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"Your guides were simply the best. We took the Machame Route and had a marvelous climb. All four of us made the summit with the help of your guides, cooks and porters. We could not have done it so easily without that support."

 MOUNT ELGON

Spectacular scenery is the main attraction for hikers on this oft-neglected and relatively undemanding mountain, but there is also a variety of forest monkeys and small antelope, along with elephant and buffalo. A checklist topping 300 birds includes many species not recorded elsewhere in Uganda.

Other attractions include ancient cave paintings close to the trailhead at Budadiri, and spectacular caves and hot springs within the crater.

SIZE:
1,145 sq km

LOCATION:
Near Mbale on the east border with Kenya.

(Uganda map)

GETTING THERE:
Mbale lies 3-4 hours from Kampala along a good tar road.
The trailhead at Budadiri, 20km from Mbale, is accessible by public transport.
 

WHAT TO DO:
Day walks from Budadiri or within the Mount Elgon Forest Exploration Centre; hikes of four days or longer traverse the peaks.

Well worth visiting is the lovely Sipi Falls.

WHEN TO VISIT:
The lower slopes are fine throughout the year. The drier months (June to August, December to March) are best for hiking.

WHERE TO STAY:
Up-market lodge at Sipi Falls. Midrange hotels in Mbale. Budget lodging at Sipi Falls, Mbale and Budadiri. Within the park, camping only.