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Hikes in Uganda

In total there are about 20 hikes for you to discover within the region of Uganda. To get a first glimpse of what’s awaiting outdoor enthusiasts like you in Uganda, we created a short highlight list:
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Hiking route · Uganda

Rwenzori Southern Trail

Hiking route
moderate
31.6 km
14:39 h
4972 m
1799 m
Quite simply the most amazing mountain trekking experience you can have in Uganda. These bizarre mountains soar over 5000m, contain glaciers on ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Sabinyo

moderate
5.8 km
2:39 h
1176 m
0 m
A steep and exciting hike up to the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. This follows lush forest protected within Mgahinga National Park.
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Elgon Sasa Trail

moderate
20.2 km
8:11 h
2558 m
0 m
A massive volcano with gorgeous views and well maintained trails, Mount Elgon is extremely old and trails are much less steep than other volcanos ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route

Rwenzori Northern Crossing Bundibugyo to Kazingo

moderate
10.3 km
4:29 h
1213 m
766 m
This hike is almost completely unknown, but well worth the trip. You can cross over the Rwenzori Mountains in one day. Views towards Fort Portal ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Napak

difficult
17.1 km
6:48 h
1473 m
1469 m
An up and back hike on one of Karamoja's most beautiful mountains. If you like hiking and are in the region, do not miss this one!
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Morungole

difficult
27.1 km
9:05 h
1398 m
1405 m
An amazing hike in remote Uganda featuring unspoilt forest and one of Uganda's smallest tribes, the Nilotic speaking IK who were forced here when ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
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Hiking route · Uganda

Rwenzori Southern Trail

moderate
31.6 km
14:39 h
4972 m
1799 m
Quite simply the most amazing mountain trekking experience you can have in Uganda. These bizarre mountains soar over 5000m, contain glaciers on ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Sabinyo

moderate
5.8 km
2:39 h
1176 m
0 m
A steep and exciting hike up to the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. This follows lush forest protected within Mgahinga National Park.
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Elgon Sasa Trail

moderate
20.2 km
8:11 h
2558 m
0 m
A massive volcano with gorgeous views and well maintained trails, Mount Elgon is extremely old and trails are much less steep than other volcanos ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route

Rwenzori Northern Crossing Bundibugyo to Kazingo

moderate
10.3 km
4:29 h
1213 m
766 m
This hike is almost completely unknown, but well worth the trip. You can cross over the Rwenzori Mountains in one day. Views towards Fort Portal ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Napak

difficult
17.1 km
6:48 h
1473 m
1469 m
An up and back hike on one of Karamoja's most beautiful mountains. If you like hiking and are in the region, do not miss this one!
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Morungole

difficult
27.1 km
9:05 h
1398 m
1405 m
An amazing hike in remote Uganda featuring unspoilt forest and one of Uganda's smallest tribes, the Nilotic speaking IK who were forced here when ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Wati

moderate
2.3 km
0:51 h
238 m
0 m
A great hike on a small, but legendary mountain in gorgeous surroundings. If you are in Arua with a day or two to spare, try to get up and do this ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Kadam Traverse

difficult
32.1 km
11:26 h
2490 m
2258 m
Mount Kadam is a peak still full of mystery. Hiking groups haven't penetrated most of its areas in years, if ever. It is a wild and huge area ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Wanale Hike

moderate
3.3 km
1:35 h
424 m
420 m
This is relatively easy hike that give you an amazing view of Mbale from the top.
from Mugume Collins,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Tororo Rock Hike

moderate
0.8 km
0:22 h
0 m
187 m
This is a quick and pleasant little hike if you are in this part of Uganda, especially if you want a little exercise or to get out of the car/bus ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Moroto

difficult
23.7 km
9:09 h
1725 m
1724 m
Starting and ending from Tapac Monastery 2°27’47.6N 34°47’6.2E Beginning Elevation 1724m and summiting at 3082m Total ascent/descent: 1950m ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Gahinga

moderate
5.5 km
2:37 h
1109 m
6 m
This hidden gem is an easy hike and rarely done as visitors tend to opt for Muhabura or Sabinyo instead. This trail is pristine and the bamboo ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Enfuzi Community Camp Hike

easy
4.9 km
2:05 h
130 m
130 m
This is a quick and easy hike around a crater lake and forest reserve that includes rural communities and secondary roads.
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mount Muhabura

difficult
4.4 km
4:52 h
1694 m
0 m
This is the highest and probably hardest of the three virunga hikes in this park on the Uganda side. It is a steep trail with many nice views to ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Mbale to Bufumbo

moderate
20.7 km
14:24 h
992 m
216 m
This hike follows a road to a known lookout point near Mbale.
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Route from Moroto Traverse Section One hand traced

moderate
8.6 km
2:21 h
1281 m
83 m
First section following Shane, Tarryn and Theo's old gpx file.
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Four

moderate
17.2 km
5:56 h
1615 m
2913 m
This is the final section of the traverse. After leaving the peak, the trail is unknown. It is also unknown how easy it will be to reach the road ...
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Two Revised

moderate
4 km
1:15 h
355 m
235 m
Hypothetical
from Matt Battani,   Community
Hiking route · Uganda

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Three

moderate
4.7 km
1:19 h
457 m
182 m
Connects to the traditional Tapac hiking route.
from Matt Battani,   Community
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Mount Wati

A great hike on a small, but legendary mountain in gorgeous surroundings. If you are in Arua with a day or two to spare, try to get up and do this one.

Mount Kadam Traverse

Mount Kadam is a peak still full of mystery. Hiking groups haven't penetrated most of its areas in years, if ever. It is a wild and huge area with much potential as a hiking destination. It is also possibly the most beautiful of all the Karamoja mountains.

Mount Wanale Hike

This is relatively easy hike that give you an amazing view of Mbale from the top.

Tororo Rock Hike

This is a quick and pleasant little hike if you are in this part of Uganda, especially if you want a little exercise or to get out of the car/bus/guesthouse.

Mount Moroto

Starting and ending from Tapac Monastery 2°27’47.6N 34°47’6.2E Beginning Elevation 1724m and summiting at 3082m Total ascent/descent: 1950m Total distance 26km Total time 11 hours (8.5 hours moving) Hiking boots recommended but not essential Imagit Peak (2930m, 3rd highest on Moroto) 2°30 ...

Mount Gahinga

This hidden gem is an easy hike and rarely done as visitors tend to opt for Muhabura or Sabinyo instead. This trail is pristine and the bamboo zone is particularly stunning.

Enfuzi Community Camp Hike

This is a quick and easy hike around a crater lake and forest reserve that includes rural communities and secondary roads.

Mount Muhabura

This is the highest and probably hardest of the three virunga hikes in this park on the Uganda side. It is a steep trail with many nice views to enjoy. There is a lake in the crater at the summit to enjoy some forbidden swimming.

Mbale to Bufumbo

This hike follows a road to a known lookout point near Mbale.

Route from Moroto Traverse Section One hand traced

First section following Shane, Tarryn and Theo's old gpx file.

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Four

This is the final section of the traverse. After leaving the peak, the trail is unknown. It is also unknown how easy it will be to reach the road once leaving the mountain.

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Two Revised

Hypothetical

Route from Moroto Traverse Section Three

Connects to the traditional Tapac hiking route.
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