BEST OF MOUNT ELGON
8-DAY HIKING ADVENTURE
Overview
Embark on an 8-day hiking adventure through the unspoiled wilderness of Mount Elgon, one of East Africa’s hidden treasures. Explore scenic trails, remote villages, and the stunning landscapes of Uganda’s highlands. This off-the-beaten-path experience is designed for adventurous travelers who want to connect with nature and local culture. Led by expert guides, you’ll trek to hidden waterfalls, through lush forests, and along breathtaking ridgelines, while staying in a comfortable accommodation in Kapchorwa.
Highlights
8-day hiking adventure on Mount Elgon, including the Mosopisiek Trail, Kapchorwa-Benet Trail and Sipi Falls hike.
Experience authentic Ugandan culture with village visits and traditional activities like bamboo basket weaving.
Enjoy delicious organic meals and relax in a cosy accommodation with spectacular mountain views.
What’s Included
Accommodation for 7 nights, including stays in Entebbe and Kapchorwa.
All meals on location (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Experienced local guides trained in first aid.
Guided hikes and cultural experiences.
Photos and videos of your experience.
What’s Not Included
International flights, visas, and vaccinations.
Meals and drinks during transfers and in Entebbe.
Additional drinks and optional activities such as relaxation massage.
Departure & Return
Departure point: Home of Friends Guesthouse, Kapchorwa. Pickup available from Entebbe or Kampala upon request.
Departure time: 4pm on the first day.
Return details: Returns to the original departure point.
“We stayed at Home of Friends for 4 weeks and it we enjoyed ever second of it. Surroundings are amazing, staff is friendly and extremely polite, accommodation is cosy, food is delicious. ”
Additional information
Minimum group size: 4 people.
Suitable for moderate fitness levels.
Percentage of proceeds to empowerment of crafts women.
Optional 4-day Wagagai Peak extension available.
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More about Mount Elgon
Mount Elgon is a solitary volcanic mountain on the border of Uganda and Kenya. The peak of the mountain ‘Wagagai’ lies at an altitude of 4,321 meters above sea level. The Ugandan side of Mount Elgon is famous for its Arabica coffee and for being a hotbed of long-distance running talent.
Mount Elgon is inhabited by various tribes, the ‘Sabiny’ being the largest with a population of 330,000. Other tribes are the ‘Bagisu’ on the Western side, Mosopisiek in the highlands of Kween District and the Sabaot on the Kenyan side. The region’s central and administrative headquarters is Kapchorwa which means ‘Home of Friends’ in the local Kupsapiiny language.
Mount Elgon is blessed with fertile soils, green rolling hills and, as the touristic map on this page points out, an abundance of waterfalls, caves and amazing viewpoints. The commonly known tourist spot in the area is Sipi Falls, but in recent years more tourists are discovering the equally / more beautiful areas around Kapchorwa Town and in Kween District. These areas are certainly more off-the-beaten track and less tourstic, with plenty of attractive trails and a healthier and more indigenous lifestyle.
Our favorite area is Benet subcounty, in the higher belts of Kween District. This is where the Mosopisiek live, a tribe of former hunter-gatherers. The Mosopisiek, a sub-tribe of only 15,000 people, happen to be the (grand)mothers and (grand)fathers of Kapchorwa’s Olympic and World running champions: Joshua Cheptegei, Victor Kiplangat, Peruth Chemutai and Jacob Kiplimo all share the same genes. Up to today, foods from the forest form the diet of the people here: various types of greens, mushrooms, bamboo and wild berries are the secret behind the strength and resistance of these humble and interesting mountain people.
On our Mosopisiek trail, developed in conjunction with our native guides and the Mosopisiek Community, you will experience a traditional African lifestyle: crafting bamboo baskets, elder storytelling and the name giving ceremony are the favorite activities of the handful of visitors that have gone before you.
Other hikes in this 8-day package, such as the Kapchorwa Wilderness trail, Kapchorwa Nature Walk and the Sipi Falls hike, take you to other beautiful parts of this green and fertile mountain. Yes, extremely fertile: Mount Elgon is also known as the food basket of Uganda:)
YOUR HOSTS
Last, but not least, we would like to introduce some of your hosts to you:
