Mount Napak hiking and trekking epic
Mountain Napak is the third highest peak in Karamoja Uganda at an elevation of 2103 m located in Napak. It is surrounded by lush vegetation with breathtaking stunning views of the Karamoja plains with the Alekilek rock and beyond standings on one side and views of Mountain kadam, mountain Moroto on the other side.
The Trail
The trails are less trodden paths that pass through Karamojong villages and sunflower fields before making for the steep climb into the thick forest, over streams and rocks to the top where some secluded villages of the Tepeth people live.
The Experience
The hike starts from the campsite at the Mission school in Iriri passing through several villages where the guides will give you an insight into the life and customs of the people as you trudge along the paths among fields of sunflowers, maize and sorghum. After the fields the trail will become a climb leaving behind the last villages and enters the forest by crossing the many streams. Further on the hike becomes challenging as you go over the first rocks and get back into the forest along the winding steep path and then face the last two big climbs to finally lead you to the top where the forest opens up and reveals the camping grounds and view points.
The camping ground is in the open but shielded from the winds by the trees and rock face. Once the camp ground is set up, you will hike along a flat trail to the edge of the mountain for the views at sunset.
You will spend the night at the campsite with dinner prepared by the guides, have a warm campfire and retire. In the morning at first light you will have breakfast and pack up for the trek back down the Mountain
The Mountain Napak hiking and trekking experience can be done in a day, 2 days and 3 days.
Packing List
Tent (Optional as Sunny Outdoors provides if you don't have)Camping mat (optional as sunny outdoors provides if you don't have one)
Sleeping bag
Thick hiking socks – at least two pairs
Fleece Rain and windproof jacket
Headlamp with extra batteries
Pants for cold evening
Pants for warmer day
Shorts
Sleeping thermals
Sun hat and sunglasses
Long sleeve shirt
Short sleeve shirt
Hiking shoes
sandals
water bladder or bottle. Atleast 2L plus your favourite snacks and bites.
All this can be placed in a good waterproof backpack
Don’t forget to pack a first aid kit, sunscreen, chapstick, and insects repellant
Hand sanitizer
Body wipes – the best camp hack to stay clean!
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Biodegradable soap
Toilet paper
You can also read about camping for beginners here for tips and tricks on how to pack for a camping trip https://sunny-outdoors.com/blogs/hiking-and-trekking/tent-camping-for-beginners
Itinerary
Day 1:
Travel day to Napak, Karamoja.
7am departure time from Lugogo mall for the group hike with a 4pm estimated time of arrival at the campsite with dinner served at 7pm.
Day 2:
Hike day.
6.30am breakfast and start of the hike at 7am with summit time for the last hiker at 5pm. earliest summit is 2am.(For the group hike)
Day 3:
Hike down the mountain and travelling back.
6.30 breakfast and the hike down the mountain by 12pm. Freshening up and get on the road back to Kampala at 1.30pm. Estimated arrival in kampala by 9pm.
Booking
For private adventures(in your own time off the calendar)- call +256702590664 or email info@sunny-outdoors.com
For the scheduled calendar group hike August 16-18th, complete booking here---> https://sunny-outdoors.com/products/mt-napak-hike
