651m asl to John matte camp 3505m asl
From Nyabitaba follow the trail that drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below the confluence of the Mubuku and Bujuku rivers. Passing through the bamboo forest, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rock. From the Nyamuleju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and Mount Speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach John Matte Hut after passing through the tiring bog, for dinner and overnight at the hut. Hike duration: 7 – 8 hours. Elevation height: 854m Distance: 11km. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
John matte 3505m asl to Elena camp 4541m asl
From John Matte Hut the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower Bigo Bog, the home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock, the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze below. The upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku Lake, with views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the West. Continue to the Omukendeghe shelter for a rest before continuing through the Bujuku valley bog left of Lake Bujuku. Climb westwards towards Elena hut crossing the route to Kitandara camp from Bujuku camp. Here you will enter the Afro alpine zone climbing through rocky sections before reaching the cold Elena camp at 4,505m asl for an overnight. Duration: 6-7 hours 8.2 km Elevation gain: 1,091M. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Elena Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Elena hut 4505m als to Margherita peak 5109m asl back to John matte 3505m asl
Early morning, attempt climbing the highest peak, Margherita of Mount Stanley. To reach the summit of Margherita, the climb takes about 4 -5 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain covering a distance of 2.5km to 3.5km. This tough walk takes you over three glaciers, slippery rock, ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Climbing on to the glaciers, cross the Stanley Plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and coolly weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzori mountains. The Descend from Margherita peak back to Elena Hut will take you about 2-3hours. Distance: 3km After your lunch at Elena hut, descend to the Scott-Elliot pass (4372m asl.), where there are spectacular views of Bujuku Lake and Mount Speke. Continue your descend to the Bujuku valley and proceed down to John Matte camp for an overnight. Descend duration: 3 – 4 hours. Distance: 2.7km. Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley) Stay: John Matte Hut Budget mountain hut located in Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Descend John matte to Nabitaba and exit Mihunga Gate
Continue descending Nyabitaba Camp and complete your trek by the evening to Mihunga gate a distance of 7km to end your 7 days Rwenzori Margherita peak summit trip. Descent duration: 7 – 8 hours Dinner and overnight in Kasese town Suggested accommodation Options: Budget: Gators Paradise resort (with swimming pool in Kasese town) Moderate: Marafiki safari Lodge, Kikorongo safari Lodge (with swimming pool near Queen Elizabeth national park). Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kasese (Town) Stay: Sandton Hotel Kasese Mid-range hotel located in Kasese (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
Transfer to Entebbe international Airport
After breakfast at your hotel in Kasese, you will check out of your accommodation and embark on a 8-9 hour drive to Entebbe You will drive through the countryside of Uganda, traversing the green lush and scenic landscapes, have enroute hot lunch as you proceed to the airport or booked lodge in Entebbe or Kampala. This marks the end of your 14 days trip. 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
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)
Excluded
Rescue fee
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
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
Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel
4.9 operator rating
15 reviews
Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel Ltd is a Uganda Tour Operator that offers the best budget safaris and Luxury East Africa safaris i.e; Uganda, Rwanda safari packages & custom holiday packages with Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking, Mountain climbing, Birding excursions, Game drives, Boat cruises, sightseeing & hotels activities, Wildlife safaris, visa processing, guiding and Airport transfers.
Office In
Uganda
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Congo (DRC), 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
5.0/5Johnson our guide was an exceptional human being who took pride in showing us his country.
Johnson was our guide and driver for our 12 days in Uganda. I had asked for specific activities for all our days. This was my 3rd time in Uganda. He helped plan every day, so it was full and exciting. Our days were planned to the maximum. I wanted to hike, explore the mountain trails, eat local fruits, visit my friends in Kasese and make a trip to the local hospital to visit a small child we support. Our 3 days of safari trips were wonderful. He even accommodated me when I asked if we could share our jeep with children we support. One morning on the way to Queen Elizabeth NP there was a man with his stranded motor bike standing on the side of the road. Johnson stopped and asked if he was OK. He told us it was not safe standing alone on the road near the QENP area. He offered to give the man enough gasoline to get him into town to the station. Many persons might not have stopped. I was very impressed with his willingness to help this person. He even offered to pay a bill for me because I did not have the correct amount. I cannot tell you how much I was impressed with this young man. I plan to see him for my next trip back to Uganda.
Bev Cavera · United States
Very good quality of the service for reasonable price including security.
Excelent team and professional guides. Friendly people. Well managed. Clear communication and correct deal. Fast, faultless and flexible organisation and arrangement. We did a trek in January 2024 in Rwenzori mountains, started from Kasanzi region through camps of Kasanzi, Bekambo, Lami, John Maata hut, Elena hut to Margherita peak, then back to John Maata hut through Irene lake hut and out of the park along the Central cirquit, Bujuku and Mubuku river with lunch in Nyabitaba hut. 7 days, 6 nights in the mountains. We had 2 guides, cooks, porters and 2 rangers. Vladi, Czechia.
Vladimir · Czech Republic
Fantastic
Had a fantastic time climbing Margherita Peak! Polite, Knowledgeable, well-organized team. Hope to be back!
Raphael · United Kingdom
Incredible, amazing, professional
Reliable, great communication, incredible people, so kind, everything was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!!!!
Katby · United States
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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?
Riverine Resort Bududa - Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Mt Elgon – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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 Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel , 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.
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