4-Day Sasa Trail Trek to Wagagai Peak in Mount Elgon

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4-Day Sasa Trail Trek to Wagagai Peak in Mount Elgon
Mbale, Uganda
Duration: 4 days
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$725

About your trip

The Sasa Trail is the fastest route to Wagagai Peak (4,321m) in Mount Elgon. This 4-Day Sasa Trail Trek passes through villages, farms, montane forest, bamboo zone, and heathlands. Hikers see waterfalls, rivers, birds, and valley views. The trek starts at the trailhead and goes to Sasa River Camp, then Mude Cave Camp. On day three, hikers summit Wagagai Peak, pass Jackson’s Pool and Masaba Summit, then descend to Hunwick’s Camp. The trek ends with a descent to base camp near Dirigana River and Nabunyifu Falls. The trek includes guides, porters, meals, and hut accommodation.

4-Day Sasa Trail Trek Highlights

  • Day 1: Hike to Sasa River Camp (2,880m)

  • Day 2: Hike to Mude Cave Camp (3,472m)

  • Day 3: Summit Wagagai Peak (4,321m) and Descend to Hunwick’s Camp

  • Day 4: Descend to Base Camp (1,720m)

Why this tour?

  • 4-day Sasa Trail trek in Mount Elgon to Wagagai Peak (4,321m)

  • Follow the fastest route to the highest point on Mount Elgon

  • Hike through villages, farms, montane forest, bamboo zone, and heathlands

  • Walk along the Dirigana River and cross below Nabunyifu Falls (61m)

  • See waterfalls, rivers, birds, wildflowers, and wide valley views

  • Overnight stays at Sasa River Camp, Mude Cave Camp, and Hunwick’s Camp

  • Optional walk to Dirigana Falls from Mude Camp

  • Summit Wagagai Peak and pass Jackson’s Pool and Masaba Summit

  • Learn about local culture linked to the Bamasaba and Gisu people

  • Descend through forest with views of waterfalls and rapids

  • Trek includes guides, porters, meals, and mountain hut accommodation

What's included

Park entry fees

Mountain guides

Porters

Meals on the mountain

Accommodation

During the trek

What's not included

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Extra Accommodation

Before and after the Trek

Transfers to/from Start

Location

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1. Mbale, Uganda

Mbale, Uganda

About your organizer

Magical Gorilla Adventures creates real, well-planned gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. We focus on small groups, experienced local guides, fair prices, and smooth logistics from start to finish. If you want close gorilla encounters, honest advice, and trips that feel personal and well organized, this is where your adventure begins.

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