Join us and explore the amazing Benet Waterfalls and hiking trail at the Benet community

Benet trail covers about 18 kilometers, it’s an off-beaten track trail not hiked by many people. The hike will take you on to the outlying Benet community where you will meet some exceptional waterfalls that cascade through Mountain Elgon and the exceptional culture of the Ndorobos people.

The hike starts from Kapchorwa town as a starting point. It’s a long hike so prepare yourself to take on this trail filled with joy and authentic healthy moments to bring back with you.

Are you interested in taking on some time out of your busy life to enjoy untouched nature and embrace breathtaking floating views that go beyond a map? Then don’t miss out on this hiking trail.

Our team is committed to providing you with a life-changing hiking experience

What you need to know about the hike

• Use of Boda Boda is a must to bring you back down to Kapchorwa town.
• Proper hiking shoes are necessary since it’s a long hike.
• If you love taking photos, bring your camera.
• Bring with you sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat cap for rain or sunshine, and a rain jacket.
• Book at least one day before the hike.

Ndorobos Trail

This is a group of Sabinys-speaking people that were recently forced by Uganda’s Wild Authority ( UWA) to dwell down out of Mount Elgon National Park, to communities in the Kween district due to claiming the protected forest.

On this tour, you’ll not only experience the hiking part, and incredible sweeping views overlooking both Kenya and Uganda of Karamoja region, but the community-tailor-made experience is also indeed a life-changing moment from walking through the farms, cultural dances, and honey harvesting to canopy walks.

One of the most fun and meaningful ways we’ve been able to connect our guests to our local communities is through cultural tours at the NDOROBOS TRAIL which is a rewarding and amazing trail.

The tour itself offers an extremely, crafted professional experience that sees our clients and people from local communities be part of the whole experience.

The experience includes local dances of the Sabiny people,  a custom wine (Lawek) pairing, and wonderful, emotional stories about the history of this inspiring initiative. All with the knowledge that you are directly contributing to the futures of these aspiring people.

When did this hiking trail start

This trail was discovered for the love of adventure, which could thrive for our tourists. A Team of Six guides and tour operators came up with the idea to search for new activities that could take tourists close to nature, and this trail came in fast and was given the name Ndorobos Trail. This was done in response to the people living in the particular paradise of Mountain Elgon.

Where is the Ndorobo community located?

It is found in the Kween district in Benet area and on Mountain Elgon.

What you need to know about the hike

• Bring good and proper hiking shoes.
• Come along with warm clothes /socks
• The hike is moderate and difficult in the rainy season, due to muddy pathways.
• Don’t expect 5-star service, the hike is fun and good for flexible hikers.
• Carry your camera to capture beautiful and authentic landscapes and cultural dances of the Ndorobos people.

Suggested itinerary

3 days of Ndorobos Benet trail

Arrive at our office in Sipi, where we will introduce to you all the information about the hiking trail in the region of the Benet community. This might take about 10 minutes to take you to the starting point of the hiking trail. Where you’ll meet a local guide from the community of Benet, who will be with you for the next 3 days.

Day 1 of 3 Ndorobos trail

Kween district unleashing the untempered beauty of Mount Elgon. Have breakfast and get your packed lunch before setting off, ready with you. The team/guide shall drive you/use a Boda Boda to the starting point where you will meet the local guide, for the next three days of hiking adventure.

This day, it’s the longest day since it consists of more climbing while enjoying well-maintained trails, and interacting with local people. Learn a few dialogues in the Kubsabiny language. Like how to say “hi”, “thank you” and all that during your hiking experience. These words will be a token to make it easy for your interaction with the local people in the community.

Highlights of the day

Hiking – viewpoints – community walking – local interactions.

Arrive at the homestay, refresh, and campfire accompany by storytelling. The homestay location is pretty cold, but you can expect a warm shower after a long day of hiking.

Dinner time – have your meals and take a rest.

Remember, most meals are traditionally made.

Day 2 of 3

Have breakfast and continue with daily activities in the community, on this day you are now in the Ndorobo community, welcomed by traditional elders(leaders) of the community.

After breakfast set off for activities

Visiting traditional caves, child naming,  learn on how to make your handcraft, cultural dances, and cooking with the Ndorobos mothers.

Lunchtime

Have you local meals. After lunch, you will have free time to explore the local area.

After the break time, you will continue with an evening session, full of educational experiences, such as harvesting underground honey, and a sunset evening picnic, with either local beer or other drinks, while enjoying panoramic views on the rock overlooking the Karamoja region and Kanya.

Head back home, enjoy a campfire, and do a recap of the day. Dinner time. Enjoy your meals. Have a good and recharging rest.

Day 3 of 3

Have breakfast and check out from the homestay, and have your ready-packed lunch with you before you set for a long day out, engaging and interacting with the locals, as you take in joyful greetings of bye-bye on the beautiful land of Ndorobo people.

Activities along the way

Visiting the hidden caves and waterfalls. Enjoying the nature and forest of Mountain Elgon.

Lunchtime break will be at the cave where you can relax, learn and enjoy the story about one of the largest caves “Mukusoo”.

Continue with a hike down to the pickup point. Even though this hike is really nice and with lots of fun, it gets even better during the dry season.