Trekking

Mount Elgon Caldera Traverse

Uganda · Mount Elgon

A broader Elgon itinerary taking in the caldera and summit plateau.

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A longer Mount Elgon itinerary using the Sipi escarpment side to cross the mountain and reach the summit plateau.

A longer Uganda mountain trek that explores the Mount Elgon plateau and caldera rim rather than treating the summit as a simple in-and-out.

- Cross the upper volcanic plateau - Reach Wagagai summit - Explore the caldera landscape - Use the Sipi escarpment side for a more varied journey

Days5 days

Distance61 km

Total climb2,960M

High point4,321M

Route typeCircuit

Mountain Ranges 16

Kenya's major mountain region covering Mount Kenya, Aberdares, and adjacent highlands.

National Park Mountains 10

Rwenzori mountain region spanning Uganda's major glaciated border summits.