6 Days, Mount Elgon and Sipi Falls Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Mbale / Transfer to Mount Elgon

• Morning: Arrive in Mbale from Kampala or Entebbe (approx. 4-5 hours by road).
• Afternoon: Check-in at your lodge near Mount Elgon National Park.
• Evening: Visit Sipi Falls (short hike) for sunset views.
• Overnight: Sipi River Lodge / Lacam Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Hiking & Wildlife Viewing

• Morning: Begin a moderate hike into Mount Elgon National Park (choose a route like Kapkwai Exploration Centre trails).
• Wildlife: Look out for colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, small antelope, and many bird species.
• Afternoon: Picnic lunch in the forest.
• Optional: Visit Tutum Cave or Chebonet Falls.
• Overnight: Same lodge.

Day 3: Full-Day Trek / Cultural Experience

• Option 1: Full-day trek deeper into the park (towards the caldera, if doing a longer hike).
• Option 2: Shorter hike + visit a local Sebei community to learn about traditional practices and coffee farming.
• Evening: Campfire dinner or local cuisine at your lodge.
• Overnight: Same lodge.

Day 4: Summit Push (Optional) or Leisure Exploration

• Adventurous Option: For experienced trekkers, start a 2-day summit trek towards Wagagai Peak (4,321 m) with a ranger guide. Overnight at a mountain hut or campsite.
• Relaxed Option: Enjoy bird watching, cave exploration (Kitum or Kapkwai), or waterfall walks.
• Overnight: Lodge or mountain hut (depending on choice).

Day 5: Return to Kampala / Jinja

• Morning: Drive back to Kampala or continue your adventure to Jinja (for white-water rafting on the Nile).
• Optional Stops: Mabira Forest or tea plantations.
• Evening: Arrival and drop-off.