Author: Magezi Samson

Planning a hiking safari to Mount Elgon is a once in a lifetime trip. It’s an adventure that people dream about for some years and then have it on their bucket list. Hiking safaris to Mount Elgon are available all throughout the year to give tourists an opportunity to explore the extinct volcano and see all it has to offer. Mount Elgon is one of the famous mountains in Uganda being

Hiking Mount Elgon during the rainy season: Yes, it is possible to hike Mount Elgon in the rainy season though it’s not highly recommended. Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano in the eastern part of Uganda between the Uganda Kenya borders. The mountain is 4321 meters tall making it the second tallest mountain in Uganda. Hiking is the most done activity on Mount Elgon and it does happen all throughout the

What is the time taken to reach the top of Mount Rwenzori: The number of days needed to climb Mount Rwenzori are 7 to 10.  Well experienced hikers can take 7 days to complete Rwenzori hiking and the beginners need 9 or 10 days to ascend and descend Mount Rwenzori. The time taken to complete Mount Rwenzori hiking depends on the nature of the hiking trails, and the speed of

Visiting Mount Rwenzori national park in December: Mount Rwenzori is one of the top tourist destinations in the western part of Uganda. The national park is located on the borders of Uganda and DR Congo where it borders the famous Virunga national park of Congo. Tourists visit this national park for different tourist activities more so mountain climbing at different times of the year. December happens at a time of the

Visiting Mount Elgon national park in December: December marks the beginning of the green season in Mount Elgon national park. Mount Elgon national park is one of the top tourist destinations in the eastern part of Uganda. The national park harbors a number of wildlife species easy to spot during park activities, and the magnificent Mount Elgon is a destination that travelers can travel to when they are looking for

Tips for hiking Mount Elgon: It takes preparation and a good mindset to hike a mountain like Elgon. Congratulations, you have decided to hike Mount Elgon and you are asking yourself how you will make it to the summit. Are you a first-time hiker or an experienced hiker looking for different tips to help you reach your goal? Let's give you some hiking tips to smoothen your activity and make

Things I wish I had known before hiking Mount Elgon: Hiking Mount Elgon is an amazing experience that you will live to always remember. Doing some research and looking for things other hikers wish they had known before the climb will enable you to prepare and have a successful hiking journey. Researching will enable you to learn a lot of things before you hike and it will lead to a

A short safaris to Mount Rwenzori national park gives you an opportunity to go to the western side of the country in Bundibudyo district. The safari takes you to a park where you participate in a few activities due to limited time but all worth it. Mount Rwenzori national park is 996 sq. km in size with different attractions such as Mount Rwenzori, birds, animals, lakes, and rivers to mention

Short safaris to Mount Elgon national park: These safaris are designed for tourists who have limited time on a safari or those who have a limited budget. Mount Elgon national park in the northeastern side of Uganda covering over 1110 sq. km with different tourist attractions like animals, birds, Mount Elgon, caves, and water sources to mention but a few. A 3 or 4 days safari to Mount Elgon national park

How much does it cost to visit Mount Elgon national park?: Mount Elgon national park is one of the protected areas in the eastern part of Uganda. The protected area was gazetted as a national park in 1992 to protect different wildlife and other attractions that were there at the time. Uganda Wildlife Authority is the government agency managing and controlling all activities in this national park. Thousands of tourists who