Rising from the jungles that border Uganda, Mt Elgon is an impressively craggy extinct Volcano. This remote region makes for interesting trekking through deep forest and across broad moorlands.
There is plenty of wildlife and plenty to discover. The peaks are ideal for climbing, and shelter a series of warm geothermal springs.
The mountain has many caves for the visitor explore. In these caves, known collectively as Elkony, ancient cave paintings decorate the walls, and bats and rock hyrax are found among the winding passageways.
The most famous cave of all is Kitum, where each night Elephant herds gather and begin a slow procession deep into the mountain. The elephants make their way through the caves, following well worn paths made by generations before them. Deep in the cave, they use their tusks to excavate the walls, seeking the natural salt which they lick from the scarred rock.
Witnessing this incredible sight is just one of the many wonders of Elgon....

Mt. Elgon is located 420 kms from Nairobi. Access is via tarmac road to Kitale, branch to murram road then to the Chorlim Gate

CLIMATE

• The climate is moist to moderate dry. Annual rainfall is over 1,270mm

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Caves
• Salt Mining Elephants of Kitum Cave
• Spectacular Waterfall
• Game Viewing around the Mountain
• Birdwatching
• Viewing the mountain

WILDLIFE

• Elephant, leopard, giant forest hog, bushbuck, buffalo, duiker, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and golden cat, among others.
• More than 240 bird species in the area, including the African crowned eagle, Ross’ turaco, and red-fronted  parrot.

BIRDS

•   340 bird species have been recorded, of which 230 are forest dependant, while 110 are forest specialist.