Travel guides

The Complete Guide to Mount Elgon National Park (2026)

The Complete Guide to Mount Elgon National Park (2026)

Mount Elgon is one of East Africa’s most underrated trekking mountains. This updated 2026 guide helps you compare routes, estimate costs and prepare well for a rewarding climb to Wagagai Peak.

Mount Elgon Travel Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Trip

Mount Elgon Travel Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Trip

Planning a trip to Mount Elgon? Discover 10 essential travel tips for Kapchorwa and Sipi Falls, including hiking, timing, packing and local insights.

The Complete Guide to Sipi Falls (2026)

The Complete Guide to Sipi Falls (2026)

Sipi Falls is Uganda’s most famous waterfall destination — but most visitors only scratch the surface. This updated 2026 guide helps you plan your hike, coffee tour, stay and transport smoothly, based on nearly a decade of local experience in Kapchorwa.

What It’s Really Like to Hike Mount Elgon in 5 Days (Piswa Route)

What It’s Really Like to Hike Mount Elgon in 5 Days (Piswa Route)

Curious what it’s really like to hike Mount Elgon? We share our 5-day journey to Wagagai Peak via the remote Piswa Route — from misty moorlands to long trekking days and quiet moments around the fire.