Mount Moroto Hiking & Trekking

Mount Moroto Hiking & Trekking

Hiking and trekking Mount Moroto on your Uganda Safari is an exciting off-the-beaten-path alternative to other mountains in the country.

Reasons to Hike Mount Moroto

Our Mount Moroto hiking and trekking tour offers a combination of experiencing the unique culture of the indigenous Tepeth tribe living on the mountain, stunning panoramic views of Uganda as well as Kenya, unique-for-Uganda vegetation and unforgettable wild camping adventure.

Mount Moroto, a solitary extinct volcanic mountain, towers over the rugged landscape of Karamoma in northeastern Uganda, reaching an altitude of approximately 3,094 meters above sea level. The mountain’s unique ecosystem supports a variety of vegetation, ranging from dry thorn savanna at its base to African Montane woodlands and rocky outcrops at higher elevations. This mountain hosts a wide variety of species wherefrom many hold traditional medicinal and nutritional value for the community.

Mount Moroto is the ancestral home of the Tepeth people, a small and distinct ethnic group who have adapted their lives to the mountain’s unique environment. The Karamojong pastoralists surround the base of the mountain, creating a cultural diversity that adds richness to any trek. Hiking Mount Moroto provides a rare opportunity to engage with the Tepeth people, learn about their traditions, and witness their unique way of life.

How difficult is Hiking Mount Kadam?

Mount Moroto presents a Moderate, Challenging and Hard hiking experience, suitable for above experienced adventurers with a good fitness level. Some hiking options, particularly lower altitude sections, could be considered Moderate, but overall, due to the altitude gain, the length of the trek, the multi day hikes involved and the rock basic rock climbing parts, it is a Challenging hike.

While the physical demands are significant, the rewards are immense. You’ll witness breathtaking panoramic views, explore unique ecosystems, and experience the rich cultural heritage of the indigeneous people. The trek involves:

• Significant altitude gains
• Rugged terrain: Steep trails, rocky paths, bushy sections, and uneven surfaces demand sure-footedness and stamina.
• Multi-day hikes: Sustained physical exertion over multiple days necessitates endurance.
• Remote location: Limited access to amenities and potentially unpredictable weather conditions (April-September) add to the challenge.

Mount Moroto Hiking Options

Two different starting points

Mount Moroto offers different options which can accommodate different levels of difficulty and duration. The mountain has two different starting points which favour different hiking options. The departure points and hiking goals are:

1. Moroto Town: Goals – Moroto Peak, St Lawrence Waterfall, Nangataret Camp
2. Tapac Parish (Summit): Goals –  Sokodek, Imagit and Sologomo Peaks

Hike Mt Moroto from Tapac to Imagit Peak

Hike Mt Moroto from Tapac to Sokodek Summit

Hike Mt Moroto Three Highest Peaks

1. Sologomo 3027m
2. Imagit / Leoron 2773m
3. Sokodek 3083m

Accommodation before the hiking & trekking

Find out our accommodation options in Moroto town.

Tour Inclusions and exclusions

All hikes include: Experienced local guides, community contribution, government taxes and below indicated meals and drinks. The overnight hikes include camping gear (tent, mat, sleeping bag) on sharing arrangement. Porters are excluded for personal equipment, but can be booked in advance for $35 extra per night.

• 1/2 Day Hike, incl: Water.
• 1 Day Hikes, incl: Snacks, packed lunch and water.
• 2 and 3 Day Treks, incl: Meals during the trek, snacks and water.

Tour rates

* Kara-Tunga reserves the right to increase the tour price not less than 30 days before departure, to take account of government action, currency exchange rate fluctuations, increase in fuel costs or ground transportation charges.

Included

• Experienced guides
• Porters (not for personal items)
• Community contribution
• Camping gear (tent, mat, sleeping bag)
• All (traditional) meals; local snacks and drinks (water, tea, coffee). Starting from day of arrival up to the last dinner at Kara-Tunga Safari Camp.
• Vehicle transport from Moroto town to the start or finish (depending on the trail)

Excluded

• Personal expenditures and tips
• Porters for personal items (ability to book as extra)
• Transportation to and from the starting and finishing point
• Accommodation before and after the trek: www.kara-tunga.com/camp

What to bring

• A backpack, 45L recommended
• 2 x Refillable water bottles 1.5L or Camel Back of 3L
• Reusable lunch box
• Outdoor trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for hiking (preferably those that can be confirmed into shorts and foldable-sleeved shirts)
• Rain protective gear
• Wind stopper (rainproof) coat
• Hiking boots with good grip for trail sections with loose stones and steep rock faces.
• Suncream, cap and/or scarf

What to expect

• There will be no opportunity for bathing during the trek. Bush toilets will be created sustainably.
• Guests carry their own snacks, 3L water and personal belongings for each day during the trek.
• Daytime temperature rises to 35C and evenings and mornings can be windy and as cold as 8C.
• Grass is tall in some sections of the trail so wear something that covers body parts.