2 Nights 1 Day Mount Elgon Koitoboss Peak Hike

2 Nights 1 Day Mount Elgon Koitoboss Peak Hike2026sun20sep(sep 20)4:00 amtue22(sep 22)9:00 pm

Time

September 20, 2026 4:00 am - September 22, 2026 9:00 pm(GMT+03:00)

Location

Mount Elgon

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Event Details

2 Nights 1 Day Mount Elgon Koitoboss Peak Hike takes you to the summit of Mount Elgon, Kenya. At the Kenya-Uganda border, this hike to the 2nd-highest mountain in Kenya is a scenic moorland rush on clear skies.

Mount Elgon is home to some of the most beautiful and thriving rainforests and stands as the largest Caldera in the world. This edition of Mount Elgon starts at the road-end, through the trail to the Koitoboss Peak.

Sign up for an adventure today! If you prefer super slow hiking to Mount Elgon, choose a slower expedition to Koitoboss Peak.

Quick Summary

Departure time & location: 4:00 a.m., at Simba Street

Approximate hiking distance: 33km

Available hiking time: 1 day

Maximum elevation gain: 2101m

Highest elevation: 14,176ft

Hike difficulty: This is a level 2 hike. Good physical health is necessary.

Knowing the mountain weather can change suddenly, proper gear and clothing are vital


We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear for this hike. Since mountain weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.

Ticket Includes


Your ticket covers transportation in a comfortable shuttle from Nairobi and back, park/conservation fees, guide(s) and cook’s remuneration, camping fees, a tent, a sleeping mat, Early breakfast & packed lunch for the mountain, a trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

East African Citizen (KES) Kenyan Resident (KES) African Citizen (USD) Non-Resident (USD)
Wagagai (Uganda) 22,000 24,000 400 500
Booking

Register a booking of Kes 5,000 here

Request a USD bank account here

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Participation & Indemnification

Hiking could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.

Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Waiyaki Way)-Kitale

Inquiries and Updates


For inquiries and updates, contact us.

Trip Itinerary


Day 0: Drive to Chorlim Gate (2200m) & spend the night.

Day 1: Hike to Koitoboss (4222m) & spend the night.

Day 2: Drive back to Nairobi.

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