Begin your trek after breakfast, registering with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers at the Bushiyi Trailhead. Meet your porters and cook before ascending through lush montane forest. Stop at Shiloko Camp for lunch before continuing to Dubi Camp. The trail covers approximately 12 km and takes 6–7 hours, passing scenic forest trails and river valleys. Arrive at camp to relax and enjoy a well-earned dinner.

Hiking Distance: 12 km

Duration: 6–7 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Dubi Camp (tented camping)

Start early with breakfast and hike through heather zones and alpine meadows to Wagagai Peak, the highest point of Mount Elgon. Enjoy sweeping views across the Uganda-Kenya border and the caldera rim before retracing your steps to camp. This day is challenging, covering 18 km round trip over 8–10 hours, but rewards you with breathtaking landscapes and a sense of achievement. Evening at camp for dinner and rest.

Hiking Distance: 18 km

Duration: 8–10 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Dubi or Shiloko Camp

After breakfast, begin the descent through lush forests, arriving at Bushiyi Village. Transfer by local boda boda to Sipi River Lodge for a hot lunch and rest. Spend the afternoon exploring the Sipi Falls area or relaxing at the lodge. This easier day allows your body to recover while still enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Hiking Distance: 12 km

Duration: 4–5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Home of Friends Guesthouse or similar

After breakfast, travel back to Entebbe. Optional sightseeing or shopping in Jinja can be arranged depending on your schedule. Arrive in Entebbe to conclude your Mount Elgon trekking adventure, bringing home memories of Uganda’s untouched mountain landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast