3 DAYS MOUNT ELGON TREK VIA BUSHIYI TRAIL
MOUNT ELGON NATIONAL PARK AT A GLANCE
Size: 1,121km²
This extinct volcano is one of Uganda’s oldest physical features, first erupting around 24 million years ago.
Mt Elgon national park was once Africa’s highest mountain, far exceeding Kilimanjaro’s current 5,895m.
Millennia of erosion have reduced its height to 4,321m, relegating it to the 4th highest peak in East Africa and 8th on the continent.
Mt Elgon national park is home to two tribes, the Bagisu and the Sabiny, with the marginalized Ndorobos forced to dwell deep within the forest of Benet. The Bagisu, also known as the Bamasaba, consider Mount Elgon to be the embodiment of their founding father Masaba and refer to the mountain by this name.
At 4,000km² Mt. Elgon national park has the largest volcanic base in the world. Located on the Uganda-Kenya border it is also the oldest and largest solitary, volcanic mountain in East Africa. Its vast form,
80km in diameter, rises more than 3,000m above the surrounding plains. The mountain’s cool heights offer respite from the hot plains below, with the higher altitudes providing a refuge for flora and fauna.
Mount Elgon National Park is home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered Lammergeyer. The higher slopes are protected by national parks in Uganda and Kenya, creating an extensive trans-boundary conservation area which has been declared a UNESCO Man & Biosphere Reserve.
A climb on Mt. Elgon’s deserted moorlands unveils a magnificent and uncluttered wilderness without the summit-oriented approach common to many mountains: the ultimate goal on reaching the top of Mt. Elgon is not the final ascent to the 4321m Wagagai Peak, but the descent into the vast 40km² caldera.
This is considered the shortest way to get to the summit within 3 days, 2 nights but it has steep beginning. Once this is dealt with, the rest becomes easy and gentle but intensive. You will set off from Bududa gate on boda boda to Bushiyi Village where the starting point is, it’s 8kms on a motor cycle.
3-Day Bushiyi -Bushiyi Trail
This is considered the shortest way to get to the summit within 3 days, 2 nights but it has a steep beginning. Once this is dealt with, the rest becomes easy and gentle but intensive. You will set off from Bududa, River line Resort on boda boda to Bushiyi Village where the starting point begins.
Day 1: Arrival at the starting point for the registrations, briefing, meet the ranger guides, porters and the cook along Bushiyi trail Village. You will hike for about 6kms to the first camp, Shiloko camp 2600m for a lunch break as you prepare to hike for another 5kms to Dubi camp 3600m for your first night. This hike takes approximately 6-7 hours depending on how you find it, and your strength level.
Day 2: Early in the morning after breakfast, you will embark on a hike to the summit, passing through different viewpoints, moorlands , and a view of Jackson table at the top of the peak. The views here are stunning.
You then proceed to the Wagagai Peak, walking along the opposite side of the Caldera rim. It’s 5km to the peak and Approximately 5 kms back for your late lunch before you proceed to Shiloko camp which is for your second night close to the exit on the last day making a total of 10kms km. After touring, you will descend back to Either Dubi camp or Shiloko camp depending on how you will feel.
Day 3: After your early breakfast, you shall exit the park by descending back to to Bushiyi Village in Bududa village where you will be picked up by boda bodas transferring you to the Riverline for a hot lunch (on your request) and refreshment as you proceed to your next destination. This marks the end of your 3 days mountain experience.
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REQUIREMENTS
Good hiking shoes
Rain Jacket
Pairs of light and warm socks
Extra batteries for your camera/s
Dry snacks
Water and energy drinks
A light backpack for carrying personal stuffs.
Hand gloves to keep warm
Pain killers
Head lamp/torch
Light and heavy sweaters.
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