Hiking the tororo rock in Uganda

Hiking the tororo rock in Uganda – Mount Elgon National Park

Hiking the Tororo Rock is a Rock formation located in the town of Tororo in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It serves as the defining feature of the Tororo town. It is also a tourist attraction being climbable in around an hour. The climb involves four ladders up the last sections but the walk does not require any skill.

Tororo town is a calm, quiet and organized town. It features a beautiful landmark that stands out in the middle of the commercial town that doubles as a business hub near the Ugandan-Kenyan border. The gigantic dormant volcanic Tororo rock proudly stands in the middle of the town, beckoning first time visitors from any corner of the Tororo town from where it is visible.

Standing at an elevation of 1,483m, the Tororo Rock is a rock formation that sits as the defining feature of the town. It is also known as the ‘’Usuku rock’’ by the locals. Tororo rock is a historical rock, the second tallest volcanic plug in the whole of Africa; the first being in Nigeria with the third in South Africa. The Tororo rock is a famous tourist attraction, climbed around the hour by tourists- Ugandans and foreigners alike. With vast vegetation, there are limitless opportunities for bird watching as you enjoy a healthy walk in nature and sweat it out on the steep hike.

From the top of  Tororo rock, you will enjoy panoramic view of Mountain Elgon, Tororo town & Lake Victoria. Several telecommunication masts belonging to Uganda voice & Data companies like MTN, UTL, Airtel & Warid are scattered on the hilltop. Climbing takes about 1hour and guides are available at Rock Classic Hotel

Getting There:

Tororo Town lays 3hours drive away from Kampala, via Jinja and Iganga town, connecting to Tororo town, and the border town of Malaba on the Kenya Uganda Border.