Mosopisiek Trail - 3 Days of Culture & Wilderness (including a night @ Home of Friends before and after trekking @ single occupancy)
Mosopisiek Trail - 3 Days of Culture & Wilderness (including a night @ Home of Friends before and after trekking @ single occupancy)
About this Package
Step into the living world of the Mosopisiek - a Community with deep roots in Mount Elgon’s forests and a proud running heritage shared with several of Uganda’s Olympic champions. Over three days and two nights, you’ll hike through remote farmlands and villages, enjoy sweeping mountain and valley views, and experience the warm, healthy lifestyle of this welcoming Community. Cultural encounters such as elder storytelling, bamboo basket weaving and learning about everyday life make this a journey you won’t easily forget. Your guide, storyteller and community leader David ensures the trek is both safe and meaningful. Expect 12-15 kilometer of hiking per day on moderate to challenging trails, with some steep sections. Homestays are simple, family-based and very hospitable, serving tasty, mostly vegetarian meals. Sleeping and showering conditions are basic - but you’ll have warm blankets and warm water for washing.
What you'll do
Day 1: Climbing to 2700m ASL
Day 1
8.00am: Departure from our Guesthouse to the starting point of the trail close to Cheminy, Kween District. 8.45am: Briefing by your head guide & cultural storyteller. 9.00am: Start of the trail with a steep climb to Tuikat ancestral hill and other amazing viewpoints and mountain villages 5.00pm: Arrival and meet & greet at the homestay (2700m ASL) 6.30pm: Dinner with healthy local ingredients (vegetarian with optional meat) 7.30pm: Campfire storytelling with Mosopisiek elders 9.00pm: Time to rest
Day 2: Immerse into Mosopisiek village life
Day 2
6.00am: Sunrise and bird watching at the homestay 7.00am: Morning walk and exploring local surroundings 8.30am: Breakfast 9:30am: Bamboo basket weaving experience with local women 11.30am: Exploring various caves & cultural stories 1.00pm: Lunch and rest 3.00pm: Three hills tour (scenic viewpoints) 5.00pm: Medicinal herb collection and preparing ‘lakwek’ (honey wine) 6.30pm: Traditional food preparation and local dinner
Day 3: A majestic hill, cave and waterfall
Day 3
6.00am: Cow milking and early morning chores (optional) 7.00am: Breakfast 8.30am: Visit to Kapchelal ancestral hill (and a secret training ground…) 11.00am: Mukuuso cave exploration 12.30pm: Hiking through Mengia village and farmlands 2.00pm: Endpoint of your trekking @ Mengia waterfall Boda (or own car) ride back to Home of Friends Guesthouse (one hour) 3.00pm: Arrival back @ Home of Friends Guesthouse
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