This 5-day Eastern Uganda adventure begins in Kampala and travels east to:

Mbale: A vibrant, fast-growing hub in Uganda's Eastern Region, serving as the main administrative, commercial, and cultural center for the surrounding area.

Kapchorwa: A charming highland town in Uganda's Eastern Region, serving as the administrative, commercial, and cultural heart of the Sebei sub-region.

Mount Elgon National Park: One of Uganda's most spectacular and underrated protected areas, a vast, ancient extinct volcano straddling the Uganda-Kenya border in the Eastern Region.

Mount Elgon National Park home to Africa's eighth-highest peak, Wagagai at 4,321 m (a.s.l.), and boasts the world's largest intact volcanic caldera (about 40 km across), formed from millions of years of erosion on this massive shield volcano that first erupted around 24 million years ago.

Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve: Uganda's second-largest protected area after Murchison Falls National Park, spanning approximately 2,043–2,788 km² in the remote Karamoja sub-region of northeastern Uganda, north of Mount Elgon.

Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is a vast, semi-arid savanna landscape with acacia woodlands, rolling plains, rocky outcrops (like Mount Kadam at 3,063 m), and seasonal swamps, offering a true wilderness feel that's far less visited than Uganda's western parks like Rwenzori or Semuliki.

This tour is designed for adventure lovers who enjoy hiking, scenic landscapes, and wildlife encounters.

You will explore Wanale Hill for sweeping views of Mbale City, hike to the spectacular Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mount Elgon, trek within Mount Elgon National Park, often referred to as the “Mountain of Illusion”, and enjoy game drives in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, one of Uganda’s most scenic savannah ecosystems.

The tour blends adventure, nature, and wildlife while offering comfortable overnight stays and guided experiences led by knowledgeable local guides.

Tour Highlights

• Hike to the top of Wanale Hill for panoramic city views
• Guided hike to the stunning Sipi Falls
• Mount Elgon hiking experience in Mount Elgon National Park
• Scenic landscapes along the slopes of Mount Elgon
• Game drives in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
• Wildlife sightings including giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, zebras, and cheetahs
• Birdwatching opportunities across diverse habitats
• Adventure-focused safari guided by professionals

Booking Policy

• A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking
• Balance payment is due 7 days before the tour start date
• Bookings are subject to availability of permits and accommodation
• Last-minute bookings are accepted depending on availability

Cancellation Policy

• Full refund will be provided if cancellation occurs in writing 60 days prior to commencement of a safari.
• Refund on all pre-paid money will be based on cancellation fees levied by hotels, lodges and banks.
• Generally there is a 50% charge on cancellations with 14-35 days, 75% charge with 2-24 days, and 100% charge within 48 hours.
• We reserve the right to deduct all expenses incurred from any money paid.
• Gorilla permits are non-refundable.

Why Book With Responsible Tourism Co. Ltd?

• Eco-friendly & community-based tourism
• Experienced local guides
• Customizable safari packages
• Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
• Supporting conservation & local communities