14 Day Karamoja and Elgon Peaks Hiking Safari
A flight to Kidepo, Mount Kadam and a four-day Mount Elgon trek to Wagagai Peak, ending in Jinja.
Go beyond the expected.
Fourteen days for serious walkers. Fly to Kidepo, climb Mount Kadam over three days, trek Mount Elgon to Wagagai Peak at 4,321 m and unwind in Jinja.
- Flight to Kidepo
- Mount Kadam three-day hike
- Mount Elgon four-day trek to Wagagai Peak
- Sipi Falls
- Nile activities at Jinja
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Flight Entebbe to Kidepo
- Hiking guide and porters where required
- Camping equipment on the mountain hikes
- Park and hiking permits
- Accommodation and meals as specified
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive and transfer to a guesthouse.
Day 2 Fly to Kidepo
Kidepo Valley National Park
Transfer to Kajjansi airfield and take a 90-minute flight to Kidepo, then drive through the park to your lodge.
Day 3 Kidepo nature walk and game drive
Kidepo Valley National Park
A three-hour, 8 km nature walk, then an afternoon game drive.
Day 4 To Moroto
Moroto
A five-hour drive to Moroto and a traditional Karamoja village experience.
Day 5 Start Mount Kadam
Nakapiripirit and Mount Kadam
Drive 90 minutes, then start the three-day hike with a 6 km, 810 m ascent and camp.
Day 6 Kadam summit
Mount Kadam
Hike to the summit and descend to the middle camp: 14 km over about six hours.
Day 7 Descent and Sipi
Nakapiripirit and Sipi Falls
Descend to Nakapiripirit town, drive two hours to Kapchorwa and take a waterfall walk at Sipi.
Day 8 Sipi leisure day
Sipi Falls
Optional activities: a high-altitude training camp visit, a Sipi Falls walk and a coffee experience.
Day 9 Elgon day one
Mount Elgon
Drive an hour to Kapkwai and hike Mount Elgon, 23 km, with a lunch break at Tutu Cave.
Day 10 Elgon day two
Mount Elgon
A 12 km hiking day.
Day 11 Wagagai Peak
Mount Elgon
Ascend to Wagagai Peak at 4,321 m, then camp at Shiloko (27 km) at a good pace or Dube River camp (16 km) at a slow one.
Day 12 Final Elgon day to Jinja
Mount Elgon and Jinja
Hike out, 5 or 16 km, then pick-up at the park gate for lunch at a riverside resort and a three-hour drive to Jinja.
Day 13 Jinja free day
Jinja
A free programme with optional Nile cruise, rafting, canoeing, a cycling tour or a cultural walk.
Day 14 Return to Entebbe
Jinja and Entebbe
Spend the day in Jinja, then drive four hours to Entebbe airport.
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Questions about 14 Day Karamoja and Elgon Peaks Hiking Safari
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.