5 Days Mount Elgon Trekking Sipi Trail

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Explore the breathtaking Sipi Trail, renowned for its panoramic vistas and rich biodiversity, offering an unparalleled journey through Mt. Elgon’s majestic terrain. Day 1 begins with a scenic drive from Mbale, passing through Sipi to Kapkway Exploration Center, where your adventure commences. Amidst montane and bamboo forests, you ascend to Tutum Cave Camp at 2667 meters, a hidden gem nestled in the lush foliage. Day 2 unfolds with a trek to Kajeri Camp at 3383 meters, traversing diverse landscapes that captivate with every step. Day 3 descends to Mude Cave Camp at 3500 meters, marking the convergence with the Sasa Trail amidst stunning mountain panoramas. Day 4 beckons with a challenging ascent through moorlands to Wagagai Peak, the crown jewel of Mt. Elgon at 4321 meters, before returning to Mude Camp for a well-deserved rest. Finally, Day 5 winds down as you descend to Budadiri, concluding an unforgettable expedition filled with natural wonders and unforgettable moments on this iconic mountain trail.

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In the morning from Mbale, passing via Sipi, you reach Kapkway Exploration Center, UWA headquarter. After arranging the guide and porters, with food and camping gear, you start walking up to Tutum Cave Camp (2667m) through montane and bamboo forest. Tutum cave is spectacular hidden within the forest. Dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 11 km. Altitude of the day: 900m.
After breakfast proceed the hike to Kajeri Camp (3383m) for dinner overnight. Distance of the day: 17 km. Altitude of the day: 900m.
After breakfast walk sloping down after Muyembe cam to Mude cave Camp (3.500m), where you join the Sasa Trial. Dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 25 km. Altitude of the day: 120 m.
After breakfast you walk through the moorland zone up to the main peak, Wagagai, and return to the Mude campsite for dinner and overnight. Distance of the day: 18 km. Altitude of the day: 820m.
The trekking ends descending to Budadiri, the gate of the national park nearby Mbale.

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