On the Mountain:
Inside the park, there are simple camping sites. For those without their own equipment the National Parks office in Mbale has tents for rental at Ush 10,000- per day and sleeping bags at Ush 2000- per day. You must bring your own warm clothing. There are no rental facilities in Budadiri.
| National Park Bandas | Single | Double |
| Mount Elgon Forest Cottages Kapkwai |
Ushs30,000- | Ushs50,000- |
| Hostel & Guest Houses | Dormitory style basic accommodation provided by National Parks |
| Kapkwata and Suam | Ushs10,000- per person per night |
| Student Centre | Dormitory style basic accommodation provided by National Parks |
| Kapkwai | Ushs10,000- per person per night |
Kapchorwa: (12 kms from Sipi Falls and 40 kms from Mbale). Probably the largest settlement on Mt. Elgon when proceeding to the border at Suam. Kapchorwa has a large market, post office and more to the point is either the beginning or the end of the tarmac. Depending on whether your heading up or down the mountain. There are some panoramic views to take in along this road so time your time.
Masha Hotel: Tel. 0777 254690, email: mashahotel@yahoo.com. 23 room hotel located in a quiet residential area 1 km from Kapchorwa town centre in the direction of Sipi. Restaurant and bar.
Noah’s Ark Hotel: Tel. +256 (0)772 646364, Email: info@noahsarkhotel.co.ug. Growing hotel close to the town centre set back from the main road. Secure parking, DSTV services and busy restaurant/canteen and tourism services.
Mbale:
There is no shortage of places to stay in Mbale for all pockets and all budgets. Check the Mbale page for additional details on accommodation listed below:
Mbale Resort, Sunrise Inn, Wash & Wills, Mount Elgon Hotel, Hotel Eldima, Landmark Inn, The Elgon View and Sayona Hotels in Mbale are recommended by the Parks office in town.
Budadiri:
Shared mini bus taxis travel to and from Mbale for Ushs2,500- each way.
Wagagai hotel:
Single Ushs5,000-, Double Ushs7,000-, Camping Ushs2,000-
Roses’ Last Chance: Tel. 0752 203292, 045 436172, email lastchance.hotel@yahoo.com. Ideally located long established budget venue opposite the National Parks office in Budadiri.
The Crows Nest: Tel. 0772 800705. You can camp or make use of cabins. With a head on view of the main falls at Sipi the site has a nic location. Walks to the bottom of the falls, and cultural walks can be arranged with a local guide (recommended). Free coffee and tea, bar and restaurant. Pack lunches available. Hot meals and hot baths a sure deal!
Twalight Sipi Campsite: Tel. +256 (0)772 625199, +256 (0)777 071363, email: twalightsipicampsite@yahoo.co.uk. From the terrace of the bar and restaurant a clear view of the main falls to be be experienced. Twalight is located next door to The Crows Nest. Proceed from the trading centre some 200m where the venue is well sign posted. Accommodation is available in bandas and a dormitory for those not self camping.
Moses’ Campsite: Located next door to The Volcanoes Camp 1/2 a kilometre from the Sipi Falls Trading centre. The campsite has a large grassed area with views of the main falls. There is in addition several basic banda’s available for rental. There is no bar and no meals provided. Food is available in the trading centre.