Mount Elgon National Park, on Uganda’s eastern border with Kenya, is an ancient extinct volcano with one of the largest calderas in the world — a hiking destination that pairs naturally with the dramatic Sipi Falls on its lower slopes.
Key Highlights
- One of the world’s largest volcanic calderas
- Wagagai Peak, the highest point, reachable via multi-day trekking routes
- Three main trails: Sasa, Sipi and Piswa
- Sipi Falls, a three-tiered waterfall, sits on the mountain’s lower slopes
- Arabica coffee farms surround the mountain, open for tours
What to Expect
A trek to Wagagai Peak takes several days along one of three main routes, each with a different balance of difficulty and scenery. Travelers with less time often base themselves at Sipi Falls instead, combining shorter hikes with waterfall views, abseiling, and visits to the surrounding Arabica coffee farms.
Getting There
Mount Elgon sits in eastern Uganda near the Kenyan border, a separate region from the southwestern and western park circuits, making it best suited to travelers with extra time or a specific interest in hiking and coffee country.
Combining Mount Elgon With Other Activities
Mount Elgon and Sipi Falls are usually visited as a dedicated eastern Uganda extension, sometimes combined with onward travel toward Kenya, rather than folded into the main gorilla and wildlife circuit.
Plan Your Mount Elgon Visit
Tell us how much time you have and whether you want a summit attempt or a shorter Sipi Falls-based stay, and we’ll build the right itinerary.