Hiking Mount Morungole is an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa with many of the same attractions, a milder climate, lower elevation and requires no special equipment or technical experience.
Mount Morungole
Mt Morungole features exciting and dramatic landscapes, creating an illusion of rocks that are about to topple onto Kaabong at any time. Passing through the fabled Ik community is a cultural highlight.
The actual summit of Morungole is a place of immense spiritual significance to the Ik and out of bounds to visitors, but you can head to an alternative peak and take in the stunning views of Kidepo Valley National Park.
The mountain is one of the four highest mountain ranges in the Karamoja sub-region with its peak at 2,749m.
Sleep in Morungole
Stay at the newly opened Timu Eco-Camp, overlooking the scenic Rift Valley disappearing into the arid lands of Northern Kenya. Visit the Morungole Eco-Camps page for more info and bookings.
Trail options
Option 1: Long hike
Distance: 15Km
Elevation: 910m
Difficulty: Medium
Starting altitude: 1,840m
Final altitude: 2,750m
Goal: Summit, Mt Morungole
Option 2: Short hike
Distance: 10Km
Elevation: 505m
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Starting altitude: 1,840m
Final altitude: 2,345m
Goal: Traditional Village Visit, Kidepo Valley Viewpoint
Proposed itinerary
Day 1
8:00AM – Drive to Mt Morungole
12:30PM – Lunch at Morungole Eco Camp
1:30PM – 6PM – 10Km Hike Mt Morungole
> Dinner + Sleep at Morungole Eco Camp
Day 2
8:00AM – Drive to Timu
10:00AM – 12PM – Dodoth Tribe Cultural Experience
1PM – 2PM – Lunch at Timu Eco Camp
2PM – 6PM – Timu Escarpment Walk + Ik Cultural Experience
> Dinner + Sleep at Timu Eco Camp
Day 3
8:00AM – Drive to Kidepo Valley or Moroto
Tip Cattle Auction Markets:
– Mondays in Kaabong enroute to Kidepo
– Wednesdays in Kotido, enroute to Moroto
Add experiences
Combine this Mount Morungole Hike with on of below activities to make it a full one or two days experience:
Prices
Full day walk includes: snacks, water and packed/local lunch. Excluding: Transportation.
Price per person |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 pax |
4 pax |
Full Day Walk |
$ 60 |
$ 50 |
$ 40 |
$ 30 |
Half Day |
$ 35 |
$ 30 |
$ 25 |
$ 25 |
3hrs Walk |
$ 30 |
$ 25 |
$ 20 |
$ 20 |
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