Mbale Town is in the Eastern part of Uganda about 165 miles near Mount Elgon National Park from Kampala. It is the capital of Eastern Uganda Region overlooking Wanale Ridge, the long arm of Mount Elgon. The people leaving in this area are Bagisu (Bamasaba) and Sabiny who both practice circumcision. However, Bamasaba conduct only male circumcision ceremonies during the even years to initiate or prepare young men into adult hood. From Kampala, you will drive east via Jinja town. Continue to Mbale the circumcision capital. Tour Bumutoto Cultural Center, the official circumcision /Imbalu ground for Bamasaba, visit and watch the Bull fighting field locally called Maolero(if time permits).

Dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort Hotel, Mt. Elgon Hotel

After breakfast interact with local traditional drumming known as Kadodi then physically watch the male circumcision known as Imbalu, this will take you to about 3 court yards known as Lusho (If time permits). Return back to Mbale town at your lodge; see bananas and coffee plantations on the slopes of the world’s free standing Mountain, Elgon!

Dinner and overnight at your lodge

After your morning breakfast, tour the 3 Sipi Falls near Kapchorwa town and Sisi Falls (Optional) then depart for Kampala with Lunch en route.