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INTRODUCTION:
Located in Eastern part of Uganda with Kenya border, Mt Elgon (Masaba) is an extinct Volcano with the largest surface area in the world (50 km by 80 km).Its peak is Wagai(4321m ASL).
The Bagisu and the Sabiny who practice circumcision every even year are the inhabitants of the area. June to August and December to
March are the best times to visit the park since this is the dry
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The
park contains varied peculiar attractions of montane forests, bamboo,
giant Lobelia, brilliant species of flowers, birds, bushbuck, antelope,
wild cat, rock hyrax, hyena, caves, craters, gorges, the magnificient
Sipi falls and many more.
DAY
ONE:
Our driver/Guide picks you from your Hotel/residence ready
for a drive to the Eastern part of Uganda. On your way to Jinja
you will see Mabira forest, River Nile, Lake Victoria, tea and sugar
plantations around Lugazi and Kakira. Take Tiriny upgraded highway
to reach Mbale town in one hour's time from Iganga. Lunch break
at Mbale Resort. After lunch, explore the magnificent Sipi falls
and adjoining areas. Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort (classic),
Volcano (classic), Sipi falls rest camp (budget), Kapwai cottages
(budget).
DAY
TWO:
After breakfast with packed lunch and snacks, this day is dedicated
to one day hike where the park guide(s)/Porter(s) are ready to take
you up to the mountain using any of the selected three main trekking
trails. Budadiri Forest exploration centre - Kapkwai and Kapwata
are all places you start to choose to ascend the spectacular mountain.
Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort (classic), Volcano (classic),
Sipi falls rest camp (budget), Kapwai cottages (budget).
DAY
THREE:
Begin the day with breakfast ready to drive back to Kampala.
This is the time you will explore Jinja town and its major attractions
like the source of River Nile, Bujagali falls, Itanda falls, Jinja
Sailing club, Masese fishing village etc. Return to Kampala where
you will be dropped to the point of picking.
NOTE:
Depending on your available number of days and budget, it is possible
to extend your itinerary to cover Nyero early man rock paintings
in Kumi district, or One-day water rafting along River Nile with
Adrift Uganda Ltd.
The
safari package to include:
- Transportation
by a 4 x 4 land cruiser /Omnibus
Park entrance fees.
Entrance fees to Sipi, source of River Nile and Itanda falls.
Mountain hiking fees
Ranger guide and porter's fees
Full board accommodation at your selected hotel/ camp.
Lunches enroute
Driver/Guide subsistence allowance
Government taxes
The package to exclude expenses of personal nature like: drinks,
laundry, tips, telephone, etc.
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Nature Link Safaris on a safari of a lifetime and sample our
beauty and be our Ambassadors.
Nature Link Safaris, Uganda Eco Tourism Safari Company "The quality sustainable tourism company amid the Pearl of Africa" For Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and DRC.
For either classic rates or budget rates about this tour, send us an E-mail from the contacts
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