Nabunyifu FallsMasaba Summit @ 4,152 metresStunning views as you climb the Sasa TrailStunning viewsSuam Gorge is the outlet for the worlds largest mountain caldera and home to Kaiyah Camp at 3,695 metres ASLMount Elgon has the largest surface area of any extinct volcano in the world, and its 4,321m peak is the eighth highest in AfricaSasa River Camp at 2,880m
4,321m
Wagagai Peak
8km
World’s Largest Caldera
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Why Elgon Trekking
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Trekking Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda is a truly fantastic and unique experience — high cliffs, spectacular views, lush green forests, and the high altitude moorland with its display of wildflowers.
Mt Elgon boasts the largest mountain caldera in the world and offers a great adventure for all. Our certified local guides have spent their lives on this mountain — they know every trail, bird, plant, and hidden viewpoint.
- Certified & experienced local guides
- Small groups — max personal attention
- All fitness levels welcomed
- Custom itineraries available
- All meals & accommodation included
- Park fees and permits handled
- Porter services included
- Open 7 days, 9am–5pm EAT
Trekking Options
From a one-day waterfall walk to a five-day summit expedition —
guides, porters, meals and accommodation all included.
4 Days
$525per person
Moderate – Hard
Four Day Trek — Masaba Summit 4,152m & Wagagai Peak 4,321m
Via Masaba Camp, walking across the top of Masaba Table — a truly amazing experience with different vegetation zones, incredible views and scenery with professional guides throughout.
Wagagai 4,321m
Masaba Table
Masaba Camp
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5 Days
$700per person
Challenging
Five Day Premier Trek — Wagagai Peak, Caldera & Mude Camp
Walk across Masaba Table, summit Masaba & Wagagai (4,321m), cross the caldera to Kaiyah Camp near the hot springs, and return via Mude Camp and Sasa River camps. The ultimate Mt Elgon experience.
Wagagai 4,321m
Caldera Crossing
Hot Springs
Masaba Table
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3 Days
$420per person
Moderate – Hard
Three Day Trek — Wagagai Peak via Mude Camp 3,472m
A long challenging first day — 14.6km with 1,752m of altitude gain through beautiful montane forest to the open high-altitude moorland, with incredible views on the way down via Hunwick’s Camp.
Wagagai 4,321m
Mude Camp 3,472m
Hunwick’s Camp
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2 Days
$175per person
Moderate
Two Day Nature Walk to Hunwick’s Camp
Climb up past the beautiful Nabunyifu Falls through the montane forest to Sasa River Camp at 2,880m. Guides, porters, meals and accommodation all included — a perfect overnight introduction to Mt Elgon.
Nabunyifu Falls
Sasa River Camp 2,880m
Montane Forest
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1 Day
$70per person
Easy
One Day Nature Walk and Waterfall Walk
Climb up through coffee plantations and enter the park beneath the cliffs — past the beautiful Nabunyifu Falls through montane forest to lunch beside the Dirigana River before returning to base.
Nabunyifu Falls
Coffee Plantations
Dirigana River Lunch
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3 Days
$290per person
Moderate
Three Day Nature Experience — Mukoola Ridge & Sasa Trail
Hunwick’s Camp at 2,882m on the Mukoola Ridge above the Sironko River, crossing to Sasa River Camp at 2,880m. Excellent for birding — without the strain of climbing to Wagagai Peak.
Hunwick’s Camp 2,882m
Sasa River Camp 2,880m
Birding
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Cross-Border
$550per person
Challenging
Cross-Border Trek to Kenya — Kitum Cave & Koitobos Peak
Three nights in Uganda, one or two in Kenya. Sleep in Hunwick’s & Masaba camps, cross Masaba Table, summit Masaba (4,152m) & Wagagai (4,321m), trek across the caldera before crossing to Kenya and climbing Koitobos (4,221m). Visit the famous Kitum Cave where elephants scrape the walls for salt.
Wagagai 4,321m
Koitobos 4,221m
Kitum Cave
Caldera Crossing
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Additional Activities — Sipi Falls & Pian Upe Game Reserve
Visit the spectacular Sipi Falls after your trek — walks, abseiling beside the falls, and various lodges to suit all budgets. Or explore Pian Upe Game Reserve with lion, leopard, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and many more species. Cultural visits to Karamong manyattas and cultural dances can also be arranged.
Sipi Falls
Pian Upe Game Reserve
Cultural Visits
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The Elgon Trekking Difference
Safe, sustainable, and unforgettable mountain experiences — every single time.
Expert Local Guides
Certified, born and raised on Mount Elgon — deep knowledge of every trail, bird, plant, and weather pattern on the mountain.
Safety First
First-aid trained team, emergency protocols, and satellite communication on all remote treks. Safe hands at every altitude.
Eco-Responsible
Leave No Trace principles, conservation investment, and active support of local community projects around the mountain.
Everything Included
Quality camping gear, tents, sleeping bags, porter services and meals — all included. Just bring yourself.
Simple Booking
Book online, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Transparent pricing, clear itineraries, and flexible cancellation policies.
Great Mountain Food
Freshly prepared nutritious meals on the mountain — local Ugandan dishes, vegetarian options, and freshly brewed coffee.
Life on the Mountain
Glimpses of the landscapes, wildlife, and moments that await you on Mount Elgon.
Mount Elgon — The World’s Largest Ancient Caldera
An extinct shield volcano on the Kenya–Uganda border, last erupting approximately 2 million years ago.
Situated on the Kenyan–Ugandan border, Mount Elgon National Park is an extinct shield volcano which last erupted about 2 million years ago. A shield volcano is characterised by its broad, shield-like profile — unlike the steep, conical shape of stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes have gentle slopes formed by the flow of low-viscosity basaltic lava. Over millions of years this breaks down to create extremely fertile soils, making Mt Elgon valued for its high quality arabica coffee and a major food growing area.
The base of Mt Elgon is 80km wide and features the largest mountain caldera in the world. The name “Elgon” is believed to originate from the Maasai word “Elgonyi” meaning breast, as its shape resembles that of a human breast. The park covers 1,279km² — the Ugandan section covering 1,110km² and the smaller Kenyan section 169km².
Local communities, such as the Bagisu tribe, refer to the mountain as “Masaba” — named after their founding father. The Bamasaaba are believed to be one of the oldest Bantu tribes of Eastern Uganda, originally living high up on the slopes of Mt Elgon to avoid attack from other tribes. They say that a man called Mundu, whose ancestors migrated from the Ethiopian mountains via Lake Turkana, settled in the upper reaches above the caldera where game was plentiful and caves were many. Mundu had two sons, Masaba and Kundu, and lived in a large cave at the base of Masaba Peak (Jackson’s Summit) at 4,152 metres. Masaba became leader of the tribe and his descendants produced the Bamasaaba people.
The park has several trails, however the Sasa Trail is the easiest and most developed — with waterfalls, inspiring montane forests and stunning views. In September 2023, Mr John Hunwick formally from Australia signed a concession with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to develop and operate the Sasa Trail. He created a new loop trail capturing the beauty and stunning views along the Mukooka Ridge, and changed the park entrance from steep metal ladders to a new trail passing under the 61-metre Nabunyifu Falls — much easier, with incredible views as far as Mbale city and beyond. The trail also passes over the outstanding Masaba Table at 4,024 metres and directly below Masaba Summit, providing a fantastic option for hikers to climb and enjoy awesome views across the caldera.
SummitWagagai Peak — 4,321m
2nd PeakMasaba Summit — 4,152m
Caldera8km wide — world’s largest
Mountain Base80km wide
Park Area1,279km² (Uganda + Kenya)
Masaba Table4,024m
Volcano TypeExtinct shield volcano
Last Eruption~2 million years ago
Nabunyifu Falls61 metres
Local NameMasaba (Bamasaaba)
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